Cookie Policy

Effective Date: March 3, 2026 · Last Updated: March 3, 2026

The short version: TrustChekr uses only essential cookies for basic functionality. We do not use advertising cookies, analytics cookies, or third-party tracking cookies. We do not track you across the internet.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit them. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

Not all cookies are the same. Some are essential for a website to function, while others are used for advertising, analytics, or tracking your behaviour across different websites.

Cookies and technologies we use

Essential cookies

We use a minimal number of essential cookies required for TrustChekr to function properly. These include:

Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
theme	Stores your dark/light mode preference	1 year	Essential
high-contrast	Stores your high contrast accessibility setting	1 year	Essential
text-size	Stores your preferred text size	1 year	Essential

Local storage

In addition to cookies, TrustChekr uses browser localStorage to store certain preferences and data on your device. localStorage data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

Key	Purpose	Type
trustchekr_academy_progress_v1	Tracks your progress through the Safety Academy modules (which modules you have started or completed)	Functional
trustchekr_scan_history_v1	Stores your recent scan history so you can review past checks (up to 20 items)	Functional
trustchekr_chat_history_v1	Stores your chat assistant conversation history locally	Functional
trustchekr-first-scan	Records whether you have performed your first scan (used to trigger the install banner for our mobile-friendly web app)	Functional
trustchekr-pwa-shown	Records whether the mobile app install banner has been shown	Functional
tc_dark_mode	Stores your dark/light mode preference	Essential
tc-locale	Stores your language preference	Essential
tc-last-report	Timestamp of your last scam report submission (used for rate limiting)	Security
claim_draft	Saves an in-progress website claim form so you don't lose your work	Functional

What we do NOT use

• ❌ No advertising cookies. We do not display third-party advertisements and do not use advertising cookies or pixels.
• ❌ No analytics cookies. We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, or any other analytics tracking service.
• ❌ No third-party tracking cookies. We do not allow third parties to place cookies on your device through our platform.
• ❌ No cross-site tracking. We do not track your browsing activity on other websites.
• ❌ No behavioural profiling. We do not build profiles of your behaviour, preferences, or interests.
• ❌ No cookie consent banner needed. Because we only use essential cookies, we do not require a cookie consent banner under PIPEDA or most international privacy laws. We provide this policy for full transparency.

Managing your cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete individual cookies or all cookies
• Block cookies from specific or all websites
• Set preferences for how cookies are handled

If you delete TrustChekr's cookies, your preferences (theme, text size, high contrast) will be reset to defaults. Your Academy progress is stored in localStorage and will not be affected by clearing cookies (unless you also clear site data).

For instructions on managing cookies in your browser:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies

Service Worker (PWA)

TrustChekr offers a Progressive Web App (PWA) experience that allows you to install the platform on your device like a native app. This uses a service worker — a script that runs in the background to enable offline functionality and faster page loads.

Our service worker:

• Caches page assets (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images) to improve loading speed
• Uses a network-first strategy for pages (always tries to fetch fresh content)
• Never caches API requests or scan results
• Does not collect, transmit, or store personal information
• Can be unregistered at any time through your browser settings

Do Not Track

TrustChekr honours Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. However, because we do not engage in any form of tracking, there is no tracking behaviour to disable. Your experience on TrustChekr is the same regardless of your DNT setting.

Global Privacy Control (GPC)

TrustChekr respects Global Privacy Control signals. Because we do not sell personal information or share it for cross-context behavioural advertising, GPC signals do not change your experience on our platform, but we support the standard as a matter of principle.

Changes to this policy

If we introduce new cookies or tracking technologies in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy before doing so and, where required by law, obtain your consent. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact

For questions about this Cookie Policy:

17734344 Canada Inc.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Website: trustchekr.com