Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This policy explains what cookies are and how we use them on vulcord.pro. When you visit our site, small data files get stored on your device. These help us remember your preferences and understand how people interact with our content.
We're transparent about the tracking technologies we use. Below, you'll find detailed information about each type, why we need them, and how you can control your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are tiny text files that websites place on your computer or mobile device. They're pretty much everywhere on the internet now. When you return to a site, your browser sends these cookies back to the server, which helps the site recognize you and remember things about your previous visit.
Think of them as digital breadcrumbs. Some disappear when you close your browser (session cookies), while others stick around for longer periods (persistent cookies). The lifespan depends on what job they're meant to do.
Real-world example: When you log into your Vulcord account and select "Remember me," a persistent cookie stores your login state. Without it, you'd need to sign in every single time you opened a new browser tab.
Types of Tracking Technologies We Use
Different cookies serve different purposes. Here's how we categorize them on vulcord.pro:
Essential Cookies
These keep the site functioning properly. They enable basic features like secure logins, form submissions, and account access. The site genuinely can't work without them.
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices and preferences. Things like your selected currency display, seasonal investment alerts you've set up, or your dashboard layout customizations.
Analytical Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with vulcord.pro. We track which pages get the most attention, where people spend their time, and what content resonates during different investment seasons.
Marketing Cookies
These track your browsing patterns across our site. We use them to show you relevant content about seasonal investment opportunities that match your demonstrated interests.
How We Use Cookies on Vulcord
Our platform focuses on seasonal investing strategies, which means timing matters. Cookies help us deliver timely information when market conditions align with specific investment opportunities.
Session Management
When you're logged into your account, cookies maintain your authenticated state. They also preserve your market watchlists and alert preferences during your browsing session. Without these, you'd lose your settings every time you clicked to a different page.
Performance Monitoring
We track page load times and technical performance across different devices. This helps us identify if our seasonal data charts are loading slowly on mobile devices or if certain features need optimization. The data we collect is aggregated—we're looking at patterns, not individual users.
Content Personalization
Based on which seasonal investment categories you explore, we adjust the content you see on your dashboard. If you frequently check autumn market trends, we'll prioritize that information when you return. This saves you time and makes the platform more useful.
Practical application: Let's say you visited our spring investment opportunities page three times in February 2025. When you return in March, we'll surface related spring market analysis articles and alert you to relevant seasonal patterns emerging in the data.
Your Data, Your Control
You have complete authority over cookie settings. Most browsers let you block cookies entirely, though this might affect how well the site works. We respect your choices about data collection.
Specific Cookies We Deploy
Here's a breakdown of the actual cookies you'll encounter on vulcord.pro:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| vulcord_session | Maintains your login state and account access | Session (expires when browser closes) |
| user_preferences | Stores your dashboard layout and display settings | 12 months |
| seasonal_alerts | Remembers your investment season notification preferences | 6 months |
| analytics_visitor | Tracks anonymous usage patterns for site improvements | 24 months |
| market_tracking | Records which seasonal categories you've explored | 3 months |
Third-Party Tracking
Some cookies on vulcord.pro come from external services we use to operate the platform. We're selective about these partnerships and only work with providers who meet our data protection standards.
Analytics Services
We use third-party analytics to understand aggregate user behavior. These services collect data about page visits, session duration, and navigation patterns. The information helps us improve content structure and identify technical issues.
Security Providers
Our security infrastructure relies on specialized services that detect unusual activity and potential threats. These systems use cookies to identify patterns that might indicate unauthorized access attempts or automated bots.
Each third-party provider operates under their own privacy policies. We've vetted these companies, but we encourage you to review their data practices if you want the complete picture.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You've got several options for controlling how cookies work on your device. The approach you choose depends on how much granularity you want.
Browser-Level Controls
Every modern browser includes cookie management tools. You can find these in your browser's settings menu, usually under privacy or security sections. From there, you can:
- Block all cookies: This provides maximum privacy but will break many website features, including the ability to log into vulcord.pro
- Block third-party cookies: This prevents external tracking while allowing essential site functions to work normally
- Delete existing cookies: This clears current tracking data but doesn't prevent new cookies from being set
- Set cookie expiration: Some browsers let you automatically delete cookies when you close the browser window
Individual Cookie Deletion
Most browsers also let you examine and delete specific cookies one by one. This gives you precise control—you can remove marketing cookies while keeping functional ones intact. The process varies by browser, but typically you'll find this under "Site data" or "Cookie storage" in your settings.
Browser-specific guidance: In Chrome, navigate to Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. In Firefox, go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Safari users should check Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
Data Retention and Deletion
We don't hold onto cookie data indefinitely. Different cookie types have different retention periods based on their function:
- Essential session cookies expire immediately when you close your browser
- Functional preference cookies typically last 6-12 months
- Analytical cookies remain active for up to 24 months to track long-term trends
- Marketing cookies expire after 3 months if you don't interact with related content
When cookies expire, your browser automatically deletes them. We also run regular cleanup processes on our servers to remove expired cookie references from our systems.
Changes to This Policy
We update this cookie policy occasionally to reflect new technologies we adopt or changes in data protection regulations. When we make substantial revisions, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
If you're a regular user of vulcord.pro, it's worth checking this page a couple times a year. We try to keep changes minimal and clearly explained.
Technical Implementation Details
For those interested in the specifics, here's how our cookie system actually works behind the scenes.
Cookie Setting Process
When you first visit vulcord.pro, our server sends HTTP headers to your browser containing cookie instructions. Your browser evaluates these based on your current privacy settings and either accepts or rejects them. Accepted cookies get stored locally on your device.
Data Transmission
Every subsequent request your browser makes to our servers includes relevant cookies in the HTTP headers. This happens automatically—you don't see it or need to do anything. The server reads these cookies to retrieve information about your previous interactions.
Security Measures
We implement several security features to protect cookie data. All session cookies use the "Secure" flag, meaning they only transmit over HTTPS connections. We also set the "HttpOnly" flag on authentication cookies to prevent JavaScript access, which defends against cross-site scripting attacks.
Sensitive information never gets stored in cookies directly. Instead, cookies contain encrypted tokens that reference data stored securely on our servers.
Impact on Site Functionality
Blocking certain cookies will affect how vulcord.pro works. Here's what happens when you disable each category:
Without Essential Cookies
You won't be able to log into your account or access personalized features. Form submissions might fail, and you may encounter security warnings. The site remains viewable but most interactive features become unavailable.
Without Functional Cookies
Your preferences won't persist between sessions. Dashboard customizations reset every time you visit. Alert settings revert to defaults. You can still use the site, but you'll need to reconfigure settings each visit.
Without Analytical Cookies
Your experience won't change noticeably, but you won't contribute to our usage data. This means bugs or usability issues you encounter might take us longer to discover and fix.
Without Marketing Cookies
You'll see generic content instead of recommendations tailored to your interests. Seasonal investment suggestions won't reflect your browsing history or demonstrated preferences.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If something in this policy isn't clear, or if you have specific concerns about how we handle tracking data, reach out. We're happy to provide additional details about our practices.