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POLITIFAST

Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 12, 2026

1. Introduction

PolitiFast ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on politifast.com (the "Site"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, what types we use, and how you can manage your preferences.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your overall experience. Cookies may be set by the site you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services operating on that site ("third-party cookies").

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the Site to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The Site cannot operate correctly without these cookies.

  • Session management and authentication
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Cookie consent preferences

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Site. This helps us improve content, features, and user experience. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymous.

  • Tracking page views, session duration, traffic sources, and user behavior patterns
  • Measuring page performance and visitor metrics

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as form inputs or display preferences) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

  • Form pre-fill and saved preferences
  • Theme and display settings

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit the Site, a cookie consent banner will appear allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by:

  • Clearing your browser cookies for politifast.com, which will cause the consent banner to reappear on your next visit
  • Adjusting cookie settings in your browser (see your browser's help documentation for instructions)

Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of the Site from functioning correctly.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Site may be placed by third-party service providers that help us with analytics, hosting, authentication, and payment processing. We do not control the cookies set by these providers. Each third-party service provider operates under its own privacy policy governing how it collects and uses data.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with. For more information on how we work with service providers, see our Privacy Policy.

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. There is currently no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can manage cookies through the consent banner and your browser settings as described above.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us.