Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 22, 2026 (version 2026-06-22)
This page explains the cookies and similar browser storage World Explorer uses, grouped by the categories in our consent banner. Strictly-necessary storage is always active; everything else loads only with your consent.
Strictly necessary (always on)
- Authentication — Firebase Auth keeps you signed in.
- Security / anti-abuse — App Check / reCAPTCHA helps block automated abuse.
- Consent record —
we_consent_v1in local storage remembers your choices. - Gameplay state — local storage holds in-progress games, daily-challenge tracking, and interface preferences (theme, sound, units). This stays on your device.
Analytics (consent required)
- Firebase Analytics — aggregate usage insights. Loads only if you allow analytics, and not at all if you don’t. Honors your withdrawal immediately.
Functional (consent required)
- Optional convenience enhancements. None are enabled today; this category is reserved.
Advertising (consent required; off by default)
- We currently run no advertising. If we ever do, ad cookies will load only with your explicit consent, and a Global Privacy Control signal will keep them off.
A note on Google Maps
The “Where Am I?” game loads Google Street View when you start that mode. It’s a functional part of that feature (not analytics or advertising) and is provided by Google under its own privacy policy.
Processors
Cookies/storage above are operated by us or by Google Firebase, Stripe (only on the billing pages), and Google Maps. See the Privacy Policy for details and your rights.