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Cookie Policy

Effective Date: March 1, 2026 · Last Updated: March 26, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device to remember information about your visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners.

2. Cookies We Use

CivicRadar uses essential cookies only:

CookiePurposeDuration
sb-*-auth-tokenSupabase authentication sessionSession / 1 week
sb-*-auth-token-code-verifierOAuth PKCE verification (security)Session

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function. They enable you to log in and stay authenticated. Without them, you would need to log in on every page.

3. What We Don't Use

CivicRadar does not use:

  • Tracking cookies
  • Advertising or marketing cookies
  • Third-party analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Social media tracking pixels
  • Cross-site tracking of any kind

4. Local Storage & Database Preferences

In addition to cookies, CivicRadar uses other browser storage mechanisms:

  • localStorage: Your theme preference (light/dark mode) is stored in your browser's localStorage. This is not a cookie and is never sent to our servers.
  • sessionStorage: Temporary UI state (e.g., dismissing the beta banner) is stored in sessionStorage and cleared when you close the browser tab.
  • Database: Dashboard filter preferences and notification settings are stored in our database, associated with your account. These persist across devices when you log in.

5. Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in to CivicRadar. Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

6. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at civicradar.io@gmail.com.