Cookie Policy
Effective date: February 1, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how VoteShip ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use our platform at voteship.app.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site owner.
2. Cookies We Use
VoteShip uses a minimal set of cookies, strictly for authentication and session management. We do not use any third-party tracking, advertising, or analytics cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
better-auth.session_token | Maintains your authenticated login session | Session / 30 days | Essential |
__Secure-better-auth.session_token | Secure variant of the session cookie, used on HTTPS connections | Session / 30 days | Essential |
These cookies are classified as essential cookies because they are strictly necessary for the Service to function. They enable core features like staying logged in as you navigate between pages. Without these cookies, authentication would not work.
3. What We Do Not Use
To be explicit about what VoteShip does not do:
- We do not use third-party advertising or remarketing cookies
- We do not use third-party analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
- We do not use social media tracking pixels or cookies
- We do not sell or share cookie data with third parties for advertising purposes
4. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, VoteShip uses browser local storage in limited ways:
- Anonymous voter ID — When an end user votes on a public feedback board without being logged in, a random identifier is stored in local storage to prevent duplicate votes from the same browser. This identifier is not linked to any personal information and cannot be used to identify you.
- UI preferences — Settings such as theme preference (light/dark mode) may be stored in local storage for your convenience.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that if you block or delete the session cookies used by VoteShip, you will be logged out and will need to sign in again each time you visit.
For instructions on managing cookies in common browsers:
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. If we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
For more details about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.