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 (except preferences 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.