Cookie Policy & Declaration
Learn how The Trust Search uses cookies and similar technologies to keep our website working, keep your account secure, remember your choices, and improve your experience.
Last updated: 23 September 2026
1. What are cookies and why do we use them?
Cookies are small text files that websites save on your computer, phone, or other device when you visit them.
They help websites work properly and can remember things such as whether you are signed in, your preferences, and choices you have made. They can also help website owners understand how people use their websites.
At The Trust Search, we believe in being clear and honest about how we use cookies. We do not sell your personal information or use hidden or intrusive tracking.
We mainly use cookies to keep our website working, keep your account and sessions secure, remember your choices, improve your experience, protect our forms from bots and fraud, and, where allowed, understand how people use our website through optional analytics.
2. Cookie Categories Used on The Trust Search
We use different types of cookies depending on what they are needed for. Some cookies are necessary for the website to work, while others are optional and are only used when you allow them.
Necessary Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas, session management, and authentication. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie / Identifier | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| token / auth-token | User authentication & session security | The Trust Search | Session / 30 days |
| session_active | Maintains authenticated state across page reloads | The Trust Search | Session |
| tts_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | The Trust Search | 1 year |
| reCAPTCHA | Bot and fraud protection for forms | Google LLC | Session |
Functional Cookies
Currently DisabledThese cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your chosen location search filters, theme, or visited businesses) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
| Cookie / Identifier | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| user_location | Remembers your selected city or GPS search coordinates | The Trust Search | Persistent / LocalStorage |
| visited_businesses | Stores recently viewed companies for quick access | The Trust Search | Persistent / LocalStorage |
| theme | Remembers light or dark display preference | The Trust Search | Persistent / LocalStorage |
Analytics Cookies
Currently DisabledThese cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously, helping us improve site navigation and performance.
| Cookie / Identifier | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga / _ga_* | Distinguishes unique users and measures site traffic via Google Analytics | Google LLC | 2 years / 24 hours |
Marketing Cookies
Currently DisabledThese cookies track your activity across websites to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad.
| Cookie / Identifier | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp / _fbc | Used by Meta/Facebook to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness | Meta Platforms, Inc. | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Used by Google Ads for conversion tracking and ad experimentation | Google LLC | 3 months |
3. How can you change or withdraw your consent?
You can change or withdraw your cookie choices at any time. Simply click the link in the footer of our website, or use the button at the top of this page.
You can also control or delete cookies through your web browser settings.
Please remember that some cookies are necessary for the website to work. If you block or delete necessary cookies, some features may not work properly.
For example, you may not be able to sign in to your account, stay signed in, access certain secure areas, or submit verified reviews.
4. Third-Party Services
Some cookies or similar technologies on The Trust Search may be provided by third-party services that we use.
For example, Google reCAPTCHA may be used to help protect our forms from bots and fraudulent activity. Optional analytics or marketing technologies may also be provided by services such as Google or Meta when those features are enabled and you have provided the required permission.
These third-party services may process information according to their own privacy policies and terms.
5. Do We Sell Your Personal Information?
No. The Trust Search does not sell your personal information.
We use cookies for legitimate purposes such as keeping our website secure and functional, remembering your choices, improving our services, and using optional analytics or marketing features when permitted.
6. How long do cookies stay on your device?
The length of time a cookie stays on your device depends on what it is used for.
Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Others may remain for a longer period, such as one year or two years.
The cookie tables above show the expected duration for the cookies currently identified on The Trust Search.
Please note that browser settings, updates to our website, or changes made by third-party service providers may affect how cookies are stored or removed.
7. Your Privacy Choices
We respect your right to choose whether optional cookies can be used.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time. If you do not allow optional cookies, you can still use the main parts of The Trust Search.
Necessary cookies may still be used because they are needed to provide basic website functionality and security.
For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please read our Privacy Policy.
8. Questions About Cookies or Privacy
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our cookies, or how we handle your personal information, please contact us.
Email: support@thetrustsearch.com
You can also visit our Privacy Policy to learn more about how we handle your personal information.