Last updated: June 19, 2026
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Models Around Me(“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit Models Around Me. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work, to work more efficiently, and to provide information to the website owner. Cookies can be “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (stored for a set period). Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage may be used in the same way as cookies and are covered by this policy.
2. How We Use Cookies
The table below lists all cookies currently set on this site, or that may be set once optional categories are enabled. Strictly necessary cookies are always set; non-essential cookies are only set after you allow the matching category. We ask for consent through a banner shown to visitors in regions where it is legally required (the EU/EEA and the UK); elsewhere we use only necessary cookies and cookieless analytics by default.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Models Around Me | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Persistent | 12 months | Necessary |
| age_verified | Models Around Me | Records that the visitor has confirmed they are of legal age to access adult content | Persistent | 12 months | Necessary |
| sb-<ref>-auth-token | Supabase | Maintains your authenticated session (advertiser / admin login) | Persistent | 7 days | Necessary |
| NEXT_LOCALE | Models Around Me | Remembers your selected language so pages load in the right locale | Persistent | 12 months | Necessary |
| — | Umami | Privacy-friendly, cookieless traffic analytics. Counts visits and page views in aggregate; sets no cookies and no cross-site identifiers | — | — | Analytics |
Our analytics provider is cookieless, so the Analytics category sets no cookies on your device — it is still gated behind your consent where required. No marketing or advertising cookies are currently set; if that changes this table and the section below will be updated.
We also use your browser’s local storage (not cookies) to remember interface preferences such as your light/dark theme (theme) and whether the sidebar is collapsed (sidebar-collapsed). This data stays on your device and is never sent to us.
3. Cookie Categories Explained
Strictly Necessary
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our system. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms. They do not store any personally identifiable information. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
Analytics
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve site performance. All data collected is aggregated and anonymized — it cannot be used to identify you individually. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site.
Marketing & Advertising
Marketing cookies may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device. If you do not allow these cookies, you may see less targeted advertising.
4. How to Control Cookies
Via our consent banner
When you first visit the site a cookie banner appears at the bottom of the page. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential ones, or open the “Customize” panel to choose individual categories. You can revisit your choices at any time by clearing the cookie_consent cookie in your browser — the banner will reappear on your next visit.
Via your browser
Most browsers let you refuse, delete, or be notified about cookies. The links below take you to the official instructions for each browser:
Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies (such as the authentication session cookie) will prevent you from logging in and may break core site functionality.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some pages rely on third-party services that may receive your IP address or set their own cookies when their content loads. We do not control how those third parties use that data. Services that may be involved:
- Supabase — authentication, database, and image storage. Privacy Policy
- Atlos — cryptocurrency payment processor. Its checkout widget loads only when you choose to make a payment, and is needed to complete that transaction. Privacy Policy
- OpenStreetMap & Nominatim — map tiles and address lookup used by the location picker and profile maps. Receives the map area and search terms you type. Privacy Policy
- Vercel — hosting and content delivery; all requests pass through its edge network. Privacy Policy
- Umami — cookieless, privacy-friendly analytics. Loaded only when you allow the Analytics category (always, in regions where consent is required; by default elsewhere). Collects aggregate, anonymous usage stats — no cookies, no cross-site identifiers. Privacy Policy
We plan to add a fiat (card / bank) payment processor alongside or in place of Atlos in the future. When that happens, this section will be updated to name the provider and link its privacy policy, and any cookies it sets will be categorized accordingly.
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting. Because there is no consistent industry standard for how sites should respond to DNT signals, we do not currently alter our data collection practices based on DNT headers. You can use our consent banner to limit which non-essential cookies are set.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or in applicable law. When we make material changes we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.
8. Contact
If you have questions about how we use cookies or about this policy, please contact us at: legal@modelsaroundme.com