What Are Cookies?
Cookies can be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain on your device for a set period). They can be set by MySurveyChoice directly (first-party) or by third-party services whose content appears on our pages (third-party cookies).
How We Use Cookies
- Authentication: Keeping you securely logged in as you navigate the platform
- Security: Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity including CSRF protection
- Survey tracking: Tracking your unique respondent ID (RID) to ensure accurate completion recording and reward crediting
- Preferences: Remembering your settings and display preferences
- Performance: Understanding how members use the platform so we can improve it
- Consent management: Recording your cookie preferences
Types of Cookies We Use
Cookies We Set
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| ci_session | Essential | Session | Maintains your login state and temporary data during your visit |
| csrf_cookie_name | Essential | Session | Cross-Site Request Forgery protection — prevents unauthorized form submissions |
| cookieConsent | Essential | 1 year | Records your cookie consent preference |
| survey_rid | Essential | 24 hours | Stores your unique respondent ID to track survey completion and prevent duplicates |
| survey_start | Essential | Session | Records survey start time for quality assurance |
| sc_prefs | Functional | 6 months | Stores your display preferences for the platform |
Third-Party Cookies
When participating in surveys, you may be redirected to external platforms operated by our research clients. These platforms may set their own cookies governed by their own policies.
Google reCAPTCHA
We use Google reCAPTCHA v3 on registration and login pages to prevent bot activity. Google may collect data per their Privacy Policy. This is an essential security measure.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit MySurveyChoice, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:
- Accept All: Allow essential, functional, and analytics cookies
- Reject Non-Essential: Allow only essential cookies
- Manage Preferences: Choose which cookie categories to allow
Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in or participating in surveys. Disabling functional or analytics cookies will not affect core platform access.
Browser Cookie Settings
You can manage cookies directly through your browser settings:
For more information about cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no universally agreed standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. MySurveyChoice does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can manage your preferences through our cookie consent banner and browser settings.
Changes to This Policy
- We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- We will reset the cookie consent banner so you can review updated preferences
- For significant changes, we will notify registered members by email
Contact Us
- Email: privacy@mysurveychoice.com
- Subject: "Cookie Policy Enquiry"
- Response time: Within 5 business days
For our full Privacy Policy, visit mysurveychoice.com/privacy.