Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Vaulternal ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our services.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our service.
2. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, a consent banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by category
- Change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer of any page
Essential cookies do not require consent as they are necessary for the website to function. Non-essential cookies (such as analytics) are only set after you grant consent.
3. Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cc_cookie | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 182 days |
| Session / auth token | Keeps you logged in to your account | Session |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
NEXT_LOCALE | Remembers your preferred language | 1 year |
theme | Stores your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
3.3 Analytics Cookies (Requires Consent)
We use privacy-focused analytics (PostHog) to understand how visitors use our website. Analytics cookies are only set after you grant consent via our cookie banner. These cookies help us improve our service by collecting anonymized usage data.
When analytics is active, PostHog may set cookies to distinguish users and track page views. You can opt out at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow selected third parties to place cookies for:
- Payment processing and fraud prevention (Stripe)
Third-party cookies are subject to the respective third party's privacy policy.
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Our Consent Banner
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer of any page. This opens a preferences panel where you can enable or disable cookie categories.
5.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies
- Allow only first-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly.
6. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to:
- Store encrypted session keys for vault operations (with a 15-minute time-to-live)
- Cache user preferences and application state
- Maintain performance optimizations
Local storage data related to encryption keys is automatically cleared after the session TTL expires.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. We will notify you of any material changes. When we add new cookie categories or third-party integrations, our consent banner will request your preference for the new categories.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
This document is provided in English. In case of any discrepancy between translated versions and the English original, the English version shall prevail.
Last updated: February 20, 2026