This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies MassTorts247 uses, why we use them, and how you can control them. For broader privacy information, see our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to store information. We also use related technologies — such as local storage, session storage, and pixel tags — for similar purposes. In this Policy, "cookies" refers to all of these technologies collectively.
Cookies can be first-party (set by MassTorts247) or third-party (set by services we use, such as Google Analytics or Stripe). They can be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stored until they expire or you delete them).
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function. They cannot be disabled because the Platform will not work without them.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
mt247_session | MassTorts247 | Maintains your login session | Session |
mt247_csrf | MassTorts247 | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
mt247_consent | MassTorts247 | Stores your cookie preferences | 12 months |
__stripe_* | Stripe | Fraud prevention during payment | Session / 1 year |
2.2 Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and personalize your experience.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
mt247_theme | MassTorts247 | Light or dark mode preference | 12 months |
mt247_watchlist | MassTorts247 | Remembers your selected torts | 12 months |
mt247_layout | MassTorts247 | Sidebar collapsed/expanded preference | 12 months |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how the Platform is used so we can improve it. We use Google Analytics 4 with IP anonymization enabled.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (24h) | 24 hours |
2.4 Marketing Cookies
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. If we add them in the future, we will update this Policy and request fresh consent.
3. How to Manage Cookies
You can control your cookie preferences in three ways:
3.1 Cookie Preferences (recommended)
Use the cookie preference center on this Platform to accept, reject, or customize cookies. Essential cookies cannot be disabled. You can change your preferences at any time.
Open Cookie Preferences3.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers let you view, delete, and block cookies. Instructions vary by browser:
Note: blocking essential cookies will prevent the Platform from working correctly.
3.3 Opt Out of Google Analytics
You can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits.
4. Do Not Track
We honor cookie preferences set through our cookie consent banner. We do not currently respond to browser-level "Do Not Track" signals because no consensus standard exists.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes. The "Last updated" date indicates when changes were made. If changes are material, we will request fresh consent.
6. Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy? Email privacy@masstorts247.com.