Cookie Policy

Effective Date: [07.04.2026]

Last Updated: [07.04.2026]

This Cookie Policy explains how Referendum.social uses cookies and similar technologies on https://en.referendum.social/ and related pages, features, and services.

This Cookie Policy is intended for users in the United States. It explains what cookies are, why we use them, what types of cookies we may use, and the choices you may have regarding them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function, remember user settings, improve performance, and provide information about how visitors use a site.

We may also use similar technologies, such as local storage, pixels, tags, or software development kits, where applicable. In this Cookie Policy, we refer to these technologies collectively as "cookies" unless otherwise stated.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate, secure, and improve Referendum.social. Depending on the feature or page, cookies may help us:

• keep the website functioning properly;
• maintain sign-in and session state for registered users;
• remember your settings and preferences;
• store your cookie choices;
• support polls, voting, comments, and account-related functionality;
• detect spam, bots, abuse, suspicious activity, and invalid or repeated interactions;
• measure traffic, performance, and general site usage;
• improve usability, reliability, and site performance.

3. Categories of Cookies We May Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and to provide core services requested by users. Without them, some parts of the website may not work as intended.

We may use strictly necessary cookies to:

• maintain secure sessions;
• authenticate users and keep registered users signed in;
• protect forms, requests, and user accounts;
• support voting integrity and core anti-abuse protections;
• remember privacy or cookie choices;
• ensure basic website security and operational stability.

B. Functional or Preference Cookies

These cookies help remember choices you make so that the website can provide a more consistent and personalized experience.

For example, these cookies may remember:

• language or regional preferences;
• interface settings;
• display or filter preferences;
• other convenience-related preferences during future visits.

C. Analytics or Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website so we can improve content, navigation, performance, and the overall user experience.

For example, analytics or performance cookies may help us understand:

• which pages are visited most often;
• how users navigate through the website;
• whether users encounter errors or broken features;
• how the website performs across devices, browsers, and regions.

D. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party service providers that support hosting, security, analytics, content delivery, or embedded features. When third-party cookies are used, their handling of information may also be governed by their own privacy policies.

4. How We Use Cookies on Referendum.social

Referendum.social is a public polling platform. Depending on how you use the site, cookies may be used in connection with activities such as:

• browsing polls and results;
• participating in polls;
• maintaining account sessions for registered users;
• remembering user settings and preferences;
• protecting the platform from spam, bots, abuse, and suspicious voting patterns;
• supporting comments, moderation, and general site security;
• measuring site traffic and product performance.

5. How Long Cookies Stay on Your Device

Cookies may remain on your device for different periods of time depending on their purpose:

• Session cookies are temporary and usually expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are deleted manually.

The specific duration depends on the individual cookie and the purpose for which it is used.

6. Your Choices

You may have choices regarding cookies depending on your browser, device, location, and applicable law. For example, you may be able to:

• accept all cookies;
• use essential cookies only;
• adjust cookie preferences through a cookie banner or settings tool, where available;
• block or delete cookies through your browser settings.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality, features, or performance.

7. Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through browser settings. You can generally choose to block, delete, or limit cookies. Because browser settings vary, please consult your browser's help menu or support documentation for more information.

8. Additional U.S. Privacy Rights

Depending on the state where you live, you may have additional privacy rights regarding personal information, including information collected through cookies or similar technologies.

If applicable law requires us to offer additional rights or choices, such as the right to opt out of certain types of data processing, targeted advertising, or certain sharing of personal information, we will provide those rights through our Privacy Policy or other required notices.

For more information, please review our Privacy Policy. 

9. Do Not Track and Similar Signals

Some browsers or browser extensions may transmit "Do Not Track" signals. Because there is not always a consistent industry standard for responding to such signals, our website may not respond to them in all cases unless required by applicable law.

If we are required by applicable U.S. law to recognize a browser-based opt-out preference signal for specific types of processing, we will do so to the extent required.

10. Personal Information and Cookies

Information collected through cookies and similar technologies may, in some cases, constitute personal information under applicable U.S. law, especially when linked or reasonably linkable to a particular user, account, or device.

When that is the case, we handle such information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, our practices, or website functionality. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, you can contact us at:

Referendum
Email: mail@en.referendum.social
Address: Ukraine