COOKIE POLICY
Last Updated: May 5, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how Punchline Politics ("we," "our," or "us") uses them on our website and in our mobile application. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website or use an app. They help websites and apps remember your preferences, understand how you use the service, and improve your overall experience.
Cookies are commonly categorized as:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the service to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the service
- Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant advertisements
2. How We Use Cookies
Since Punchline Politics is primarily a mobile app, our use of traditional web cookies is minimal. However, similar tracking technologies are used for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Functionality
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Maintaining your logged-in session
- Storing game progress and preferences
- Security and fraud prevention
2.2 Analytics & Performance
- Understanding app usage patterns
- Identifying bugs and crashes
- Improving game features and user experience
- Measuring the effectiveness of features
2.3 Advertising
- Delivering relevant advertisements
- Tracking ad impressions and clicks
- Measuring ad campaign performance
3. Third-Party Technologies
We use third-party services that may collect data using similar tracking technologies:
Firebase (Google)
We use Firebase for authentication, crash reporting, and analytics. Firebase may collect device identifiers, usage data, and crash reports. Learn more
Google Analytics
For website analytics, we use Google Analytics which may set cookies to collect anonymized usage data. Learn more
Ad Networks
Our advertising partners may use device identifiers and similar technologies for interest-based advertising. You can opt out in your device settings.
4. Mobile App Tracking
For our mobile app, we may use:
- Device Identifiers: Unique device IDs used for analytics and advertising
- Advertising IDs: Apple's IDFA/IDFV and Google's GAID for targeted advertising
- Crash Reports: Automatic collection of app crash data for debugging
- Usage Analytics: Data about how you interact with app features
5. Your Choices
You have the following options to manage tracking and data collection:
5.1 Mobile Device Settings
- Limit Ad Tracking (iOS): Settings → Privacy → Advertising → Limit Ad Tracking
- Opt Out of Ads (Android): Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of personalized ads
- Reset Advertising ID: This generates a new identifier
5.2 Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of analytics collection through our app settings or by contacting us at firecodestudio8@gmail.com.
5.3 Delete Your Data
If you wish to delete all your data, please visit our Delete My Data page for instructions.
6. Data Retention
Data collected through cookies and similar technologies is retained as follows:
- Session Data: Deleted when you close the app or browser
- Analytics Data: Retained for up to 14 months
- Advertising Data: Managed according to ad network policies
- Crash Reports: Retained for 6 months for debugging purposes
7. Children's Privacy
We do not use cookies or tracking technologies to collect personal data from children under 13. Our service is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
- Email: firecodestudio8@gmail.com
- Company: FireCode Studio
For more information about how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy.