Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 01/03/2026
Last Updated: 01/03/2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work efficiently and provide information to website owners.
How Cookies Work:
- A website sends a cookie to your browser
- Your browser stores the cookie on your device
- The cookie is sent back to the website on subsequent visits
- This allows the website to "remember" you
2. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name |
Type |
Purpose |
Duration |
Required? |
vcl_session |
Session |
Keeps you logged in while browsing VCL |
Session |
Essential |
vcl_auth |
Authentication |
Remembers your login between sessions |
30 days |
Essential |
vcl_csrf |
Security |
Protects against CSRF attacks |
Session |
Essential |
vcl_preferences |
Functional |
Stores your settings (theme, language) |
1 year |
Functional |
vcl_analytics |
Analytics |
Helps us understand how VCL is used |
1 year |
Analytics |
3. Types of Cookies
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for VCL to function and cannot be disabled:
- Authentication and login
- Security and fraud prevention
- Session management
⚠️ Note: If you block essential cookies, VCL will not function properly and you may not be able to log in.
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience but are not strictly necessary:
- Remember your preferences (language, theme)
- Remember previous actions
- Provide enhanced features
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how VCL is used:
- Count visits and traffic sources
- Measure feature usage
- Identify areas for improvement
What We DON'T Track:
- ❌ Your business data or content
- ❌ Personally identifiable information
- ❌ Activity outside VCL
3.4 Third-Party Cookies
VCL may use third-party services that set cookies:
- Google OAuth: Only if you connect Google Business Profile integration
4. Managing Cookies
4.1 Cookie Preferences in VCL
You can control non-essential cookies in your VCL account:
- Log in to VCL
- Go to Settings → Privacy
- Toggle cookie preferences
- Click "Save Preferences"
4.2 Browser Cookie Settings
Google Chrome:
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
Firefox:
Settings → Privacy & Security
Safari:
Preferences → Privacy
Microsoft Edge:
Settings → Cookies and site permissions
4.3 Delete Cookies
To delete cookies already stored:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy → Clear Data → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Remove All
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data → Cookies
5. Do Not Track
VCL respects "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser settings for analytics cookies.
If DNT is enabled:
- We will not set analytics cookies
- We will not track your usage patterns
- Essential cookies will still be used (required for VCL to function)
6. More Information
For more information about cookies:
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