TriviaTies Cookie Policy
The API Guys LLC d/b/a TriviaTies
Version: 1.1
Effective Date: 8 October 2026
What Are Cookies and Local Storage
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. Local storage is a browser mechanism that allows websites to store data on your device. Both are used to maintain your session and protect against security threats.
How We Store Data in Your Browser
Authentication Tokens (Local Storage)
TriviaTies stores authentication tokens in your browser’s local storage to maintain your logged-in session.
| Item | Purpose | Storage Type |
|---|---|---|
| Access token | Sent with each API request to authenticate your session | Browser local storage |
| Refresh token | Used to obtain a new access token when the current one expires | Browser local storage |
Cookies
The Service sets a small number of cookies for server-side functionality:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
sessionid |
Server-side session identifier | Strictly necessary, HttpOnly | 14 days |
csrftoken |
Cross-site request forgery protection | Strictly necessary, HttpOnly | 12 months |
Additionally, our error monitoring service (Sentry) may set minimal diagnostic data in your browser to support error tracking and performance monitoring.
Your Consent Choice (Local Storage)
| Item | Purpose | Storage Type |
|---|---|---|
cookie_consent |
Remembers whether you chose “Allow analytics” or “No thanks”, so the banner does not ask again on every page. Holds only that choice | Browser local storage |
Analytics Cookies
The Service uses Google Tag Manager (GTM) and Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how the platform is used and to improve the Service. GA4 sets the following cookies:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics | Analytics | 2 years |
_ga_<container-id> |
Maintains session state for Google Analytics | Analytics | 2 years |
These cookies collect aggregated, non-personally-identifiable data such as pages visited, session duration, referral source, device type, and geographic region (derived from a truncated IP address). We do not transmit names, email addresses, user IDs, or any other personally identifiable information to Google via these cookies.
What We Do NOT Use
TriviaTies does not use:
- Advertising or retargeting cookies
- Social media tracking cookies
- Third-party marketing cookies
- Fingerprinting or cross-site tracking technologies
- Referral or campaign-tracking cookies — referral codes and campaign tags travel in the link to our sign-up page and are never stored on your device
Consent
The cookies described above fall into two categories:
- Strictly necessary (
sessionid,csrftoken, authentication tokens, andcookie_consent, which records your choice): These are required for the Service to function. No consent is needed. - Analytics cookies (
_ga,_ga_<container-id>): These are non-essential, and we ask everyone, wherever they are. Until you choose “Allow analytics”, Google Analytics does not run at all: we use what Google calls basic consent mode, which blocks the tag outright rather than sending anonymous signals. Google Tag Manager itself loads, because it is what switches analytics on when you agree; it sets no cookie of its own.
You can withdraw your consent or change your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie consent controls on the platform, or by managing cookies in your browser settings.
Managing Browser Storage
You can manage cookies and local storage through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies and clear local storage (typically under “Site Data” or “Storage”). However, clearing authentication data will log you out of the Service.
Instructions for managing site data in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy if we add new cookies or change how existing cookies are used. Updates are reflected in the version and effective date above.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@triviaties.com.