Cookie & Tracking Policy
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device when you visit web applications. They allow websites to remember user preferences (such as light/dark mode choices) and authenticate user sessions.
2. Categories of Cookies Used by Velora
Velora follows a strict data-minimization philosophy:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential for website operation, authentication sessions, and security verification. Cannot be disabled without breaking basic functionality.
Theme & Preference Storage
Local storage keys storing your preferred color theme (Light, Dark, or System Auto) without any cross-site tracking.
Analytics (Opt-in)
Vercel Analytics collects anonymized usage metrics after explicit consent. No personal identifiers are tracked. You can opt-out via the cookie banner at any time.
Security & Anti-Abuse (Necessary)
Google reCAPTCHA v3 is used across contact and signup forms to prevent automated abuse. It processes IP addresses, browser fingerprinting data, and interaction signals with Google LLC (USA) under legitimate interest for security. See Google Privacy Policy.
3. Cookie & Data Inventory
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| velora-theme | Theme preference storage | Velora | Persistent |
| velora-consent | Consent choice storage | Velora | Persistent |
| _va | Vercel Analytics (opt-in) | Vercel Inc. | Session |
| reCAPTCHA tokens | Anti-abuse security | Google LLC | Session / 2 weeks |
No third-party advertising trackers, behavioral profiling pixels, or social media tracking beacons are used on the public website.
4. Managing Preferences
You can configure your browser to reject cookies or alert you when cookies are placed. However, disabling technical cookies may affect your ability to stay authenticated on the developer dashboard.
- Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome
- Firefox: Enhanced Tracking Protection
- Safari: Manage cookies in Safari
- Edge: Manage cookies in Edge