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Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 5, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones TahoeOutdoors.guide uses, and what your choices are. The short version: we use essential cookies and Google Analytics. No advertising or retargeting cookies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember things about your visit — like whether you're logged in — across page loads.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session | Keeps you signed in to your account | 30 days, or until you sign out | Essential |
| preferences | Remembers your filter preferences (shore, difficulty) | 30 days | Essential |
| __vercel_* | Vercel infrastructure routing — required for the site to function | Session | Essential |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics — counts visits and shows us which pages are used | Up to 2 years | Analytics |
Cookies We Do NOT Use
• Advertising or retargeting cookies
• Social media tracking pixels (Facebook, X, TikTok, etc.)
• Third-party behavioral tracking of any kind
Sponsor messages on activity pages are placed by us and set no cookies. We have no reason to track you across the web.
Third-Party Cookies
Google Analytics is provided by Google, which sets the analytics cookies listed above. Some features also link to external services — Recreation.gov, ski resort sites, TahoeOutdoorsTV. If you click those links, those sites may set their own cookies governed by their own policies. We have no control over those cookies.
Your Choices
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Deleting essential cookies will log you out and clear your preferences. To opt out of Google Analytics on every site, Google offers a browser add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Most browsers let you:
• View which cookies are stored
• Delete individual cookies or all cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all third-party cookies
Note: blocking essential cookies may break certain features of this site.
Changes to This Policy
If we add new cookies or change how we use existing ones, we will update this page and the "Last updated" date above.
Contact
Questions? Use the Contact page on this site.