Last updated: January 24, 2026
Last updated: January 24, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how BestCityIndex ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or you delete them
First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by BestCityIndex
Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services we use
We use cookies for the following purposes:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
User authentication and account security
Payment processing and transaction security
Remembering your preferences and settings
Protecting against fraud and maintaining security
You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the website to work.
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve user experience and optimize our services. These cookies collect information such as:
Pages visited and time spent on each page
How you arrived at our website
What links you click on
Device and browser information
Geographic location (country/city level)
Analytics providers we use:
Google Analytics
Vercel Analytics
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:
Remembering your data visualization preferences
Storing your comparison selections
Maintaining your filter settings
Remembering your language and region preferences
We may use advertising cookies to show you relevant advertisements on other websites. These cookies:
Track your browsing habits
Limit the number of times you see an ad
Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
Enable retargeting of visitors who have shown interest in our services
Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
sb-access-token | Authentication and session management | Session | Essential |
sb-refresh-token | Maintaining user sessions | 30 days | Essential |
_ga | Google Analytics - distinguishing users | 2 years | Analytics |
_gid | Google Analytics - distinguishing users | 24 hours | Analytics |
preferences | Storing user preferences | 1 year | Functional |
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services:
We use Supabase for authentication and data management. Supabase may set cookies for user authentication and session management.
When processing payments, Stripe sets cookies to prevent fraud and enable secure transactions. See Stripe's Cookie Policy for more information.
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google may use cookies to collect information about your use of our website. See Google's Cookie Policy for more information.
Our website is hosted on Vercel, which may set cookies for performance monitoring and analytics.
If you share content from our website on social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn), those platforms may set cookies on your device. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective social media platform's privacy and cookie policies.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
Block third-party cookies
Block all cookies from specific websites
Block all cookies entirely
Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Your Online Choices: youronlinechoices.com (Europe)
Network Advertising Initiative: networkadvertising.org (US)
For mobile devices, you can control cookies through your device settings or by adjusting privacy settings in the app.
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website:
You may need to log in each time you visit
Some features may not work properly
Your preferences and settings will not be saved
You may not be able to complete purchases
Certain personalized features will be unavailable
Some browsers support "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT browser settings or signals.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
The cookies we use
How we use cookies
Legal or regulatory requirements
Our business practices
When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, through other means such as email or website notifications.
Cookies may result in your information being transferred to countries outside your country of residence, including countries that may not provide the same level of data protection. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.
Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies. If you believe a child has provided us with information through cookies, please contact us immediately.
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:
BestCityIndex
Silva Node AB
Contact: bestcityindex.com/contact
For more information about cookies and online privacy:
This Cookie Policy is part of our overall privacy framework. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
For more information, please see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
