Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 4th, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Invarya Technologies Private Limited ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit https://maps.guru ("Website") or use our services.
By continuing to use our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to website owners, and enable certain features.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser). They can also be "first-party" (set by the website you're visiting) or "third-party" (set by other services used by the website).
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, session management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Website would not function correctly without them.
- Session cookies: Used to maintain your logged-in state and remember your preferences during your browsing session.
- Authentication cookies: Used to verify your identity when you sign in to your account.
- Security cookies: Used to prevent fraudulent use of login credentials and protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
- Preference cookies: Remember your language, theme (light/dark mode), and other display preferences.
- Sidebar state: Remember whether you prefer the dashboard sidebar expanded or collapsed.
- Map preferences: Remember your default map style and view settings.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our services. We use the following analytics services:
- Google Analytics 4: Tracks page views, events, and traffic sources using
_gacookies. Data is aggregated and used to understand visitor behaviour. See the Google Privacy Policy. - PostHog: Product analytics and error tracking for logged-in dashboard usage (feature adoption, page load performance, errors). Uses localStorage and a first-party cookie. See the PostHog Privacy Policy.
- Plausible Analytics: Privacy-friendly, cookieless page analytics served from our own infrastructure (analytics.invarya.com). Plausible sets no cookies, stores no personal data, and does not track you across sites. See the Plausible Data Policy.
- OpenPanel: First-party, cookieless product and web analytics self-hosted by Invarya at events.invarya.com. OpenPanel sets no tracking cookies and does not track you across sites. It uses browser local storage only for its pending-revenue delivery queue. All OpenPanel data remains on Invarya infrastructure and is covered by our Privacy Policy.
4. Cookies We Use
The following table provides more information about the specific cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
better-auth.session_token | Essential | Maintains your authenticated session across page loads and browser sessions | 30 days |
sidebar:state | Functional | Remembers your sidebar expansion preference | 30 days |
color-mode | Functional | Stores your preferred color scheme (light/dark/system) | 1 year |
nuxt-color-mode | Functional | Nuxt color mode preference storage | 1 year |
_ga, _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics 4: distinguishes visitors and sessions for aggregate traffic reporting | 2 years |
ph_*_posthog | Analytics | PostHog: product analytics identifier for dashboard usage and error tracking | 1 year |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These third-party cookies are governed by the respective third party's privacy policy, not this Cookie Policy.
Payment Processors
When you make a payment, our payment processors (Stripe and/or Razorpay) may set cookies for fraud prevention and payment processing purposes. Please refer to their respective privacy policies:
OAuth Providers
If you choose to sign in using Google, GitHub, or Discord, these services may set their own cookies during the authentication process. Please refer to their respective privacy policies:
Analytics Services
We use Google Analytics 4 (Google LLC) and PostHog (PostHog Inc.) for analytics; their cookies are listed in the table above. We also use self-hosted Plausible Analytics and OpenPanel instances. Both are first-party and cookieless — OpenPanel uses localStorage only for its pending-revenue delivery queue; neither service sets tracking cookies.
Map Tile Providers
When you view maps on our platform, map tile requests may be logged by our tile servers for caching and performance optimization. These logs do not contain personal information and are automatically deleted after 30 days.
6. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies to collect and store information:
Local Storage
We use browser local storage to store application state and preferences that need to persist across browser sessions. This includes:
- Draft map styles and unsaved work
- Recent search queries
- User interface preferences
Session Storage
We use session storage for temporary data that should be cleared when you close your browser tab, such as:
- Temporary form data
- Navigation state within the application
7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in your browser's "Privacy" or "Security" settings. Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics with the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by blocking the _ga cookies in your browser settings. PostHog tracking can be prevented by blocking cookies and localStorage for this site. Plausible and OpenPanel are cookieless and collect no personal data, so there is nothing to opt out of beyond standard content blocking.
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals, but we continuously evaluate our practices and may do so in the future.
8. Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may collect personal data, particularly when combined with other information we hold about you. When cookies collect personal data, we process that data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of any personal data collected through cookies, including encryption for sensitive data and secure transmission protocols.
9. International Users
If you are accessing our Website from the European Union, European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or other regions with laws governing data collection and use:
- We only use essential cookies by default until you provide consent for non-essential cookies.
- You have the right to withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time.
- We process cookie data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR where applicable.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: hello@invarya.com
- Address: Invarya Technologies Private Limited, Pune, Maharashtra, India
For questions about how we handle your personal data more generally, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact our Data Protection Officer at hello@invarya.com.
Frequently asked questions
What cookies does maps.guru use?
A session cookie to keep you signed in, a preference cookie for light or dark mode, and analytics cookies that measure aggregate product usage. There are no advertising cookies.
Do I need to accept cookies to use maps.guru?
The session and preference cookies are required for the dashboard to work. Analytics cookies are optional and can be declined without affecting the API or the maps themselves.
Does the maps API itself set cookies?
No. Tile, geocoding, and static map endpoints authenticate with an API key rather than a cookie, so an embedded map does not set cookies on your visitors.
How do I change my cookie choices later?
Use the cookie preferences control on this page, or clear cookies for maps.guru in your browser and make a new selection the next time you visit.
Terms used on this page
What is billing period?
A billing period is the recurring interval a subscription is charged for, monthly or annual on maps.guru. Cancelling ends renewal at the close of the current period rather than cutting off access immediately.
What is personal data?
Personal data is any information that identifies a person, directly or indirectly. On maps.guru this means account details such as name and email, not the coordinates inside an API request.
What is sub-processor?
A sub-processor is a third-party service that handles data on behalf of a provider. maps.guru uses sub-processors for payments, email delivery, and edge infrastructure, each bound by its own data-processing terms.
What is essential cookie?
An essential cookie is one a site cannot function without, such as keeping you signed in or remembering a consent choice. Essential cookies do not require consent, unlike analytics or marketing cookies.
What is attribution?
Attribution is the credit line a map must display for its data sources, such as OpenStreetMap contributors. It is a licence requirement of the underlying data, not a branding choice, so it must remain visible on the rendered map.