Cookie & Storage Policy
Effective date: 23 October 2026 Version: 1.0
This policy explains which cookies and similar browser storage (localStorage, sessionStorage) Global Live Tracker uses, operated by Norwegian Product Solutions AS ("we"). It supplements our Privacy Policy.
You can change your choice at any time in Settings → Privacy, or by clearing site data in your browser, which brings the cookie banner back.
1. Strictly necessary (always on)
These are needed to provide the service you ask for, so they do not need consent.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
sb-*-auth-token | localStorage | Keeps you signed in (Supabase Auth session) | until you sign out |
cookie-consent-v1, cookie-consent-policy-version | localStorage | Remembers your cookie choice and the policy version you saw | until cleared |
Cloudflare security cookies (e.g. __cf_bm) | cookie | Bot and DDoS protection set by our edge provider | up to 30 minutes |
2. Functional preferences (always on)
These only store choices you make in the interface, stay in your browser and are never sent to us for tracking.
| Examples | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| map layer toggles, panel collapsed/expanded, view mode, dismissed banners, sound muted, saved filters, local notes | localStorage / sessionStorage | Remember your layout and display preferences |
3. Analytics (only with your consent)
Only set if you choose Accept analytics in the banner, or switch analytics on in settings.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
glt_session_id | sessionStorage | Random id that groups page views of one visit for our own first-party statistics (pages viewed, country, browser and device type). We store a salted hash of your IP address whose salt rotates every month, so visits cannot be linked across months. | until you close the tab; server data kept up to 13 months |
| Plausible Analytics (if enabled) | none | Cookieless, aggregated page statistics | no cookie set |
We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.
4. Marketing email
Marketing emails are only sent if you separately opt in to Marketing email in Settings → Privacy; the cookie banner never signs you up. This consent is stored in your account, not in a cookie. You can withdraw it at any time in Settings → Privacy or via the unsubscribe link in each email.
5. Third-party content
Some pages embed third-party content, such as map tiles, webcams or video players (e.g. YouTube, Windy). When this content loads, the provider receives your IP address and may set its own cookies under its own policy. Our web fonts are hosted on our own servers, so loading them does not contact Google.
6. Contact
Questions: privacy@globaltrackers.app.