1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.

This Cookie Policy explains how Ascend Leads, LLC ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the LocaleLore platform.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

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

2.4 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use the Service to help us improve performance and fix issues.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies.

• Stripe: Payment processing cookies for secure transactions
• Cloudflare: Map tile delivery
• Esri: Satellite imagery, when that map view is selected
• Google: Authentication and analytics

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies. We recommend reviewing:

• Stripe Cookie Policy
• Cloudflare Privacy Policy
• Esri Privacy Policy
• Google Cookie Policy

4. How to Control Cookies

4.1 Browser Settings

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

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from being set
• Block third-party cookies

Learn how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

4.2 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit LocaleLore, we display a cookie consent banner where you can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

4.3 Opt-Out Tools

For analytics cookies, you can opt out using these tools:

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of the Service may not function properly:

• Essential Cookies: You will not be able to log in or use authenticated features
• Functional Cookies: Your preferences will not be saved
• Analytics Cookies: We won't be able to improve the Service based on usage data

We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled to ensure the best experience.

6. Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, we use similar technologies to cookies:

• Local Storage: Stores small amounts of data locally on your device
• Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers for analytics and personalization
• Mobile SDKs: Third-party software development kits (e.g., Capacitor)

You can control these through your device settings:

• iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
• Android: Settings > Google > Ads

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will post the updated policy with a new "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

• Privacy Email: privacy@localelore.org
• Website: Contact Form