Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 15, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our site, and improve your experience.
How We Use Cookies
Essential Cookies
Required for the site to function properly:
- Authentication (Clerk session cookies)
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and performance
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our site:
- Vercel Speed Insights: Page load times, performance metrics
- LaunchDarkly: Feature flag evaluation (anonymous)
Functional Cookies
Remember your preferences:
- Saved representative information
- Notification preferences
- Display settings
Third-Party Cookies
We use services that may set their own cookies:
- Stripe: Payment processing (when making donations or purchases)
- Clerk: Authentication and user management
- Vercel: Hosting and performance monitoring
Cookies We Do NOT Use
- Advertising or tracking cookies from ad networks
- Social media tracking pixels (except for share buttons you click)
- Cross-site tracking for marketing purposes
Managing Cookies
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
Impact of Blocking Cookies
If you block cookies:
- You may need to log in more frequently
- Some features may not work properly
- We cannot remember your preferences
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage for:
- Caching feature flags (LaunchDarkly)
- Temporary form data (to prevent loss on accidental refresh)
- User interface state
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Check this page periodically for changes. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.
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