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Cookie policy.
We use as few cookies as possible. Analytics cookies are only set if you say yes — and you can change your mind at any time.
Last updated: 4 October 2026
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a website stores in your browser. Some are essential for the site to work; others help us understand how the site is used.
Your choice
When you first visit, we ask whether you accept analytics cookies. Until you accept, Google Analytics runs in a privacy-preserving mode that sets no analytics cookies. If you decline, we remember that choice and remove any analytics cookies already set.
You can change your choice at any time with the Cookie settings link at the bottom of every page, or by clearing cookies in your browser.
Cookies we use
Strictly necessary
These are needed for the website to work and to remember your cookie choice. They cannot be switched off.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
vv_consent | Remembers whether you accepted or declined analytics cookies. | 12 months |
_GRECAPTCHA | Set by Google reCAPTCHA on the contact page to tell people from spam bots and protect the form. | 6 months |
PHPSESSID | Standard session cookie used by our hosting and security components. | Until you close your browser |
wordpress_*, wp-settings-* | Keep site administrators signed in. Set only when an administrator logs in. | Session to 1 year |
Analytics (only with your consent)
We use Google Analytics to understand which pages are useful and how visitors find us. Google processes this data on our behalf; see how Google uses information from sites that use its services.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes unique visitors. | 2 years |
_ga_<ID> | Keeps track of your session. | 2 years |
Advertising
We do not use advertising or tracking cookies, and advertising-related consent signals are always set to “denied”.
Third-party content
Our fonts are hosted on our own server, so loading them does not send any information to third parties.
Our contact form is protected by Google reCAPTCHA, which loads from Google’s servers and may set the security cookie listed above. Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
More information
For how we handle personal information more generally, see our Privacy Policy. Questions? Email information@validatedvegan.org.