Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 8, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

How We Use Cookies

Where To Rum uses cookies for several purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable basic features like:

  • Remembering your search preferences and filters
  • Maintaining your session as you navigate the site
  • Providing secure access to admin areas
  • Preventing spam and security threats

Analytics Cookies

We use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies help us:

  • Count the number of visitors to our site
  • Understand which pages are most popular
  • See how visitors move through our site
  • Identify and fix technical issues

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us improve website performance by:

  • Loading content more efficiently
  • Remembering your location for relevant listings
  • Optimizing search results

Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
Session IDMaintains your session across pagesSession only
Search PreferencesRemembers your search filters and preferences30 days
Vercel Analytics (_va)Privacy-friendly website analytics and usage tracking7 days
Admin AuthenticationSecure admin panel access7 days

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Get notified when websites set cookies

Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Privacy-First Analytics

We use Vercel Analytics, which is designed to be privacy-friendly and compliant with privacy regulations. Vercel Analytics does not use persistent cookies, does not track users across sites, and anonymizes visitor data. You can learn more about Vercel's privacy practices.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:

  • You may need to re-enter search preferences each visit
  • Some features may not work as intended
  • We won't be able to remember your location preferences
  • Admin users will need to sign in more frequently

Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services that may set cookies:

  • Vercel Analytics: Privacy-friendly website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Cloudinary: Image optimization and delivery
  • Vercel: Website hosting and performance optimization

These services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our contact page or review our Privacy Policy.