Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 5, 2026

About Cookies: This policy explains how Snow Bounty uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our platform.

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • User authentication and session management
  • Security features
  • Remembering your login status
  • Shopping cart and payment processing

You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the site to work.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Remembering your location
  • Customizing your experience

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

  • Counting visitors and traffic sources
  • Measuring page performance
  • Understanding user behavior patterns
  • Identifying popular content

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements:

  • Tracking your browsing habits
  • Delivering targeted advertisements
  • Limiting how often you see an ad
  • Measuring ad effectiveness

3. Cookies We Use

Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration
connect.sid Essential Session management and authentication Session
sb_location Functional Remember your location preference 30 days
sb_preferences Functional Store your site preferences 1 year
sb_tos_accepted Essential Record Terms of Service acceptance 1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

  • Google Analytics: For analyzing site usage
  • Google OAuth: For authentication services
  • Leaflet/OpenStreetMap: For map functionality

These third parties have their own privacy policies which govern their use of cookies.

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete some or all cookies
  • Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
  • Set preferences for specific websites

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

For information on how to manage cookies in your browser:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Apple Safari
  • Microsoft Edge

5.3 Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our Service may not function properly:

  • You may not be able to log in or stay logged in
  • Your preferences may not be saved
  • Some features may be unavailable

6. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:

  • Local Storage: Stores data locally in your browser
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser
  • Pixel Tags: Small images used to track user behavior

7. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to these signals, and we do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

  • Email: privacy@snowbounty.com

By continuing to use Snow Bounty, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.