Cookie Policy
Last updated: 9 December 2025
This Cookie Policy ("Policy") explains how the Flashvery Operator Team ("we", the "Operator") uses cookies and similar technologies on the Flashvery website and app (the "Service"). This Policy supplements the Privacy Policy.
1. Scope & Placement
- This page serves as the destination of the banner's "Learn more" link.
- For individual rights and other privacy details, see the Privacy Policy.
2. Our Analytics Approach
We use privacy-focused analytics that do not require cookie consent:
Plausible Analytics
- No cookies used: Plausible does not use cookies or store any personal data
- No tracking across sites: Each visit is anonymous with no persistent identifiers
- GDPR compliant by design: No consent banner required
- EU-hosted: Data is processed on EU-owned infrastructure
PostHog (Optional, Consent-Based)
For users who opt-in to enhanced analytics:
- Used for advanced features like session replay and A/B testing
- Only enabled with explicit user consent via account settings
- You can enable/disable this in your Account Settings
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Always active. Required for basic site functionality:
| Cookie | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
authjs.session-token | Session authentication | Session |
authjs.csrf-token | CSRF protection | Session |
NEXT_LOCALE | Language preference | 1 year |
Analytics (Consent-Based Only)
| Provider | Purpose | Enabled By |
|---|---|---|
| PostHog | Advanced analytics, session replay | Account settings opt-in |
4. Do Not Track (DNT) & Global Privacy Control (GPC)
We respect privacy signals:
- DNT (Do Not Track): If enabled in your browser, all analytics are disabled
- GPC (Global Privacy Control): If enabled, all tracking is disabled
These signals are automatically detected and honored across all analytics tools.
5. Managing Your Choices
For All Visitors
- Plausible analytics are cookie-free and do not require consent
- Your DNT/GPC browser settings are automatically respected
For Logged-in Users
- Go to Account Settings to manage your privacy preferences
- Toggle "Share registration data for analytics" to opt-in/out of PostHog
Browser Settings
You can also:
- Enable DNT (Do Not Track) in your browser settings
- Install a GPC-supporting extension
- Clear cookies in your browser settings
6. Third-Party Services
Analytics providers receive data only within the scope of your consent:
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared | Cookie-Free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plausible | Page views, basic events | Aggregated only, no PII | ✓ |
| PostHog | Advanced analytics | With consent only | ✗ |
7. Regional Notes (EEA/UK/Switzerland)
- We use privacy-by-design analytics (Plausible) that comply with GDPR without requiring consent
- Enhanced analytics (PostHog) are only enabled with explicit opt-in
- You may withdraw consent at any time (withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of prior processing)
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect legal or service changes. Where material, we will provide notice on the site.
9. Contact
- Flashvery Operator Team
- Email: support@flashvery.com