Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
2. How We Use Cookies
Vendi uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential Functionality: To enable core features like authentication and security
- Performance: To understand how you use our Service and improve it
- Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and measure effectiveness
- Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
Required for the Service to function. These cannot be disabled.
- Authentication: Remember your login state
- Security: Protect against fraud and abuse
- Session Management: Maintain your session across pages
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how you use the Service. You can opt out.
- Usage Analytics: Track which features you use
- Performance Metrics: Measure page load times and errors
- A/B Testing: Test new features with subsets of users
3.3 Preference Cookies
Remember your choices and settings.
- Language: Your preferred language
- Display Settings: Your view preferences
- Notification Settings: Your alert preferences
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Hosting Providers: CDN and infrastructure cookies
- Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
These third parties have their own privacy policies. We do not control their cookies.
5. Cookie Duration
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. Used for authentication and session management.
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Used to remember preferences and improve user experience. Typically expire after 1-12 months.
6. How to Control Cookies
6.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close the browser
- Allow cookies from specific websites
Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning properly.
6.2 Opt-Out Options
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
- Do Not Track: We respect browser Do Not Track signals
6.3 Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, you can control tracking through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads
7. Specific Cookie Details
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| vendi_session | Authentication | Session | Essential |
| vendi_csrf | Security | Session | Essential |
| vendi_prefs | User preferences | 12 months | Preference |
| _ga | Google Analytics | 2 years | Analytics |
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please check this page periodically for updates.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at [email protected]