This policy explains how ViralRef uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the referral platform, track referrals, and improve your experience.
Effective Date: February 20, 2026
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. ViralRef uses cookies and similar technologies (local storage, session storage) to operate the platform, track referrals, and improve your experience.
Cookies are essential for authenticating your sessions, tracking referral link clicks across devices, remembering your preferences (like theme settings), and providing analytics to help us improve the platform.
You can manage cookie preferences through the cookie banner on your first visit, your browser settings, or the controls described below. Disabling certain cookies may limit platform functionality, particularly referral tracking.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| authjs.session-token | Maintains your authenticated session after login | Session / 30 days | Essential |
| authjs.csrf-token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks on authentication flows | Session | Essential |
| authjs.callback-url | Stores the redirect URL during the OAuth authentication flow | Session | Essential |
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| vr_ref | Stores the referral code when a visitor arrives via a referral link, enabling conversion attribution | 30 days | Essential |
| vr_click_id | Unique click identifier for accurate referral attribution across sessions | 30 days | Essential |
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme | Remembers your light/dark mode preference across the dashboard and marketing site | 1 year | Functional |
| cookie-consent | Records your cookie consent preferences so we do not show the banner again | 1 year | Essential |
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga / _ga_* | Google Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use the marketing site and dashboard | 2 years | Analytics |
| ph_* | PostHog analytics cookies for product usage tracking and feature adoption analysis | 1 year | Analytics |
| umami.* | Umami privacy-focused analytics for aggregate traffic statistics (no personal data) | Session | Analytics |
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
privacy@viralref.com