Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 7, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to The PoliMap. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and your choices regarding cookies.

We are committed to transparency and privacy. We use only essential cookies necessary for site functionality and do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "session" cookies (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (which remain on your device until they expire or you delete them).

Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), websites must obtain user consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

3. Cookies We Use

We use only essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. These cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Because these cookies are essential for the website to work, they do not require your consent under PECR. They are automatically placed on your device when you visit our website.

Essential Cookies:

  • Session cookies: These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while navigating our website.
  • Security cookies: These cookies help protect against security threats and ensure the integrity of our website.

4. Cookies We Don't Use

We are committed to your privacy and do not use any non-essential cookies. Specifically:

  • Tracking cookies: We do not use cookies to track your browsing behavior across websites or build a profile of your interests.
  • Advertising cookies: We do not use cookies to show you targeted advertisements or to track the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
  • Analytics cookies: We use Vercel Analytics for website visit counting, which is cookie-less and privacy-first. It does not use cookies and does not track you across the internet.
  • Social media cookies: We do not use cookies from social media platforms to track your activity.
  • Third-party cookies: We do not allow third parties to place cookies on your device through our website.

Because we only use essential cookies, we are not required to show you a cookie consent banner under PECR. You can use our website without any cookie-related interruptions.

5. Managing Cookies

You have control over cookies. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You can:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete cookies that are already stored
  • Block cookies from being set in the future
  • Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set

Please note that blocking or deleting essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work properly if essential cookies are disabled.

How to Manage Cookies in Popular Browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

6. Third-Party Services

Our website uses Vercel Analytics to count website visitors. This service is privacy-first and does not use cookies. It provides us with aggregate, anonymized data about website visits without tracking individual users or storing personal information.

We do not use any other third-party services that place cookies on your device. All functionality on our website is provided without requiring third-party cookies.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at hello@thepolimap.com.

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.