Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 14, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
KorVoya uses cookies to enhance your experience and provide essential functionality. We categorize our cookies as follows:
2.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session | Maintains your login state and session security | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
| csrf_token | Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks | Session |
| remember_token | Remembers your login if you select "Remember Me" | 30 days |
2.2 Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| voter_access_token | Stores your voting access token to view vote history | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
2.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our Service:
- Pages visited and features used
- Time spent on the Service
- Navigation patterns and user flows
- Device and browser information
Note: We currently do not use third-party analytics tools (like Google Analytics). If we implement analytics in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent.
2.4 Advertising Cookies (Optional)
Our Free and Premium tiers are ad-supported. We may use advertising cookies to:
- Display relevant advertisements
- Measure ad effectiveness
- Limit ad frequency
Ad Networks: We may work with Google AdSense or similar providers. These networks may set their own cookies. See their privacy policies for details:
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
- Stripe: Payment processing cookies for secure transactions
- Ad Networks: Advertising and targeting cookies (if you consent)
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy policies.
4. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage for:
- Storing your email address for voting (if provided)
- Caching trip data for faster loading
- Saving UI preferences (dark mode, language, etc.)
Local storage persists longer than session cookies but can be cleared manually via your browser settings.
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit KorVoya, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept All: Consent to all cookies (essential, functional, analytics, advertising)
- Manage Preferences: Choose which non-essential cookies to allow
- Reject Non-Essential: Only allow essential cookies required for the Service to function
5.2 Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies directly through your browser:
- 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
5.3 Opt-Out Links
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies:
- Essential cookies disabled: The Service may not function properly (login, voting, security features)
- Functional cookies disabled: You may lose personalization and saved preferences
- Analytics cookies disabled: We won't collect usage statistics (no impact on functionality)
- Advertising cookies disabled: You'll still see ads, but they may be less relevant
7. Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, displaying a prominent notice on the Service.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@korvoya.com
Address: KorVoya Ltd, London, United Kingdom