Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and session state. VOC·US uses minimal cookies — only what is necessary to operate the platform securely.
2. Cookies We Use
Set by NextAuth to maintain your login session. This cookie is essential — without it, you would be logged out on every page load.
Cookie: next-auth.session-token · Duration: 30 days · Cannot be disabled
Security token to protect against cross-site request forgery attacks on forms and authenticated actions.
Cookie: next-auth.csrf-token · Duration: Session · Cannot be disabled
Stores your cookie consent choice (Accept All / Essential Only) so we do not show the cookie banner on every visit.
Key: vocus_cookie_consent (localStorage) · Duration: Persistent
Anonymous usage analytics to help us understand which features are used and improve the platform. Only collected if you consent. No personal data or political opinions are included.
Controlled by your Analytics consent setting · Can be disabled in Settings
3. What We Do NOT Use
- No advertising or tracking cookies
- No third-party social media pixels (Facebook, Google Ads, etc.)
- No fingerprinting or cross-site tracking
- No cookies that track your political opinions or voting behavior
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Platform settings: Settings → Privacy & Data — toggle Analytics and Do Not Sell preferences
- Browser settings: You can delete or block cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in.
- CCPA opt-out: California residents can opt out of data sharing via Do Not Sell My Personal Information
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy if we add new features that use cookies. We will notify users and reset consent preferences if any new optional cookies are introduced.
6. Contact
Questions about cookies or data: privacy@voiceofcitizens.us