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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 23, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

ValueTracker uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze usage, and provide essential functionality.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Authentication: To keep you logged in and manage your session
  • Security: To protect against fraud and enhance security
  • Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
  • Analytics: To understand how you use our service
  • Performance: To monitor and improve service performance

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the service to function and cannot be disabled:

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
next-auth.session-tokenAuthentication session30 days
next-auth.csrf-tokenSecurity protectionSession
__Secure-next-auth.callback-urlOAuth redirect handlingSession

3.2 Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization:

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
theme-preferenceDark/light mode setting1 year
user-prefsDashboard preferences1 year

3.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our service:

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_ga, _gidGoogle Analytics tracking2 years / 24 hours

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

4.1 Authentication Providers

Google OAuth: When you sign in with Google, Google may set cookies to manage the authentication process. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.

4.2 Hosting and Infrastructure

Vercel: Our hosting provider may set cookies for performance monitoring and DDoS protection.

5. How to Control Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

5.2 Our Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences for non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner or in your account settings.

Note: Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using ValueTracker, as they are required for authentication and security.

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites not to track you. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to these signals. We honor essential functionality requirements but respect browser-level cookie controls.

7. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage and session storage to:

  • Cache data for offline functionality
  • Store temporary form data
  • Maintain UI state between sessions
  • Improve application performance

You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or privacy settings.

8. Mobile Applications

If we release mobile applications in the future, they may use similar tracking technologies. Device-level advertising IDs can be managed in your mobile device settings.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@valuetracker.app

Privacy Page: Privacy Policy

Summary

Essential cookies: Required for the service to work (authentication, security)
Functional cookies: Improve your experience (preferences, settings)
Analytics cookies: Help us understand usage patterns (can be disabled)