What are cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer or mobile device when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
How we use cookies
Velvet uses cookies for essential site functionality. With your consent, we also use Google Analytics to collect anonymised usage statistics that help us improve the website. We do not use advertising or marketing cookies.
Cookie types we use
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| velvet_session | Authentication and account security | Session | First-party essential |
| velvet_prefs | Remember announcement bar dismissal and UI preferences | 30 days | First-party essential |
| cookie_consent | Record your cookie preference | 1 year | First-party essential |
Analytics cookies (optional, require consent)
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguish unique visitors (Google Analytics) | 2 years | Third-party analytics |
| _ga_* | Persist session state for Google Analytics | 2 years | Third-party analytics |
Essential cookies are first-party (set by velvetvoice.app) and classified as strictly necessary under UK and EU cookie law. Analytics cookies are only set if you choose “Accept analytics” in the cookie banner.
Managing cookies
You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. Most browsers allow you to refuse all cookies or to refuse certain cookies. You can also delete cookies that have already been placed. However, if you disable essential cookies, parts of Velvet (such as signing in) will not work.
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Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.