🍪 Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1 March 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly and improve user experience.

QR Trail uses cookies only for essential functionality.

We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

Types of Cookies We Use 1. Essential Session Cookies

These cookies are required for the platform to operate.

They are used to

Maintain login sessions

Protect against security risks

Enable core functionality

Example

Cookie Name Purpose Duration cc.sid Maintains logged-in session Session connect.sid (if applicable) Server session management Session

These cookies are necessary for the service and cannot be disabled while using the platform.

2. Player Identity Cookies

Used only in leaderboard mode.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration player_key Random anonymous player identifier Up to 90 days player_name Nickname chosen by the user Up to 90 days

These cookies

Do not contain sensitive data

Do not track users across other websites

Are used only to identify a player within a specific trail

You may delete these cookies at any time in your browser settings.

Do We Use Analytics or Advertising Cookies?

No.

QR Trail does not use

Google Analytics

Facebook Pixel

Advertising cookies

Cross-site tracking

If analytics or marketing features are added in the future, this policy will be updated.

Third-Party Cookies (Future Payments)

If online payments are introduced through Shopify

Shopify may set cookies necessary for payment processing

QR Trail does not store payment details

Details of Shopify’s cookies will be governed by Shopify’s own privacy and cookie policies.

Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies in your browser settings.

Disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of the service from functioning correctly.

Legal Basis

Under UK law, essential cookies required for the operation of a website do not require prior consent.

Since QR Trail currently uses only essential cookies, no consent banner is required.