Cookie Policy

How Bluntly uses cookies to protect your anonymity while providing essential functionality

Last updated: February 21, 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience while maintaining your anonymity.

At Bluntly, we use cookies minimally and only for essential functionality. We do not use tracking cookies or share cookie data with third parties.

How We Use Cookies

Essential Cookies Only

Anonymous Voting

We use a temporary identifier to prevent duplicate voting on stories and comments, while keeping your identity completely anonymous.

Session Management

Basic session cookies to maintain your browsing session and remember your preferences like filter settings.

Security

CSRF protection cookies to prevent malicious attacks and keep the platform secure.

What We Don't Do

No Tracking

  • • No analytics cookies
  • • No advertising cookies
  • • No cross-site tracking
  • • No behavioral profiling

Privacy First

  • • Anonymous identifiers only
  • • No personal data collection
  • • No third-party sharing
  • • Minimal data retention

Cookie Types We Use

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
laravel_session Maintains your browsing session 2 hours
XSRF-TOKEN Security protection against attacks 2 hours
anonymous_id Anonymous voting and interaction tracking 30 days

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of Bluntly.

If you disable cookies:

  • • You can still read stories
  • • You won't be able to vote
  • • You won't be able to post
  • • Some features may not work

Browser instructions:

  • • Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
  • • Firefox: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • • Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

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 revision date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have any questions about how we use cookies or our privacy practices, we'd be happy to help.

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