Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our site.

2. How We Use Cookies

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and security
• Preference Cookies: Remember your theme choice (light/dark mode)
• Session Cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit

3. LocalStorage Usage

We use browser localStorage (similar to cookies but with more storage):

• Report Rate Limiting: Tracks when you last reported a business to enforce 24-hour cooldown
• Theme Preference: Stores your light/dark mode selection
• Temporary OAuth Data: Brief storage during Google Sign-in (automatically cleared)

LocalStorage data remains on your device only and can be cleared through browser settings without affecting core functionality (though your saved preferences and report cooldown timers will reset).

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use:

• Firebase Authentication: For login sessions
• Google OAuth: For Google Sign-in functionality

5. Managing Cookies & LocalStorage

You can disable cookies and clear localStorage in your browser settings, but this may limit functionality:

• Disabling authentication cookies will prevent login
• Clearing localStorage will reset preferences and report cooldowns
• Theme preferences will revert to system default if localStorage is cleared

6. Contact

Questions? Contact us through the help page.