Cookie Policy
Last Updated: November 26, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our Platform. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our service.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function. You cannot opt out of these.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session_id | Maintains your login session | Session |
csrf_token | Prevents security attacks | Session |
cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
2. Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance functionality and personalization.
user_location- Remembers your preferred search location (30 days)language_pref- Saves language preference (1 year)theme- Remembers light/dark mode (1 year)
3. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our Platform.
Google Analytics
_ga,_gid,_gat- Purpose: Track usage patterns, popular pages, demographics
- Duration: Up to 2 years
- Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out
4. Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used for targeted advertising.
Google Ads
_gcl_*,IDE- Purpose: Measure ad effectiveness, retarget users
- Duration: 90 days
Facebook Pixel
_fbp,fr- Purpose: Track conversions from Facebook ads
- Duration: 90 days
Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third parties who may set their own cookies:
- Stripe: Payment security (Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy)
- Google: OAuth login, Analytics, Ads
- Facebook: Social sharing, login
Cookie Consent
First-Time Visitors
When you first visit VetProposal, you will see a cookie banner with options:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies
- Reject Non-Essential: Only essential cookies
- Customize: Choose which cookie categories to allow
Changing Your Preferences
You may change your cookie preferences at any time:
- Click "Cookie Settings" in the footer
- Update via Account > Privacy Settings
- Email privacy@VetProposal.com
How to Disable Cookies
Browser Settings
Google Chrome
- Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Select "Block third-party cookies" or "Block all cookies"
Mozilla Firefox
- Preferences > Privacy & Security
- Under Cookies, select "Block cookies"
Safari
- Preferences > Privacy
- Check "Block all cookies"
Microsoft Edge
- Settings > Cookies and site permissions
- Select "Block third-party cookies" or "Block all cookies"
Note: Disabling essential cookies may impair Platform functionality (e.g., unable to log in).
Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
- Google Ads: adssettings.google.com
- Facebook Ads: facebook.com/ads/preferences
- Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
Do Not Track (DNT)
While we respect your privacy choices, we do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals, as there is no universally accepted standard for DNT implementation.
We do, however, respect:
- Cookie consent preferences
- Opt-out links
- CCPA/GDPR data requests
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted with an updated date.
Contact Us
For questions about cookies or this policy:
Email: privacy@VetProposal.com
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