Last Updated: January 22, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how VibeGuide ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure areas access, and remembering your preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our Service.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make (such as your preferred theme or language) to provide a more personalized experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Remembers dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| locale | Remembers language preference | 1 year |
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and if you receive error messages. This information is used to improve how our website works.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _cf_bm | Cloudflare bot management | 30 minutes |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare security | 1 year |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies. The third parties that set these cookies can recognize your device both when it visits our website and when it visits certain other websites.
Third-Party Services We Use
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google may use the data collected to contextualize and personalize ads on its own advertising network. Google Privacy Policy
Cloudflare
We use Cloudflare for security, performance, and reliability. Cloudflare may place cookies to identify trusted web traffic. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
4. How to Control Cookies
You have several options for controlling cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using these tools:
- Google Analytics Opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- General Opt-out: Visit Your Online Choices (EU) or NAI Consumer Opt-Out (US)
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices through the cookie controls described above.
5. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Specifically:
- You may need to manually adjust preferences each visit
- Some interactive features may not work
- Analytics data will not be collected about your visit
- Security features may be impacted
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to function.
6. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:
Local Storage
We may use local storage (HTML5) to store preferences and improve performance. Unlike cookies, local storage data is not sent to the server with every request.
Pixel Tags / Web Beacons
Small graphic images (also known as "pixel tags" or "clear GIFs") that may be included on our website and emails to help us understand how users interact with our content.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@vibeguide.dev
By continuing to use VibeGuide, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.