Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

Effective Date: January 15, 2026 · Last Updated: January 15, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how VPN Anonymous ("we," "us," "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on vpnanonymous.space (the "Site"), what they do, and how you can control them.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal data more broadly.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit it. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over time — for example, your language choice or whether you've accepted a cookie banner.

"Similar technologies" include local storage, session storage, and pixels. In this policy, when we say "cookies," we mean all of these unless stated otherwise.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

We use a deliberately minimal set of cookies. We do not use advertising cookies, cross-site tracking cookies, or social media pixels.

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the Site to function. They cannot be disabled via our cookie banner, because the Site would not work without them.

• cookieConsent — stores your cookie choice (accepted/declined) in browser local storage. Duration: until you clear your browser storage. Provider: VPN Anonymous (first-party).

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand which articles are useful and how visitors find the Site. They are set only if you click "Accept" on our cookie banner. We use privacy-respecting analytics that:

• Do not set persistent cross-site identifiers
• Do not track you across other websites
• Store data in aggregated, anonymized form

If you decline, no analytics cookies are set, and we do not receive any visit data about you.

3.3 Third-Party CDN Cookies

The Site loads some static assets (Bootstrap CSS/JS, fonts) from public CDNs. These CDNs may set their own short-lived technical cookies to optimize delivery and detect abuse. We do not control these cookies. Refer to the CDN provider's own cookie policy for details.

4. What We Do NOT Use

To be explicit, we do not use:

• Advertising or retargeting cookies
• Social media tracking pixels (Facebook Pixel, TikTok Pixel, etc.)
• Cross-site behavioral tracking
• Fingerprinting scripts that identify you without cookies
• Data broker or audience segmentation cookies

5. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options to control cookies:

5.1 Our cookie banner: On your first visit, a banner appears allowing you to Accept or Decline optional cookies. Your choice is stored locally and respected on future visits. To change your choice, clear your browser's local storage for this Site.

5.2 Browser settings: All major browsers let you block or delete cookies. Instructions:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

5.3 Do Not Track (DNT): Some browsers send a "Do Not Track" signal. We respect DNT — if your browser sends it, we do not set analytics cookies regardless of your banner choice.

5.4 Global Privacy Control (GPC): We honor GPC signals as a valid opt-out of analytics cookies.

Note: blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the Site from working correctly.

6. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans:

• Consent record: stored until you clear your browser's local storage.
• Analytics cookies: typically expire within 12 months or less, depending on the provider.
• CDN technical cookies: session-based or a few hours.

7. Legal Basis (GDPR / ePrivacy)

For users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland:

• Strictly necessary cookies are set on the basis of our legitimate interest in operating a functional website, and are exempt from consent requirements under the ePrivacy Directive.
• Analytics cookies are set only with your prior consent, which you may withdraw at any time via the cookie banner or by clearing your local storage.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. Contact

Questions about cookies or this policy? Contact us at privacy@vpnanonymous.space.