Cookie Policy

Version: 1.2 Effective Date: 30 April 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how VeriStay Ltd ("VeriStay", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at veristay.app or use our Services.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

We also use similar technologies such as:

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website and signed-in dashboards to function properly. They cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
.AspNetCore.Cookies Maintains your authenticated session in the dashboard and admin portal Session
.AspNetCore.Antiforgery.* Anti-forgery (CSRF) token used by .NET form posts Session
Auth0 session cookies Set by Auth0 during sign-in (see Auth0 / Okta Privacy Policy) Session
Cloudflare Turnstile cookies Bot protection on signup forms (see Cloudflare Privacy Policy) Short-lived

Note: your cookie preferences themselves are stored in your browser's localStorage (key veristay_cookie_consent), not as a cookie.

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They are only set with your consent.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Provider
_ga Distinguishes unique users 2 years Google Analytics
_ga_* Maintains session state 2 years Google Analytics
_gid Distinguishes users 24 hours Google Analytics

2.3 Preference Cookies (Optional)

These cookies remember your preferences and settings within the dashboards.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
VeriStay.Culture Stores your preferred language / culture in the dashboard 1 year
veristay_admin_locale Stores your preferred language in the admin portal 1 year
veristay_admin_tenant Remembers your last-selected tenant in the admin portal (admin users only) 1 year

3. How to Manage Cookies

3.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

3.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to do it in common browsers:

Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages or are essential for specific flows (e.g. signup, authentication). We do not control the cookies placed by third parties. Please refer to their privacy policies for more information:

5. Consent Logging

When you make a cookie choice, we store your preferences locally on your device. We also record:

This information is stored to demonstrate compliance with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.

If we add new cookies or change the purpose of existing cookies, we will ask for your consent again where required.

7. Contact Us

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

VeriStay Ltd
Email: info@veristay.app

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