Cookie Policy

Last updated: 3 March 2026

1. Overview

Authentic Sources (operated by Startup Europe India Network Limited, United Kingdom) uses cookies and browser local storage to provide and improve the Service. This policy explains what we use and why.

2. Local Storage

We use browser local storage (not cookies) for the following purposes:

Key	Purpose	Duration
vera-history-*	Stores your Vera AI conversation history per corridor so you can resume where you left off	Until cleared
vera-email-submitted	Tracks whether you've subscribed, to avoid repeat prompts	Until cleared
vera-email-dismissed	Tracks whether you dismissed the subscription prompt	Until cleared
vera-subscriber-email	Stores your email locally to restore corridor preference on return	Until cleared

Local storage data never leaves your browser and is not sent to our servers.

3. Cookies

Essential Cookies

Cookie	Purpose	Duration
admin_session	Admin authentication (httpOnly, secure). Only set when an admin logs in.	24 hours

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

Cookie	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Distinguishes unique users for analytics	2 years
_ga_*	Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4	2 years

Google Analytics helps us understand how people use the Service so we can improve it. Analytics data is aggregated and does not personally identify you. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

4. No Tracking Cookies

We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or any third-party tracking cookies beyond Google Analytics. We do not sell your data or use it for advertising purposes.

5. Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies and local storage through your browser settings. Disabling local storage may affect your ability to use conversation history features. For more information on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.

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