Cookie Policy

Last updated: 20 August 2026

This policy explains how Vanity Analysis uses cookies and similar technologies. It describes what we place on your device, why, and the choices available to you. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

Our approach is deliberately minimal. We use only the technologies required to operate the platform securely, together with those set by our payment processor when you make a purchase. We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles, and we do not currently use analytics or tracking technologies.

What these technologies are

A cookie is a small text file stored by your browser. Related technologies — such as browser local storage — allow a site to store limited information on your device. Where this policy refers to information stored in your browser, it means these mechanisms collectively. We describe each technology by what it actually is rather than labelling everything a “cookie”.

Strictly necessary technologies

These are required for core functionality and cannot be switched off through a consent choice, because the service cannot operate securely without them. They support:

• authentication and keeping you signed in;
• maintaining a secure session;
• protecting the account and the service against unauthorised access;
• essential account functionality.

In practice, this is a single first-party session cookie, named va_session. It stores a randomly generated session reference — never your password, and never your account details. It is set to be inaccessible to page scripts (HttpOnly), is transmitted only over an encrypted connection in production, is restricted to same-site navigation, and expires after 30 days unless you sign out sooner. Signing out or clearing it ends the session on your device.

Where your browser retains limited technical preferences locally to operate the interface, that information stays on your device and is not used for tracking.

Payment technologies (Stripe)

Payments are handled by Stripe. When you visit the checkout page, Stripe loads its own components to capture card details securely and to help detect and prevent fraud. As part of this, Stripe may set its own cookies or store information in your browser under its own control. These technologies are governed by Stripe’s policies rather than ours, and they appear only on pages where payment is involved. Card details are entered directly into Stripe’s components and are not received or stored by Vanity Analysis.

Analytics and non-essential technologies

Vanity Analysis does not currently use analytics, advertising, or third-party tracking technologies. We do not deploy Google Analytics, advertising pixels, or comparable tools, and we do not build behavioural profiles of visitors.

If we introduce analytics or other non-essential technologies in the future, we will update this policy first, describe the provider and purpose, and — where required by law — ask for your consent before they are used.

Consent

Strictly necessary technologies do not require consent, and there are currently no analytics or advertising technologies for you to accept or reject. Because we do not yet operate non-essential tracking, you will not see a consent banner offering those choices. Declining any technology we may add in future will not prevent you from using the core research features of Vanity Analysis; only the additional, non-essential capability would be affected.

Managing cookies in your browser

You can view, block, and delete cookies through your browser settings, and you can clear information stored in local storage the same way. Please note that blocking or clearing the strictly necessary session cookie will sign you out and prevent you from signing back in until it is allowed, because it is what keeps your session secure.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes to the platform or to the technologies we use. When we make a material change, we will revise the “last updated” date above and, where appropriate, provide additional notice.

Contact

Questions about this policy can be sent to contact@vanityanalysis.com.