Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 20, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how MysticSites ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to website owners, and improve the user experience. Cookies can be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by external services we use).
2. Cookies We Use
We categorize our cookies into the following groups:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core features such as authentication, session management, and language preferences. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Keeps you securely logged in | Session |
| next-auth.csrf-token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| locale | Remembers your language preference (English/Spanish) | 1 year |
| userCountry | Stores your detected country for localization | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They are only set if you consent to analytics cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
| va | Vercel Analytics - anonymous page view tracking | Session |
2.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to deliver relevant advertisements and measure ad campaign performance. They are only set if you consent to marketing cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads - stores conversion data | 90 days |
| _gcl_aw | Google Ads - tracks ad click information | 90 days |
2.4 Performance Cookies
These cookies help us monitor website performance, identify errors, and improve the user experience. They are only set if you consent to performance cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _lr_* | LogRocket - session replay for debugging | Session |
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Cookie consent banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose to accept all, reject all, or customize which cookie categories you allow
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning correctly
- Changing your preferences: You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site, which will show the consent banner again
Please note that disabling non-essential cookies will not affect the core functionality of the website, but may limit certain features such as personalized content and analytics.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party providers:
- Google (Analytics & Ads): Used for website analytics and advertising conversion tracking
- Vercel Analytics: Used for anonymous website performance metrics
- LogRocket: Used for session replay to help us identify and fix technical issues
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ePrivacy Directive, you have the right to:
- Give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
- Access information about what cookies are stored on your device
- Request deletion of your personal data collected through cookies
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@mysticsites.com
Website: www.mysticsites.com