Cookie Policy
Last updated 2026-08-18
This Cookie Policy explains how Venture Cortex uses cookies and similar technologies on our platform. We keep it minimal: we use cookies only for authentication and, with your consent, for analytics.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They allow a website to remember information about your visit. We use first-party cookies (set by venturecortex.com) only — we do not use third-party advertising cookies.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking authentication.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
__session | Clerk | Maintains your authenticated session | Session |
__client | Clerk | Identifies your Clerk client instance | 1 year |
__clerk_db_jwt | Clerk | Secure JWT for API authentication | Session |
These cookies are set by Clerk, our authentication provider. They do not track you across other websites.
Analytics Cookies
We use PostHog for product analytics to understand how features are used and improve the platform. These cookies are only set if you accept analytics in the cookie consent banner.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
ph_* | PostHog | Anonymous usage analytics (page views, feature usage) | 1 year |
ph_opt_in_out_* | PostHog | Stores your analytics opt-in/opt-out preference | 1 year |
PostHog is a hosted service (PostHog Cloud, US region). Analytics requests are routed through our own domain rather than sent to PostHog directly, which is why the cookie above is first-party — the data still reaches PostHog as our processor.
If you are signed in, analytics events are linked to your account identifier so we can tell repeat visits apart. We do not attach your name or email address to them, and we do not share analytics data with advertisers or ad networks.
No Advertising Cookies
We do not use any third-party advertising or tracking cookies. We do not participate in cross-site tracking networks. Your browsing behavior on other websites is not collected.
Managing Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Cookie consent banner: When you first visit the platform, a banner allows you to accept or decline analytics cookies. Your preference is stored in localStorage under the key
vc-cookie-consent. - Browser settings: You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in.
- Opt out: To change your analytics preference after initial consent, clear the
vc-cookie-consentkey from your browser's localStorage and reload the page.
Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us at support@venturecortex.com.