Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 16, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how PolicyPulse ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at policypulse.co (the "Site"). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies.
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time specified in the cookie, even after you close your browser. Session cookies are deleted from your device when you close your browser.
We also use other similar technologies like web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage, which work similarly to cookies and place small data files on your device to store information about your activity.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas of the website, and remembering your preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our Site to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our Site and your experience.
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising that is more likely to be of interest to you. These cookies use information about your browsing history to group you with other users who have similar interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign.
4. Cookie List
Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our Site:
4.1 Necessary Cookies
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| auth_token | policypulse.co | Used to keep you logged in | Session |
| csrf_token | policypulse.co | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| session_id | policypulse.co | Keeps track of your session | Session |
| policypulse_cookie_consent | policypulse.co | Stores your cookie preferences | 180 days |
4.2 Functional Cookies
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| language_preference | policypulse.co | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| display_settings | policypulse.co | Remembers your display preferences | 1 year |
4.3 Analytics Cookies
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
4.4 Marketing Cookies
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements | 3 months | |
| ads_conversion | policypulse.co | Used to track ad conversions | 30 days |
5. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Preferences" button below.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. 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:
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, you can visit the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Please note that if you choose to reject certain cookies, you may not be able to use all the features of our Site.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our website. These third parties may include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. We do not have control over these third-party cookies. You can check the third party's website for more information about these cookies and how to manage them.
7. "Do Not Track" Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. We currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals because there is not yet a common understanding of how to interpret these signals. However, you can use the cookie management tools described above to control data collection and use.
8. 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 with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through a notice on our Site or by other means.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@policypulse.co
Mail: PolicyPulse, Inc.
555 S 1st Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
Phone: 617-784-0352