Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Vin-G uses, and how you can control them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide analytics information. Some cookies are essential for the service to function; others require your consent.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (no consent required)
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| HttpOnly refresh token | Maintains your logged-in session. Set as an HttpOnly cookie so JavaScript cannot access it, reducing XSS risk. | 7 days |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks. | Session |
2.2 Analytics Cookies (consent required)
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
We only load Google Analytics after you give explicit consent via the cookie banner. Google Analytics uses this data to provide us with aggregated reports about how visitors use our platform.
2.3 Local Storage (not cookies, but similar)
| Key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie consent choice so we don't ask again | Until cleared |
| auth_token | Short-lived JWT access token for authenticated API calls | 15 minutes |
3. How to Control Cookies
3.1 Cookie Banner
When you first visit any Vin-G product, a cookie consent banner appears. You can accept or decline analytics cookies. You can change your choice at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer.
3.2 Browser Settings
You can configure your browser to refuse some or all cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being set. Note that refusing strictly necessary cookies will break authentication — you will not be able to log in.
3.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites using Google's opt-out browser add-on.
4. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via email and by updating the effective date above.
5. Contact
Questions about our use of cookies: legal@vin-g.com