Cookie Policy
Understand how QuickPoll uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience while respecting your privacy settings.
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how QuickPoll ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our services. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and our GDPR Compliance information.
By using our website and services, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not accept the use of cookies, you can disable them, but this may affect your experience of our website.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
- Performance/Analytics Cookies: These allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
- Functionality Cookies: These enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
Cookies We Use
The following table provides information about the cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| quickpoll_session | Essential | Maintains your session and authentication status | Session |
| quickpoll_preferences | Functionality | Stores your preferences and settings | 1 year |
| _ga, _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics cookies used to distinguish users and sessions | 2 years, 24 hours |
| _fbp | Marketing | Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements | 3 months |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our website. These third parties include analytics services (like Google Analytics) that help us understand how you use our site, and advertising partners that may use cookies to show you relevant ads based on your interests.
We do not control the cookies set by these third parties. You can control these cookies through your browser settings or by using third-party tools.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links may be helpful:
Please note that blocking all cookies may severely impact the functionality of our website.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page and, if the changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice.
Last updated: October 2025
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