Cookie & Local Storage Policy

1. What Are Cookies & Local Storage?

Cookies and local storage are small text files or data key-values stored in your web browser when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your preferences and ensure security during your session.

2. Our Zero Third-Party Tracker Policy

CivicSync does NOT use third-party advertising cookies, retargeting pixels (e.g., Meta Pixel, Google AdSense), or cross-site tracking scripts. We believe civic tools should never track your activity across the web.

3. Essential Cookies & Storage We Use

We use only essential local storage tokens to operate our platform securely:

Key / Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
civicsync_cookie_consent	Local Storage	Remembers that you acknowledged our Cookie Consent Banner so it doesn't pop up again.	1 Year
cf_clearance	Cookie	Cloudflare Security token used to defend against DDoS attacks and automated bot traffic.	Session / 30 Days

4. Managing Your Preferences

You can clear your local storage and cookies at any time through your browser settings. Blocking essential security tokens may impact website performance or security verification.