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Cookie Policy

Last updated: August 18, 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They allow us to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred settings and login status.

Similar technologies include:

  • Local Storage: Browser storage for user preferences and session data
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage that expires when you close the browser
  • Web Beacons: Tiny images that help us understand user behavior
  • Pixels: Code snippets for analytics and advertising purposes

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you signed in to your RailScanPro account
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Provide personalized content and recommendations
  • Analyze how our Service is used to improve performance
  • Ensure the security and integrity of our platform
  • Deliver relevant advertisements (where applicable)
  • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3. Types of Cookies

By Duration

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted

By Origin

  • First-Party Cookies: Set by RailScanPro directly
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by our service providers and partners

4. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our Service and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling out forms.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
__RequestVerificationToken CSRF protection for forms Session
.AspNetCore.Session Session management Session
.AspNetCore.Antiforgery Security token validation Session
SignalR-Connection Real-time communication Session
auth-token Authentication state 30 days

5. Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the performance and user experience.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - Unique visitor tracking 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics 4 - Session tracking 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - Session identification 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics - Request throttling 1 minute
performance-metrics Internal performance monitoring 7 days

6. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
user-preferences Store user interface preferences 1 year
theme-setting Dark/light mode preference 1 year
language Language preference 1 year
onboarding-state Track onboarding progress 30 days
notification-settings Notification preferences 6 months

7. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party service providers who may place cookies on your device to help us provide and improve our Service.

7.1 Service Providers

Microsoft Azure

Purpose: Authentication and session management
Cookies: MSAL-related authentication cookies
Privacy Policy: Microsoft Privacy Statement

Google Analytics

Purpose: Usage analytics and performance monitoring
Cookies: _ga, _gid, _gat_*
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out

Stripe

Purpose: Payment processing and fraud prevention
Cookies: Stripe-related payment cookies
Privacy Policy: Stripe Privacy Policy

8. Cookie Management

8.1 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, we'll ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time using the cookie banner or in your account settings.

8.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Here's how for popular browsers:

Chrome

Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

8.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

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

  • You may need to log in repeatedly
  • Your preferences may not be saved
  • Some features may become unavailable
  • Performance may be reduced

9. Data Retention

We retain cookie data for different periods based on the type and purpose:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when browser is closed
  • Authentication Cookies: Up to 30 days or until logout
  • Preference Cookies: Up to 1 year
  • Analytics Cookies: Up to 2 years (anonymized after 14 months)
  • Marketing Cookies: Up to 1 year

You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings or our cookie management interface.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will notify you by:

  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
  • Displaying a notice on our website
  • Sending email notifications where appropriate

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about our cookie practices.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about our cookie practices or this policy, please contact us:

Winsit LLC
RailScanPro Privacy Team
Email: legal@railscanpro.com
Website: https://railscanpro.com

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