Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. We also use localStorage — a similar browser-based storage that holds data between sessions without sending it to our servers on every request.
What we use
Name
Type
Purpose
Duration
connect.sid
Essential
Keeps you logged in to your account. Without this cookie the site cannot function.
Session (expires when you close your browser, or after 7 days)
hg-unit
Preference
Remembers whether you prefer distances in km or miles. Stored in localStorage.
Persistent (until you clear browser storage)
hg_likes
Preference
Remembers which posts you've liked, so the liked state is shown correctly when you return. Stored in localStorage.
Persistent
hgfp
Preference
An anonymous random ID used to prevent duplicate likes from the same browser (not linked to your account). Stored in localStorage.
Persistent
stockTake_draft_*
Preference
Saves draft route data locally so you don't lose progress. Stored in localStorage.
Persistent (until draft is submitted or cleared)
hg_cookie_consent
Essential
Records your cookie consent choice so we don't show the banner again. Stored in localStorage.
Persistent (1 year)
We do not use advertising cookies, social media tracking pixels, or third-party analytics (no Google Analytics, no Meta Pixel, no Hotjar).
Third-party content
Some pages embed YouTube or TikTok videos. When you play an embedded video, those platforms may set their own cookies. We have no control over those cookies — please refer to:
Map tiles on the Explore page are served by CartoDB and OpenStreetMap. These services may set cookies — see their respective privacy policies.
How to manage cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling the essential session cookie (connect.sid) will prevent you from logging in.
To clear localStorage, open your browser's developer tools → Application → Local Storage → right-click and clear.