Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 27, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how VerseOS ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our service.

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.

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences and settings
Keep you logged in to your account
Understand how you use our service
Improve your experience
Provide personalized content

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

Purpose: Required for the Service to function properly

These cookies are necessary for VerseOS to operate. They enable core functionality such as:

User authentication and session management
Security features
Load balancing
Basic service functionality

Provider: VerseOS, Supabase

Retention: Session-based or up to 1 year

Cannot be disabled: These cookies are essential and cannot be disabled without affecting Service functionality.

2.2 Functional Cookies

Purpose: Enhance your experience and remember your preferences

These cookies allow the Service to:

Remember your language preferences
Remember your theme settings (dark/light mode)
Remember your display preferences
Provide enhanced features

Provider: VerseOS

Retention: Up to 1 year

Can be disabled: You can disable these through browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how you use VerseOS

We use analytics cookies to:

Track which features are most popular
Understand user flows and navigation patterns
Identify areas for improvement
Measure service performance

Provider: PostHog

Privacy: PostHog respects user privacy and can be configured to minimize data collection. We use privacy-preserving settings where possible.

Retention: Configurable, defaults to 7 years

Privacy Policy: PostHog Privacy Policy

Opt-out: You can opt out of analytics tracking through your account settings or by contacting us.

2.4 Marketing Cookies (If Applicable)

Purpose: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness

We may use marketing cookies to:

Track conversions from marketing campaigns
Display relevant advertisements
Measure advertising effectiveness

Provider: Third-party advertising networks (if applicable)

Opt-out: You can opt out through your browser settings or by using advertising opt-out tools.

Note: Currently, VerseOS does not use third-party advertising cookies, but we reserve the right to do so in the future.

3. Third-Party Cookies

3.1 Supabase

Purpose: Authentication, database, and storage services

Cookies Used: Authentication tokens, session identifiers

Privacy: Supabase Privacy Policy

Cannot be disabled: Required for Service operation

3.2 Stripe

Purpose: Payment processing

Cookies Used: Session cookies for checkout process, fraud prevention

Privacy: Stripe Privacy Policy

Retention: Session-based

Note: Stripe cookies are only set when you use payment features.

3.3 PostHog

Purpose: Product analytics and user behavior tracking

Cookies Used: User identification, session tracking (privacy-preserving)

Privacy: PostHog Privacy Policy

Opt-out: Available through account settings

4. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use similar technologies:

4.1 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to:

Store your preferences (theme, language, etc.)
Cache data for faster loading
Store authentication state (securely)

4.2 Session Storage

We use session storage for:

Temporary data during your session
Form data (if you navigate away and return)
UI state management

4.3 IndexedDB

We use IndexedDB for:

Storing larger amounts of application data locally
Offline functionality (when available)
Performance optimization

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View what cookies are stored
Delete cookies
Block cookies from specific sites
Block all cookies
Get notified when cookies are set

Browser-specific instructions:

5.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can also use these tools to opt out of certain tracking:

Analytics: Opt out through your VerseOS account settings
Advertising: Use browser extensions or advertising network opt-out tools

5.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies:

Essential cookies: Service will not function properly
Functional cookies: Some features may not work as expected
Analytics cookies: We won't be able to improve the Service based on usage data

6. "Do Not Track" Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We respect your privacy preferences but may continue to use cookies as described in this policy.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

Changes in our practices
Changes in technology
Legal or regulatory requirements

We will:

Post the updated policy on this page
Update the "Last Updated" date
Notify you of significant changes

8. Your Rights

Under applicable privacy laws (including GDPR and CCPA), you have the right to:

Know what cookies are used
Consent to non-essential cookies
Withdraw consent at any time
Access information about cookies used
Request deletion of cookie data

9. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@verseos.studio

Address:
VerseOS
[Your Business Address]

10. Cookie Details

Essential Cookies

| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Retention | |------------|---------|----------|-----------| | sb-* | Supabase authentication | Supabase | Session / 1 year | | supabase.auth.token | Authentication token | Supabase | Session | | vercel_session_id | Session management | Vercel | Session |

Analytics Cookies

| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Retention | |------------|---------|----------|-----------| | ph_* | PostHog analytics | PostHog | 1 year | | _posthog_* | PostHog session tracking | PostHog | Session |

Functional Cookies

| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Retention | |------------|---------|----------|-----------| | verseos_preferences | User preferences | VerseOS | 1 year | | verseos_theme | Theme preference | VerseOS | 1 year |

Note: Cookie names and retention periods may change. This table reflects current usage as of the last updated date.

Thank you for using VerseOS. Your privacy and preferences matter to us.