Last Updated: February 5, 2026

1. What Are Cookies

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

2. How We Use Cookies

Voteply uses cookies to:

  • Keep you signed in to your account
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our Service
  • Improve your experience on our platform
  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns
  • Personalize content and advertisements

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and network management. You cannot opt-out of these cookies.

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Authentication Cookies: Keep you logged in as you navigate through the site
  • Security Cookies: Help detect malicious activity and violations

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

  • Preference Cookies: Remember your language, theme, and display settings
  • User Interface Cookies: Remember your interface customizations

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information.

  • Google Analytics: Tracks visitor behavior and website performance
  • Performance Cookies: Measure page load times and overall site performance

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display ads that are relevant and engaging.

  • Advertising Cookies: Used to serve personalized advertisements
  • Social Media Cookies: Enable social media sharing features

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party cookies to:

  • Provide analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics, Vercel Analytics)
  • Enable social media features
  • Serve personalized advertisements
  • Measure advertising effectiveness

5. Managing Cookies

You have several options to manage or delete cookies:

Browser Settings

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

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept cookies only from specific websites
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set your browser to notify you when cookies are sent

Browser-Specific Instructions

  • 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. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals.

7. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until deleted or they expire (typically between 30 days and 2 years)

8. Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our Service may not function properly. For example, you may need to re-enter your login credentials more frequently, your preferences may not be saved, and you may experience reduced functionality.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please check this page periodically for updates.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@voteply.com
Address: 123 Poll Street, San Francisco, CA 94102