Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 16, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how MCVoting.com uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. You can choose which types of cookies you allow when you first visit the site, and you can change your preferences at any time.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and provide a better user experience. We also use similar technologies like localStorage and sessionStorage for the same purposes.
2. Your Consent Choices
When you first visit MCVoting, you will see a cookie consent banner with three options:
- Accept All — Enables all cookie categories (essential, functional, and analytics)
- Essential Only — Only allows cookies required for the site to function (authentication and security). All optional cookies are disabled.
- Customize — Lets you choose exactly which categories to allow or block
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the button below:
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled. They enable core features such as authentication, session management, and security verification.
| Cookie / Storage | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Authentication session | Supabase |
| cf_clearance | Bot protection (CAPTCHA verification) | Cloudflare Turnstile |
| mcvoting_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | MCVoting (localStorage) |
Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred theme. Disabling them means your preferences may not persist between visits.
| Cookie / Storage | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Dark/light mode preference | MCVoting (localStorage) |
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
We use first-party analytics (no third-party tracking services like Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our services. All analytics data is stored on our own servers.
| Cookie / Storage | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| visit_session_id | Distinguishes unique page visits per session | MCVoting (sessionStorage) |
| Web Vitals reporting | Page performance metrics (LCP, CLS, etc.) | MCVoting (in-memory) |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services that we integrate with:
- Cloudflare Turnstile — Bot protection and CAPTCHA verification when voting
- Supabase — Authentication and database services
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review. We do not use any third-party advertising, social media tracking pixels, or analytics services.
5. Managing Cookies
In addition to using the consent banner above, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and may affect core site functionality.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: