Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 10, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how TruthVote ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our platform. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" (they remain on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" cookies (they are deleted when you close your browser).

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

🔒 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.

  • Authentication and login session management
  • Security features (CSRF protection)
  • Load balancing and performance
  • Remembering your cookie consent preferences

📊 Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors interact with our platform.

  • Page views and navigation patterns
  • Feature usage statistics
  • Error tracking and debugging
  • Performance monitoring

⚙️ Preference Cookies

These remember your choices and personalize your experience.

  • Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
  • Language settings
  • Display preferences
  • Filter and sort preferences

Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
__sessionFirebase authentication sessionSessionEssential
firebase-auth-tokenUser authentication token1 hourEssential
themeDark/light mode preference1 yearPreference
_gaGoogle Analytics visitor ID2 yearsAnalytics
_ga_*Google Analytics session state2 yearsAnalytics
cookie-consentYour cookie preferences1 yearEssential

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:

  • Local Storage: Used to store data locally in your browser (e.g., user preferences, cached data for performance)
  • Session Storage: Temporary data storage that is cleared when you close your browser
  • IndexedDB: For storing larger amounts of structured data (e.g., offline functionality)

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies entirely
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Browser-specific instructions:

Opt-Out Tools

You can also opt out of certain cookies using these tools:

Impact of Disabling Cookies

⚠️ Please note: If you disable or delete cookies, some features of our platform may not function properly:

  • You may not be able to stay logged in
  • Your preferences may not be saved
  • Some features may be unavailable
  • You may see this cookie notice repeatedly

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. There is currently no uniform standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

Currently, our platform does not respond to DNT signals. If a standard is established, we will update this policy accordingly.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:

TruthVote

Email: info@truthvote.io

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