Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 22, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site owner. We also use similar technologies such as browser local storage (described below).
2. How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies
Velona uses cookies and local storage for the following purposes:
- Authentication: To keep you signed in across page navigations.
- Security: To protect your account from cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and session hijacking.
- Preferences: To remember your UI theme (light/dark) setting.
- Session management: To detect and invalidate revoked sessions.
We do not use cookies for advertising, third-party tracking, or cross-site analytics.
3. Specific Cookies and Storage Items We Use
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
access_token |
HTTP-only cookie | Stores your session JWT for authenticated API requests. Set as httpOnly; SameSite=Lax; Secure, not accessible to JavaScript. |
Session (expires per JWT_EXPIRE_MINUTES setting, typically 7 days) |
access_token (localStorage) |
Browser local storage | Mirrors the JWT for email/password sessions so the JavaScript app layer can attach it as a Bearer header. OAuth sessions use the cookie only. | Until logout or session revocation |
user |
Browser local storage | Caches basic profile information (name, email) to avoid repeated API calls on each page load. | Until logout |
theme |
Browser local storage | Stores your UI theme preference (light or dark). | Persistent (until manually cleared) |
4. Essential Cookies, No Consent Required
All cookies and storage items used by Velona are strictly necessary for the Service to function. They are used exclusively for authentication, security, and basic user preferences. Under applicable law, strictly necessary cookies do not require your prior consent.
We do not use optional, analytics, marketing, or third-party tracking cookies.
5. How to Control or Delete Cookies
You can control and/or delete cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for common browsers:
- 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 → Cookies and site permissions
Please note that deleting authentication cookies or local storage will sign you out of Velona. Restricting cookies entirely may prevent the Service from functioning correctly.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our practices change. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
7. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact our Grievance Officer or reach out through the support channels on the Velona website.