Cookie Policy
Last updated: November 26, 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They allow us to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred settings and login status.
Similar technologies include:
- Local Storage: Browser storage for user preferences and session data
- Session Storage: Temporary storage that expires when you close the browser
- Web Beacons: Tiny images that help us understand user behavior
- Pixels: Code snippets for analytics and advertising purposes
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in to your RailScanPro account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Analyze how our Service is used to improve performance
- Ensure the security and integrity of our platform
- Deliver relevant advertisements (where applicable)
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
3. Types of Cookies
By Duration
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
By Origin
- First-Party Cookies: Set by RailScanPro directly
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by our service providers and partners
4. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our Service and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling out forms.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
__RequestVerificationToken |
CSRF protection for forms | Session |
.AspNetCore.Session |
Session management | Session |
.AspNetCore.Antiforgery |
Security token validation | Session |
SignalR-Connection |
Real-time communication | Session |
auth-token |
Authentication state | 30 days |
5. Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the performance and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics - Unique visitor tracking | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics 4 - Session tracking | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics - Session identification | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics - Request throttling | 1 minute |
performance-metrics |
Internal performance monitoring | 7 days |
6. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
user-preferences |
UI preferences and settings | 1 year |
theme-selection |
Dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
language-preference |
Selected language | 1 year |
inventory-view-mode |
Grid/list view preference | 90 days |
7. Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_fbp |
Facebook Pixel - Conversion tracking | 90 days |
_gcl_au |
Google AdSense - Ad personalization | 90 days |
8. Your Cookie Choices
You have several options to manage cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Set cookies to expire when you close the browser
Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our Service.
Cookie Management Tools
We provide tools to manage your cookie preferences:
- Cookie Settings: Access from the footer of any page
- Privacy Dashboard: Manage all privacy settings in one place
- Do Not Track: We respect browser Do Not Track signals
Opt-Out Links
- Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads: https://adssettings.google.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads
9. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Microsoft Azure: Cloud hosting, authentication, and database services
- Azure OpenAI: AI-powered inventory analysis and cataloging
- Azure AI Vision: Photo analysis and product identification
- Stripe: Payment processing and subscription management
- SendGrid: Transactional email communications
- Google Analytics: Website usage analytics
- Microsoft Application Insights: Performance monitoring and error tracking
Each service has its own privacy policy governing cookie usage.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Winsit LLC
RailScanPro Privacy Team
Email: legal@railscanpro.com
Website: https://railscanpro.com