This Cookie Information page explains what cookies are, how we use them on metromapdc.com, and how you can manage your preferences.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and assist with personalized advertising.
Cookies can be “session cookies,” which are temporary and deleted when you close your browser, or “persistent cookies,” which remain on your device for a longer period.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on MetroMapDC.com for several purposes, including:
- To ensure the security and proper functioning of our website.
- To understand how you use our website so we can improve your experience.
- To support advertising, which helps us keep MetroMapDC.com free to use.
- To manage your cookie consent preferences.
Some cookies are set by us directly (first-party cookies), while others are set by third parties, such as Google, who provide services to our website (third-party cookies).
The Cookies We Use
Here is a list of the specific cookies you identified that may be used on MetroMapDC.com, along with their purpose and provider:
__eoi
- Provider: Google
- Purpose: Used for security purposes by Google’s advertising services to combat fraud.
- Typical Duration: 6 months
- Type: HTTP Cookie
__gads
- Provider: Google/DoubleClick
- Purpose: Used by Google’s advertising services to display ads, measure campaign performance, and potentially personalize ads.
- Typical Duration: 13 months
- Type: HTTP Cookie
__gpi
- Provider: Google/DoubleClick
- Purpose: Used by Google Ad Manager for advertising purposes, including potentially using publisher first-party IDs for retargeting.
- Typical Duration: 13 months
- Type: HTTP Cookie
FCCCDCF
- Provider: Google (Funding Choices)
- Purpose: Stores the user’s consent choices regarding cookies and privacy settings on the website.
- Typical Duration: 13 months
- Type: Functionality
FCNEC
- Provider: Google (Funding Choices)
- Purpose: Used to measure user interaction with Google Ads in the context of their consent.
- Typical Duration: 1 year
- Type: Analytics
Please note that the exact duration of some cookies can vary based on browser settings and updates from the provider.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies you have and delete them individually.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block cookies from specific sites.
- Block all cookies from being set.
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser.
Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on MetroMapDC.com and other websites.
You can typically find these settings in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu of your browser. For more detailed instructions, consult your browser’s help documentation:
- Cookie settings in Google Chrome
- Cookie settings in Firefox
- Cookie settings in Microsoft Edge
- Cookie settings in Safari (macOS)
- Cookie settings in Safari (iOS)
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More Information
For more information about how Google uses cookies for advertising, you can visit Google’s Privacy & Terms website.
By using MetroMapDC.com, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.