Cookie Policy

Learn about how we use cookies and similar technologies on LocalCrimeAlerts.com

Last Updated: June 19, 2025
Quick Summary

We use cookies to:

  • Keep you logged in securely
  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand how you use our service
  • Protect against security threats
  • Provide location-based alerts
  • Improve our service

1. 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 and to provide information to website owners.

Text Files: Cookies are simple text files, not programs that can harm your device.
Temporary or Persistent: Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser, others remain longer.
First-party or Third-party: Set by us or by external services we use.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Always Active

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you.

_mycrimealert_session
Maintains your login session and keeps you authenticated
Session (deleted when browser closes)
authenticity_token
Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks
Session
remember_user_token
Remembers your login when you check "Remember me"
2 weeks

Preference Cookies

Optional

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.

location_preferences
Remembers your preferred alert locations and radius settings
1 year
theme_preference
Remembers your preferred dark/light mode setting
1 year
notification_settings
Stores your notification preferences
6 months

Analytics Cookies

Optional

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

_ga
Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users
2 years
_gid
Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users
24 hours
_gat
Google Analytics - throttles request rate
1 minute

3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Customize Your Cookie Settings

You can control which cookies you're happy for us to use.

Essential Cookies

Required for basic site functionality

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings and preferences

Analytics Cookies

Help us improve our service

4. Browser Cookie Controls

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome:

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox:

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari:

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge:

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and prevent you from using some features.

5. Questions About Cookies?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email:
Contact Form: Contact Us