Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Poconos STR Directory ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit poconosstr.com (the "Site").

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide reporting information. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential cookies (required)

These cookies are necessary for the Site to function. They enable core features like account authentication, session management, and security.

• Session cookies: Keep you logged in as you browse pages
• Authentication cookies: Verify your identity after login
• Security cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)

Functional cookies (optional)

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to improve your experience.

• Preference cookies: Remember your search filters, language, and display preferences
• Favorite providers: Store your saved/favorited providers locally

Analytics cookies (optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site so we can improve it.

• Analytics cookies: Track page views, referral sources, and usage patterns
• Performance cookies: Measure page load times and errors

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use:

• Stripe: Payment processing cookies for checkout and subscription management
• Vercel Analytics: Performance and usage analytics (if enabled)
• Google Analytics: Website usage analytics (if enabled)

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they use data. We encourage you to review them.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Check your browser's help menu for instructions.
• Opt-out links: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
• Cookie banner: When you first visit the Site, you can choose which optional cookies to accept.

Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent the Site from functioning properly, including login and account features.

5. Cookie Retention

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for up to 12 months or until you delete them
• Authentication cookies: Expire after 30 days of inactivity

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. There is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We will honor DNT signals where technically feasible and update this policy if standards change.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the Site or via email.

8. Contact Us

Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us at:
Email: support@poconosstr.com
Address: Poconos, Pennsylvania