Effective Date: January 1, 2026 · Last Updated: February 23, 2026
Summary: MV Dining Guide uses cookies set by third-party analytics services (Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager) to understand how visitors use the Site. We also use browser localStorage to save your on-site preferences. This policy explains what cookies are used, why, and how you can manage them.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide analytics, and remember user preferences. Cookies can be "first-party" (set by the site you're visiting) or "third-party" (set by an external service).
The Site uses third-party cookies through our analytics and tag management services. Below is a summary of the cookies that may be set when you visit the Site:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for analytics reports. | 2 years |
_ga_* | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and track sessions. | 2 years |
_gid | Distinguishes unique users. Updated with each page view. | 24 hours |
_gat | Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites. | 1 minute |
_gac_* | Contains campaign-related information. Present if Google Analytics is linked with a Google Ads account. | 90 days |
For more details, see Google Analytics Cookie Usage.
Google Tag Manager (GTM) is a tag management system that deploys and manages analytics scripts. GTM itself does not set cookies that store personal data, but it facilitates the deployment of other tags (such as Google Analytics) that do use cookies as described above.
The following third-party services may also set cookies:
We may also use additional third-party analytics, performance, or marketing tools from time to time that may set their own cookies. We will update this policy to reflect material changes.
In addition to cookies, we use your browser's localStorage API to remember your preferences. Unlike cookies, localStorage data is:
| Key | Purpose | Example Value |
|---|---|---|
mvr_dark | Dark mode preference | true / false |
mvr_favs | Your favorite restaurants | ["Alchemy","Atria"] |
mvr_view | Preferred view mode | grid / list |
mvr_recent | Recently viewed restaurants | ["Alchemy","Atria"] |
You have full control over cookies and locally stored data:
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This add-on prevents Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing information about visit activity with Google Analytics.
You can block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or selectively delete specific cookies. Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some websites.
Clearing cookies through browser settings will typically also clear localStorage data. You can also clear localStorage independently through your browser's Developer Tools (Application → Local Storage). Clearing this data will reset your dark mode preference, favorite restaurants, recently viewed, and view mode to their defaults.
We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. Where technically feasible, we configure our analytics tools to honor DNT signals. However, not all third-party analytics providers guarantee DNT compliance. For guaranteed opt-out, we recommend using the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on described above.
By continuing to use the Site, you consent to our use of cookies and localStorage as described in this policy. If you do not consent, you may disable cookies in your browser settings and/or install the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on. The Site will continue to function with limited cookies, though some analytics features will be disabled.
If we change our cookie practices or introduce new tracking technologies, we will update this policy and the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes may be communicated through a notice on the Site.
If you have questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]