TinyPoll
Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 21, 2026
🍪 Quick Summary
TinyPoll's core service runs entirely inside Slack and doesn't use cookies. However, our website (tinypoll.io) uses a small number of cookies and tracking technologies for analytics and customer support. This policy explains what they are and how to manage them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit. Some are essential for the site to work; others help us understand how people use the site or provide support features.
2. Cookies and Tracking on Our Website
We use the following third-party services on our website:
Google Tag Manager & Google Analytics
| Purpose | Understand how visitors use our website (page views, traffic sources, button clicks) |
|---|---|
| Provider | Google LLC |
| Data collected | IP address (anonymised), pages visited, time on site, browser/device type, referral source |
| Cookie duration | Up to 2 years (_ga cookie), 24 hours (_gid cookie) |
| Privacy policy | Google Privacy Policy |
Zoho SalesIQ (Live Chat)
| Purpose | Provide live chat support for visitors who need help |
|---|---|
| Provider | Zoho Corporation |
| Data collected | Pages visited, chat messages (if you start a chat), name/email (only if you provide them in chat) |
| Cookie duration | Session to 1 year (visitor identification) |
| Privacy policy | Zoho Privacy Policy |
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Basic website functionality and security | Cookie consent preference | Yes |
| Analytics | Understand how visitors use the site | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) | No — requires consent |
| Support | Enable live chat and support features | Zoho SalesIQ | No — requires consent |
4. The Slack App Does Not Use Cookies
TinyPoll's core polling service runs entirely within Slack. When you use the /tinypoll command, create polls, or vote — no cookies are involved. Cookies only apply to visits to our website at tinypoll.io.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Consent banner: When you first visit our site, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies.
- Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. See your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Google opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Declining non-essential cookies will not affect your ability to use TinyPoll's core polling features in Slack.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add or change tracking tools. We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Questions?
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
Email: privacy@tinypoll.io