Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 16, 2026

Quick Summary: We use cookies and local storage to remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the app. You can control non-essential cookies in Settings → Privacy & Data.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website or use an app. Similarly, local storage is a browser feature that stores data persistently on your device. We use both cookies and local storage (collectively "Cookies" in this policy) to provide essential functionality and improve your experience.

How We Use Cookies

vuxa uses Cookies for four purposes:

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies Cannot Be Disabled

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function. Without them, core features like login and age verification would not work.

Name Purpose Duration
age_verified Stores age gate verification status to comply with COPPA/GDPR child protection laws 1 year
language Remembers your selected language preference 1 year
firebase_auth Firebase authentication token (keeps you logged in) Session / 30 days
vuxa_version App version for feature compatibility checks Persistent

Functional Cookies Can Be Disabled

These cookies remember your preferences and progress. Disabling them will reset your quiz history, streaks, and settings each time you open the app.

Name Purpose Duration
quiz_history Tracks completed quizzes to show progress and prevent duplicates 90 days
streak_data Stores current streak count and last activity date Persistent
user_stats Caches total quizzes, XP, and level for performance optimization 30 days
leaderboard_settings Your leaderboard visibility preferences (public/private) 30 days
sound_preferences Sound effects and music volume settings Persistent
theme_preference Light/dark mode selection Persistent
cached_quiz_content Pre-loaded quiz questions for offline functionality 14 days

Analytics Cookies Can Be Disabled

These cookies help us understand which features are popular, identify bugs, and improve performance. All analytics data is anonymized.

Name Purpose Duration Provider
_ga Google Analytics user identifier (anonymized) 2 years Google
_gat Google Analytics request throttling (rate limiting) 1 minute Google
_gid Google Analytics session identifier 24 hours Google
firebase_analytics Firebase event tracking (screen views, feature usage, errors) 2 years Firebase
session_id Session identifier for tracking app usage duration 30 minutes vuxa
sentry_session Sentry error tracking session ID (helps identify crash patterns) Session Sentry

Marketing Cookies Can Be Disabled

These cookies are used for personalized advertising and campaign attribution. They are disabled by default and only activated if you explicitly opt in to marketing tracking.

Name Purpose Duration Provider
_fbp Facebook Pixel for ad campaign attribution and retargeting 90 days Meta
__gads Google Ads personalized advertising identifier 13 months Google
admob_id AdMob advertising identifier for in-app ads 90 days Google
IDFA / AAID Device advertising identifier (iOS IDFA / Android AAID) for cross-app attribution Until reset Apple / Google

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

In-App Controls (Recommended)

The easiest way to manage cookies is through the app:

  1. Open the app
  2. Go to Settings → Privacy & Data
  3. Toggle categories on/off:
    • Essential: Always On
    • Functional: Toggle On/Off
    • Analytics: Toggle On/Off
    • Marketing: Toggle On/Off (default: Off)

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through privacy settings:

Warning: Blocking all cookies will break the app. Essential cookies must remain enabled.

Device-Level Controls (Mobile)

Third-Party Opt-Outs

You can opt out of personalized advertising from our partners:

Third-Party Cookie Policies

Our third-party service providers have their own cookie policies:

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or the cookies we use. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If we add new third-party cookies, we will update this policy and the cookie list within 30 days.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

Contact Us

Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us:

Email: legal@joinvuxa.com
Subject Line: Cookie Policy Inquiry

For full details on how we collect and use your data, see our Privacy Policy.