1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our services. Cookies are commonly used across the internet and do not harm your device.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and session management
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Form submission and data persistence
- Loading balancing and server operations
These cookies are essential and cannot be disabled.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us:
- Count page visits and traffic sources
- Identify popular content and features
- Understand user behavior and journey
- Improve website performance and usability
We use Google Analytics and similar tools for this purpose. All data is anonymized.
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to enhance your experience:
- Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
- Language settings
- Form data and input history
- User-specific settings and configurations
2.4 Marketing Cookies
If you consent, we may use marketing cookies to:
- Track your interactions with our marketing campaigns
- Show you relevant content and advertisements
- Measure campaign effectiveness
- Understand your interests and preferences
You can disable these cookies at any time through your cookie preferences.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain cookies from third-party providers, including:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and traffic analysis
- Firebase: For app hosting and analytics services
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and pixel tracking
- Advertising Networks: For targeted advertising (if enabled)
These third parties have their own cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies to understand how they use cookies.
4. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 1-2 years)
- Essential Cookies: May persist for security and functionality purposes
5. Your Cookie Choices
5.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
5.2 Browser Settings
You can manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data
5.3 Important Notice
Disabling cookies may affect the functionality and user experience of our website. Some features may not work properly without essential cookies.
6. Tracking Technologies
We also use other tracking technologies beyond cookies:
- Pixel Tags: Small images embedded in emails and pages for tracking
- Web Beacons: Clear images used to measure engagement
- Local Storage: Browser storage for app data and preferences
- Do Not Track: We respect browser Do Not Track signals
7. Data Privacy and Security
We take the security of cookie data seriously:
- Sensitive information is encrypted
- Cookies are transmitted over HTTPS
- We follow industry best practices for data protection
- We limit access to cookie data to authorized personnel only
8. International Compliance
We comply with international cookie regulations including:
- GDPR (EU): We obtain explicit consent before using non-essential cookies
- CCPA (California): We provide cookie disclosure and opt-out options
- PECR (UK): We respect electronic marketing communication preferences
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our cookie policy or wish to manage your preferences, please contact us:
VeloStaq
Email: privacy@velostaq.com
Website: velostaq.com
10. Cookie Policy Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website indicates your acceptance of any changes.