Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 26, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how BecomeACitizen.ca uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and provide information to site owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled:

• Authentication cookies — Keep you signed in to your account (Supabase session)
• Security cookies — Protect against cross-site request forgery

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Language preference — Remembers your English/French choice
• Theme preference — Remembers your dark/light mode setting
• Cookie consent — Remembers that you accepted the cookie banner

Performance/Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

• Google Analytics — Collects anonymized usage data including pages visited, time on site, and device type. This data helps us improve the website.

3. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser localStorage for features that work offline:

• Study progress — Quiz scores, streak data, chapter completion
• Bookmarked questions — Questions you save for later review
• Achievement badges — Your earned badges and unlock dates
• Notification preferences — Push notification settings

This data stays on your device and is never transmitted to our servers unless you are signed in.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Browser settings — Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through settings
• Our cookie banner — You can decline non-essential cookies when first visiting the site
• Google Analytics opt-out — Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features like signing in.

5. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

6. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@becomeacitizen.ca.