Effective date: May 28, 2026 · Last updated: May 21, 2026
This page explains exactly what cookies Poll City sets in your browser, why we set them, and how you can control them. We have kept this as short and straightforward as possible — because our cookie use is minimal.
A cookie is a small text file stored in your browser when you visit a website. Cookies help websites remember who you are between page loads. Not all cookies are the same — some are necessary for a site to work at all, others are used for tracking and advertising.
Poll City sets only one category of cookies: session authentication cookies. These are strictly necessary for the platform to work.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Keeps you logged in to your Poll City account. Required for all authenticated routes. | 30 days | HttpOnly · Secure · SameSite=Lax |
| next-auth.csrf-token | Protects login and sign-out forms from cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. | Session | HttpOnly · Secure · SameSite=Lax |
| next-auth.callback-url | Remembers where to redirect you after signing in. Set only during the sign-in flow. | Session | HttpOnly · Secure · SameSite=Lax |
These cookies are set only after you start a sign-in flow or log in. No cookies are set to visitors browsing public pages (marketing site, public legal documents, public PCS profiles).
The following categories of cookies are not used by Poll City at all:
Some third-party services we use may set their own cookies under their own domains:
These cookies are set only when you interact with those third-party services (for example, when you complete a payment). They are not set on Poll City’s own pages.
The session cookies listed above are classified as “strictly necessary” under Canadian privacy law and do not require your prior consent. They cannot be switched off without breaking the login system. By choosing to create a Poll City account and sign in, you accept that these cookies are required.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies, or to alert you before a cookie is set. Refusing the session authentication cookies will prevent you from logging in to Poll City.
Browser cookie controls: Settings in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge each allow you to clear, block, or manage cookies. See your browser’s help documentation for instructions.
Poll City Privacy Officer
Email: privacy@poll.city
We will respond to privacy enquiries within 30 days as required by PIPEDA.