What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
Vendable.ai uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Ensure our website functions properly
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve your user experience
- Provide personalized content
- Analyze website performance
- Deliver targeted marketing
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
**Examples:**
- Session cookies
- Authentication cookies
- Security cookies
- Load balancing cookies
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and if you receive error messages. These cookies help us improve how our website works.
**Examples:**
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics)
- Performance monitoring cookies
- Error tracking cookies
Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience, such as your language preference or region.
**Examples:**
- Language preference cookies
- Theme selection cookies
- User interface customization cookies
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or limit how many times you see an ad.
**Examples:**
- Retargeting cookies
- Social media cookies
- Advertising network cookies
Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on our website to:
- Provide analytics services
- Deliver advertisements
- Enable social media features
- Improve website functionality
Analytics Providers
- **Google Analytics**: Helps us understand how visitors interact with our website
- **Mixpanel**: Tracks user interactions and engagement metrics
- **Hotjar**: Provides heatmaps and user session recordings
Advertising Partners
- **Google Ads**: Delivers targeted advertisements
- **Facebook Pixel**: Enables Facebook advertising and analytics
- **LinkedIn Insight Tag**: Provides LinkedIn advertising analytics
Social Media
- **Facebook**: Enables Facebook social features
- **Twitter**: Enables Twitter social features
- **LinkedIn**: Enables LinkedIn social features
Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either:
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control and/or delete cookies through your browser settings:
- **Chrome**: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- **Firefox**: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- **Safari**: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- **Edge**: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics: [Google Analytics Opt-out](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout)
- Google Ads: [Google Ads Settings](https://www.google.com/settings/ads)
- Facebook: [Facebook Ad Preferences](https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences)
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies:
- Some website features may not function properly
- You may not be able to access certain areas
- Your preferences may not be saved
- You may see less relevant advertisements
- Your user experience may be degraded
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your choice to manage cookies through browser settings and our cookie consent tools.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Displaying a notice on our website
- Requesting renewed consent where required
International Users
If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16 through cookies.
Cookie List
Below is a detailed list of cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration | |------------|----------|---------|------|-----------| | _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | Analytics | 2 years | | _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | Analytics | 24 hours | | sessionId | Vendable.ai | Maintains user session | Essential | Session | | auth_token | Vendable.ai | Authentication | Essential | 7 days | | theme | Vendable.ai | User theme preference | Functionality | 1 year | | language | Vendable.ai | Language preference | Functionality | 1 year | | _fbp | Facebook | Facebook Pixel | Marketing | 90 days | | IDE | Google | Google advertising | Marketing | 1 year |
*This list is not exhaustive and may be updated periodically.*