Cookie Policy
Learn how we use cookies to enhance your experience on ModernAction
Last updated: 9/17/2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
ModernAction uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, personalize content, and serve targeted advertisements.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They include:
- Authentication cookies that remember you're logged in
- Security cookies that detect malicious activity
- Session cookies that maintain your preferences during your visit
- Load balancing cookies that ensure optimal site performance
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us improve performance and user experience:
- Google Analytics cookies that track page views and user interactions
- Site performance monitoring cookies
- Error tracking cookies that help us identify and fix issues
- A/B testing cookies for optimizing user experience
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Language preference cookies
- Theme and display preference cookies
- Location-based service cookies
- Social media integration cookies
Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness:
- Interest-based advertising cookies
- Retargeting cookies for showing relevant ads on other sites
- Campaign tracking cookies for measuring ad performance
- Social media advertising pixels
3. Third-Party Cookies
We work with third-party service providers who may set cookies on your device. These include:
Analytics Providers
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and user behavior
- Mixpanel: Advanced analytics and user engagement tracking
Authentication Services
- Auth0: Secure user authentication and session management
- Google OAuth: Google account integration
- Facebook Login: Facebook account integration
Social Media Platforms
- Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising and analytics
- Twitter Analytics: Social media engagement tracking
- LinkedIn Insights: Professional network analytics
Communication Tools
- Intercom: Customer support and messaging
- Mailchimp: Email marketing and newsletter management
4. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They're used for essential site functionality and maintaining your session.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. Different types of persistent cookies have different lifespans:
- Authentication cookies: Up to 30 days
- Preference cookies: Up to 1 year
- Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
- Advertising cookies: Up to 90 days
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies (though this may affect website functionality)
- Set preferences for first-party and third-party cookies
Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain types of cookies using these industry tools:
6. Cookie Consent and Your Rights
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to manage your cookie preferences. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by cookie category
- Change your preferences at any time through our cookie settings
Please note that blocking certain cookies may impact your user experience and some features of our website may not function properly.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that requests websites not to track users. Currently, there is no standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We continue to monitor developments in this area and will update our practices as standards emerge.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify users through our website or other appropriate means. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@modernaction.org
Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Address: ModernAction Privacy Team
123 Civic Engagement Street
Democracy City, DC 20001
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or by using the cookie banner that appears when you first visit our website.
For detailed instructions on managing cookies in your browser, please see the links provided in the "Managing Your Cookie Preferences" section above.