Cookie policy
Last updated: October 18, 2026
Cookies are small values stored by your browser. RideTrace currently uses essential cookies to keep accounts secure and remember your cookie choice. It does not include advertising cookies or third-party audience analytics.
Cookies used by RideTrace
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Keeps your sign-in session, request security tokens, booking forms and temporary fare/address results connected to your browser. This session cookie is needed even before you sign in. | Session cookie; session validity also depends on server settings and signing out. |
| ridetrace_cookie_choice | Remembers that you acknowledged the use of essential cookies. It contains no account or ride details. | 180 days, unless you clear it sooner. |
Other browser storage
RideTrace uses session storage for a temporary trip-completion message between pages. This message contains no passenger details and is cleared after it is displayed or when the tab’s session ends.
Map and address services
Map tiles, address search and road routing use configured external providers. Their requests and any storage they control follow their own policies. RideTrace’s cookie acknowledgement does not give permission for advertising or optional tracking.
Manage your choice
Essential cookies support core features, so this notice does not switch them off. You can block or delete cookies in your browser, but sign-in, secure forms and booking may stop working. You can reopen the notice at any time below or using Cookie preferences in the footer.
For details about account and location information, read our Privacy policy.