Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how VendorRecon uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It covers what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to keep you signed in, and to keep the service secure. Cookies set by the site you are visiting are called first-party cookies; cookies set by other parties are third-party cookies.
Why we use cookies
We use only essential (strictly necessary) cookies. They keep you signed in and protect the service against abuse. We do not use advertising or interest-based tracking cookies, and we do not sell your data. Our product analytics (Vercel Analytics) is cookieless and does not identify you.
The cookies we use
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management and abuse prevention | 30 minutes |
| _cfuvid | Cloudflare | Identifies trusted traffic for security and performance | Session |
| __client | Clerk | Keeps you signed in (authentication session) | Up to ~10 years |
| __client_uat | Clerk | Tracks your authentication state | Up to ~10 years |
| __clerk_environment | Clerk | Stores sign-in configuration (browser local storage) | Persistent |
How to control cookies
Because we use only strictly necessary cookies, the site cannot work correctly without them, so there is no separate consent banner to manage. You can still block or delete cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may sign you out or break parts of the app. Browser instructions: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge.
Other technologies
Our transactional emails may include a standard pixel that indicates whether a message was delivered and opened, so we can keep alerts reliable. We do not use web beacons or tracking pixels for advertising.
Targeted advertising
We do not serve targeted or interest-based advertising, and we do not allow third-party advertising cookies on the site.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for legal reasons. The date at the top shows when it was last updated.
Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? Email info@vendorrecon.org.