Cookie Policy
What cookies we use, why we use them, and how to control them.
Last updated: April 1, 2026
Contents
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, so that your next visit can be easier and more useful.
Cookies can be "first-party" (set by VendVice) or "third-party" (set by a service we use, like an analytics provider). They can also be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (which stay until they expire or you delete them).
2. How We Use Cookies
VendVice uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential operations: keeping you signed in, securing your session, and remembering your preferences
- Analytics: understanding how visitors use our website so we can improve it
- Performance: measuring page load times and detecting errors
- Marketing: measuring the effectiveness of our advertising and outreach (only when you consent)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website and platform to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling out forms. You can configure your browser to block them, but parts of the site will not work.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| vv_session | Keeps you signed in to your VendVice account | Session |
| vv_csrf | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| vv_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. They tell us which pages are most popular, how visitors move around the site, and where they come from.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — used to persist session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors | 24 hours |
Functional Cookies
These enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferred language or region.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| vv_prefs | Remembers display preferences (theme, layout) | 1 year |
| vv_locale | Remembers your language and region selection | 1 year |
Marketing Cookies
These are used to deliver relevant advertising and to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They are only set if you consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel — measures ad performance | 3 months |
| li_sugr | LinkedIn — used for visitor insights | 3 months |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use to make the site work better and to understand our audience. These third parties may collect information about you across different websites. We currently use:
- Google Analytics — for website usage analytics (privacy policy)
- Cloudflare — for security, caching, and performance (privacy policy)
- Stripe — for payment processing (privacy policy)
We do not control these third parties or their use of cookies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to control or limit how we and third parties use cookies:
Browser settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete them from your device. The exact steps depend on the browser you use:
Please note that if you block essential cookies, parts of the VendVice platform may not function properly.
Opt-out tools
For analytics and advertising cookies, you can also use industry opt-out tools:
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Because there is no industry standard for how to interpret DNT signals, we currently do not respond to them. You can still control cookies using the methods described above.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal and regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you through the platform.
8. Contact Us
Questions about this Cookie Policy? Contact us at:
VendVice
Email: privacy@vendvice.com
Support: support@vendvice.com
For more information about how we handle your data, see our Privacy Policy.