Cookie Policy
Last updated: November 2025
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and improving our services.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Authentication Cookie (
auth-token): A secure HTTP-only cookie that stores your session token (JWT) for user authentication. This cookie:- Expires after 7 days of inactivity
- Is HTTP-only (cannot be accessed by JavaScript)
- Uses SameSite=Lax for CSRF protection
- Is secured with HTTPS in production
- Is automatically deleted when you sign out
- Saving your route planning preferences
- Maintaining your favorite museums list
- Security and fraud prevention
Important: Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from signing in and using account-related features.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect anonymized data to help us:
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior patterns
- Improve our content and user experience
- Identify popular museums and routes
- Understand which features are most valuable to users
- Optimize site performance and loading times
Note: We do not use advertising cookies or tracking for advertising purposes. Google Analytics is used solely for site improvement and user experience optimization.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices:
- Language preferences
- Display settings and themes
- Previously viewed museums
- Search filters and preferences
In addition to cookies, we use browser localStorage to store certain information locally on your device:
- Location Preferences (
museums-near-me-location): When you set your location in the "Museums Near Me" feature, we save it locally on your device for convenience. This:- Expires automatically after 7 days
- Never leaves your device (not sent to our servers)
- Can be cleared anytime using the "Change Location" button
- Includes your coordinates and address only when you explicitly provide them
Important: Unlike cookies, localStorage data is never transmitted to our servers. It remains entirely on your device for your convenience and is under your complete control.
We use the following third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Google Maps: For displaying interactive maps and calculating routes between museums
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4): For website analytics and performance monitoring. GA4 cookies include:
_ga- Distinguishes unique users (expires after 2 years)_ga_*- Maintains session state (expires after 2 years)
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. For more information:
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Allow only first-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set up notifications when cookies are being sent
Opt-Out Links
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and limit your ability to use some features.
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@museumsmexico.com
- Address: Mexico City, Mexico