Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 29, 2026
This cookie policy explains which cookies VisScanner (visscanner.nl) uses and why. VisScanner is provided by Myelin Labs.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are used to make the website function properly and to remember your preferences.
2. Cookies we use
We use functional cookies that are necessary for the operation of the Service, and analytics cookies to understand and improve how the website is used. Analytics cookies are only placed with your consent.
Functional cookies (always active)
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
lang |
Remembers your language preference (NL, EN, or DE) | Functional | 1 year |
session |
Maintains your login session (when signed in). Contains an encrypted session ID, no personal data in readable form. | Functional (strictly necessary) | 90 days |
cookie_consent |
Remembers your cookie preferences | Functional (strictly necessary) | 1 year |
Local storage (always active)
In addition to cookies, VisScanner uses your browser's local storage (localStorage) to save preferences. This data is not sent to our server and remains entirely on your device.
| Key | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
homeLocation |
Stores your saved home location (GPS coordinates) so the map and forecast page open there | Until you remove it or clear your browser data |
showStations |
Remembers whether you have measuring stations toggled on or off on the map | Until you remove it or clear your browser data |
Analytics cookies (with consent)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website. This helps us improve the Service. These cookies are only placed if you give your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique visitors (Google Analytics) | Analytics | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Maintains session state (Google Analytics) | Analytics | 2 years |
Google may process this data on servers outside the EU. We have enabled IP anonymisation in Google Analytics, so your full IP address is not stored. See Google's privacy policy for more information.
3. Other third parties
Apart from Google Analytics, we do not load any third-party scripts or cookies. Specifically:
- No advertising networks or social media tracking
- No external fonts (fonts are self-hosted)
4. Managing cookies
On your first visit, we ask for your consent to place analytics cookies. You can change your choice at any time via the cookie banner at the bottom of the page. Functional cookies are always active because the website cannot function properly without them.
You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that deleting cookies may reset your language preference and require you to sign in again.
5. Changes
If we start using other cookies in the future, we will update this policy and inform you where necessary.
6. Contact
Questions about our cookie policy? Contact us at [email protected].
See also our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle your data.