Cookie & Telemetry Policy

Last Updated: April 2026
Our Philosophy: We believe in minimalistic telemetry. We use cookies strategically to authenticate your sessions and support the free tier of our intelligence platform, not to build invasive profiles.

1. The Architecture of Cookies

Cookies are microscopic data payloads injected into your browser when accessing Verif-AI. They operate as memory modules, allowing our platform to recognize your connection, decrypt your secure sessions, and serve you intelligently. Our footprint is kept intentionally light.

2. Cryptographic & Core Session Cookies

These trackers are the foundational elements of our security and infrastructure. They cannot be disabled, as the platform would fracture without them.

Payload ID Operational Purpose Lifespan Classification
session / PHPSESSID Maintains the secure handshake between your browser and our servers. Absolutely critical for logged-in states globally. Session (evaporates upon browser exit) Infrastructure (Mandatory)
cp_theme Retains your UI mode preferences (e.g., maintaining the dark mode aesthetics interface). 12 Months Infrastructure (Mandatory)
cp_csrf A cryptographic token mechanism defending against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) infiltration attacks. Session Security (Mandatory)

3. Monetization & Ad Network Telemetry

To sustain Verif-AI's robust free tier without paywalling essential data, we syndicate ad slots powered by Google AdSense. Google and their network nodes deploy cookies to calibrate ad relevancy against your anonymous browsing vectors.

Payload ID Operational Purpose Lifespan Origin Node
__gads Calibrates ad interaction metrics to cap frequency and prevent aggressive ad repetition. 13 Months Google Network
__gpi Aggregates signals for personalized algorithmic targeting and performance insights. 13 Months Google Network
IDE Deployed by DoubleClick to trace and register off-platform conversion events (e.g., ad clicks). 13 Months Google / DoubleClick
DSID Cross-pollinates tracking across devices based on active Google account sessions. 14 Days Google Network

3.1 Suppressing Target Algorithms

You possess total control over personalized ad nodes. Terminate algorithmic targeting via these hubs:

Note: Suppressing tracking does not eliminate ads; it simply reverts the slots to generic, non-targeted imagery.

4. Vectors We Explicitly Block

Verif-AI strictly enforces a blockade against the following elements:

5. Manual Overrides

You can execute browser-level overrides to blanket block all tracking payloads. Warning: disabling our core infrastructure cookies will instantly sever your ability to log in. Disabling Google's ad cookies will not impact Verif-AI's intelligence platform performance.

6. Revisions

We rapidly adapt our policies alongside evolving UK regulations. Major protocol shifts will be visually flagged on your next session.

7. Communication Protocol

Ping our support engineers regarding any telemetry concerns: