Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026 · Last Updated: January 1, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Vensta ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and platform at vensta.io. By continuing to use our Services, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website or use a web application. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide analytical information to operators. Cookies can be:
- Session cookies: Expire when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
- First-party cookies: Set directly by Vensta
- Third-party cookies: Set by our trusted service provider partners
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential to operate our platform and cannot be disabled. They are used for user authentication, session management, security protection, and maintaining your cookie preference settings. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our platform by collecting anonymous usage data including page views, feature usage, session duration, and navigation patterns. This information is used to improve our platform and user experience.
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, including remembering your dashboard settings, interface preferences, language selections, and saved states within the venture development workspace.
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They track your browsing behavior to enable targeted advertising on third-party platforms. You can opt out through our cookie consent manager.
3. Third-Party Cookies and Services
We work with trusted service providers who may set cookies on our platform:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analytics and user behavior analysis
- Intercom: In-app messaging and customer support
- Stripe: Secure payment processing and fraud detection
- HubSpot: CRM and marketing automation
- LinkedIn Insight Tag: B2B conversion tracking
4. Cookie Retention Periods
- Session cookies: Expire when you close your browser
- Authentication cookies: Up to 30 days (or until logout)
- Preference cookies: Up to 12 months
- Analytics cookies: Up to 24 months
- Marketing cookies: Up to 12 months
- Cookie consent preferences: Up to 12 months
5. How to Control Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
- Cookie Consent Manager: Use our cookie banner to accept or decline non-essential cookie categories. You can update your preferences at any time.
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies. Blocking certain cookies may affect platform functionality.
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Browser Add-on to prevent data collection.
- Advertising Opt-Out: Visit optout.networkadvertising.org or aboutads.info/choices to opt out of interest-based advertising.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. As there is currently no universal standard for DNT responses, we do not alter our data collection practices in response to DNT signals. We will update this policy if a recognized standard is established.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Material changes will be communicated through our cookie consent banner or by email.
8. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies:
- Privacy: privacy@vensta.io
- Website: vensta.io