Last updated: 2026-08-07 — v1.2.0
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies Veloxshot uses, what they do, and how you can control them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are saved on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize you on subsequent visits and save your preferences. Some cookies are indispensable for the site to function; others help us understand how the site is used or measure marketing campaigns.
How we group cookies
We group cookies into three categories. You decide which non-essential categories you allow:
1. Strictly Necessary
Required for Veloxshot to function. They cannot be deactivated. They include:
- Authentication — keeps you logged into your session (managed by Clerk).
- Cart — saves the photos you selected until you complete the purchase (browser localStorage).
- Language — remembers the language you chose.
- Cookie Consent — saves your choices made in this banner (
vlx_consent, 13 months).
2. Analytics
Helps us understand how the site is used so we can find and resolve issues, and lets photographers see how many people viewed their work. Deactivated by default.
- Google Analytics — measures how visitors move through the site so we can find pages that are slow, broken, or confusing. It writes cookies whose names begin with
_ga, plus_gidand_gat. - Visitor measurement identifier — a random identifier (
vlx_vid, 13 months) that lets us tell repeat visits apart from new ones without knowing who you are. It contains no name, email, or account reference, and it is never used to build an advertising profile. It is what allows a photographer to be told "42 people viewed this album" rather than "this album was opened 300 times".
If you decline Analytics, none of the above is set, and any that already exist are deleted immediately. We still count album and photo views, because a photographer needs to know their work is being seen — but without a stored identifier those counts cannot distinguish you across days, so you are counted as a fresh visitor each day and never recognised over time.
3. Marketing
Used to measure the effectiveness of advertisements and show you relevant content on other sites. Deactivated by default. There are currently no active marketing cookies; this category exists so that any future tracker (e.g., Meta Pixel) requires your explicit opt-in before executing.
How to change your choice
You can change your cookie preferences at any time via the Cookie Preferences link in the website footer. If you have an account, your choice is also saved in your profile so that it is preserved across devices.
Third-Party Cookies
| Provider | Purpose | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk | Login session | Strictly Necessary |
| Google Analytics | Site usage measurement | Analytics (opt-in) |
| Stripe | Payment processing on the checkout page | Strictly Necessary |
Updates to this policy
When this Cookie Policy changes substantially, we will ask you again on your next visit to confirm or adjust your preferences. The version of the policy you accepted will be recorded.
Contact
Do you have any questions? Write to us at support@veloxshot.com.