Cookie Policy

Last Updated: August 2025

About Our Cookies

VibeMeter uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve our photo rating service. This policy explains how and why we use these technologies for our anonymous voting platform.

By using VibeMeter, you consent to our use of these technologies as described in this policy.

VibeMeter Platform Cookies

Photo Rating & Voting

Purpose: Track voting sessions and prevent duplicate votes
Data collected: Vote tracking, session management
Storage duration: Session based or until vote completion
Essential: Required for fair voting and platform integrity

Karma & Hardness System

Purpose: Calculate and track user karma and voting patterns
Data collected: Voting behavior, score calculations
Storage duration: Persistent for algorithm accuracy
Essential: Core feature for fair rating system

Anonymous Voting Protection

Purpose: Maintain anonymity while preventing abuse
Data collected: Session tokens, anti-fraud markers
Storage duration: 24-48 hours for abuse prevention
Essential: Critical for platform security and fairness

Essential Service Providers

Vercel (Hosting)

Purpose: Platform hosting and content delivery
Cookies: Performance and analytics
Data: Usage patterns, error logs, load balancing
Duration: Up to 12 months

Supabase (Database)

Purpose: User authentication and data storage
Cookies: Session management, auth tokens
Data: Login sessions, user preferences
Duration: Session based or 30 days

Note: These services are essential for VibeMeter's operation and cannot be disabled without losing core functionality like photo uploads, voting, and account management.

Payment Processing

Stripe (Web Payments)

Purpose: Premium subscription processing
Cookies: Payment security and fraud prevention
Data: Transaction verification, payment methods
Duration: As required for payment processing

RevenueCat (Mobile)

Purpose: Mobile app subscription management
Cookies: Subscription state tracking
Data: Purchase verification, subscription status
Duration: Length of subscription period

Payment Security: All payment processors maintain their own strict cookie policies and security measures. VibeMeter does not store payment card information.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

User authentication and login sessions
Security features and fraud prevention
Core platform functionality

Functional Cookies

User preferences and settings
Photo upload and voting sessions
Language and display preferences

Performance Cookies

Platform usage statistics
Error tracking and bug reports
Load balancing and optimization

Payment Cookies

Subscription processing and management
Fraud prevention and verification
Purchase verification and receipts

Your Cookie Choices

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, if you limit cookies, you may lose access to essential VibeMeter features like photo uploading, voting, and account management.

Browser Controls

Clear existing cookies in browser settings
Block future cookies (may break functionality)
Use private/incognito browsing mode

Platform Impact

Photo uploads may fail without session cookies
Voting system requires cookies for fairness
Login sessions will not persist

Important: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for core VibeMeter functionality including anonymous voting, karma tracking, and platform security. Disabling these would break the service entirely.

For questions about cookies or data usage: [email protected]