Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 27, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. whereto.ph uses cookies to make our platform work better for you.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for whereto.ph to function properly. You cannot disable them without breaking basic site functionality.
- Session cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
- Security cookies: Protect against fraud and security threats
- Preference cookies: Remember your language and region settings
- Authentication tokens: Verify your identity and permissions
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how you use whereto.ph so we can improve the platform. All data is anonymized.
- Usage tracking: Pages visited, time spent, popular features
- Performance monitoring: Load times and error tracking
- A/B testing: Compare different versions of features
Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices and personalizing content.
- Search preferences: Remember your filters and sorting options
- Location memory: Remember your preferred search area
- Display settings: Map view preferences, list vs grid layouts
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on whereto.ph are placed by third-party services we use to enhance the platform:
- Vercel: Website hosting and performance optimization
- Analytics services: Anonymous usage statistics
- Map providers: Interactive maps and location services
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies if you have questions about their data collection.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit whereto.ph, you'll see a cookie consent banner with options to:
- Accept All: Enable all cookies for the full experience
- Essential Only: Use only necessary cookies
- Manage Preferences: Choose which types of cookies to enable
Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to access cookie controls in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Safari → Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent whereto.ph from working properly, including your ability to log in or save preferences.
Mobile Browsers
On mobile devices, cookie management is usually found in your browser's privacy or security settings. The exact location varies by browser and operating system version.
Cookie Lifespan
Different cookies stay on your device for different lengths of time:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Authentication cookies: Usually expire after 30 days
- Preference cookies: Stored for up to 1 year
- Analytics cookies: Typically expire after 2 years
You can manually delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. This will log you out and reset your preferences.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do:
- We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top
- Significant changes will be announced via our cookie banner
- We may ask for renewed consent for new cookie types
Contact Us
Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us at privacy@whereto.ph.