Cookies Policy

Effective: September 13, 2025

This Cookies Policy explains how Volume Shader Benchmark uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. For how we handle personal data more generally, see our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store data. We may also use localStorage, sessionStorage, and similar technologies for comparable purposes.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Strictly Necessary: required for core functionality (e.g., your cookie preferences).
  • Performance/Analytics: help us understand usage to improve the site (e.g., Google Analytics). Some providers (e.g., Vercel Analytics, Plausible in cookie‑less mode) may measure traffic without setting cookies.
  • Functional: remember choices to enhance your experience.

Cookies We May Set

CookiePurposeCategoryDuration
cookie_consentStores your cookie preferencesStrictly Necessary6–12 months
_gaGoogle Analytics visitor measurementPerformanceUp to 2 years
_ga_<container-id>Google Analytics session statePerformanceUp to 2 years
_gidGoogle Analytics daily user distinctionPerformance24 hours
_gatGoogle Analytics request throttlingPerformance1 minute

Notes: (1) Vercel Analytics does not normally use cookies. (2) Plausible can operate cookie‑less; if configured to use identifiers, it may store minimal data in your browser. Providers may update their implementations; see their documentation for details.

Your Choices

  • Cookie Banner/Settings: where available, use our on‑site controls to accept, reject, or customize non‑essential cookies.
  • Browser Settings: block or delete cookies in your browser. Blocking cookies may impact site functionality.
  • Analytics Opt‑Out: use Google’s opt‑out tools or your ad settings; enable Global Privacy Control (GPC) where supported.

Do Not Track (DNT) & GPC

We honor applicable Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where required. Industry standards for DNT are not uniform; we do not currently respond to DNT headers.

Updates

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page. For questions, contact support@volumeshader.app.