Cookie Policy

At SnapTurtle, we believe in being transparent about how we use cookies to enhance your family's outdoor adventures.

Last updated: 16 January 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences and improve your experience with SnapTurtle.

Think of cookies like a friendly note that helps us remember how you like to use our app - whether you've agreed to our terms, what language you prefer, or if you're signed in.

How We Use Cookies

SnapTurtle uses cookies for several important purposes, all designed to make your family's nature exploration experience better and safer:

🔒 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for our website to work properly. They cannot be switched off and are essential for basic functions like:

  • Keeping you signed in securely
  • Remembering your cookie preferences
  • Protecting against security threats
  • Ensuring the website functions correctly
  • Processing your email signup requests
Legal Basis: These cookies are exempt from consent requirements under PECR as they are strictly necessary for the service you've requested.

📊 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how families use SnapTurtle so we can make improvements:

  • Which pages are most popular
  • How long people spend exploring our content
  • What devices and browsers families prefer
  • Where visitors come from (but not who they are)
  • Which features are most helpful for families
Services Used:
  • Google Analytics: Website usage statistics (anonymised)
  • Retention Period: Up to 26 months
  • Data Shared: Aggregated, anonymous usage data only
Legal Basis: Your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

📱 Social Media Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enable social media features and help us share SnapTurtle news:

  • Displaying our Twitter/X feed and posts
  • Enabling social sharing buttons (when added)
  • Connecting with our social media accounts
Services Used:
  • Twitter/X Widgets: For displaying our latest updates
  • Data Shared: Your interaction with embedded social content
  • Third-Party Policies: Subject to Twitter/X privacy policy
Legal Basis: Your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

🎯 Marketing Cookies (Optional)

Currently, we don't use marketing cookies, but we may add them in future to:

  • Show you relevant content about SnapTurtle features
  • Measure the effectiveness of our communications
  • Provide personalised content recommendations
Legal Basis: Your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

Your Cookie Choices

We believe families should have full control over their privacy. Here's how you can manage your cookie preferences:

🍪 SnapTurtle Cookie Settings

Use our cookie settings panel (the 🍪 button at the bottom-left of any page) to:

  • Turn different types of cookies on or off
  • Change your preferences at any time
  • See exactly what each cookie type does
  • Withdraw consent easily

🌐 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your web browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

Note: Blocking all cookies may affect how SnapTurtle works for your family.

Children's Privacy

SnapTurtle is designed for families, and we take children's privacy very seriously:

  • We don't knowingly collect personal data from children under 13
  • Our cookies don't track individual children's behaviour
  • Parents have full control over all cookie settings
  • We comply with UK GDPR and Children's Code requirements
  • No advertising cookies are used to target children

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by trusted third-party services:

Google Analytics

Helps us understand website usage (only with your consent)

View Google's Privacy Policy

Twitter/X

Powers our social media widgets and news feed

View Twitter's Privacy Policy

Formspree

Handles our email signup form securely

View Formspree's Privacy Policy

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do:

  • We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
  • Significant changes will be highlighted on our website
  • We'll ask for your consent again if required by law
  • You can always review the latest version here

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, we're here to help:

Email: privacy@snapturtle.app

Subject Line: Cookie Policy Question

Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

As a family-focused company, we're committed to making privacy simple and transparent. Don't hesitate to reach out if anything isn't clear!

🐢 The SnapTurtle Promise

We're building SnapTurtle to bring families closer to nature, not to collect unnecessary data. Our cookie use is minimal, transparent, and always in service of creating better outdoor adventures for you and your children.

Ready to explore? Return to SnapTurtle and start planning your next family adventure in the great outdoors!