Vakyya Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 31 January 2026
Last Updated: 11 May 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Parakletos AI Limited ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at vakyya.com or use the Vakyya application (the "Service").
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use your personal data.
Parakletos AI Limited
Company Number: 16504323
First Floor, 85 Great Portland Street
London W1W 7LT
United Kingdom
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide information to site owners, and enable certain features.
Similar technologies include:
- Local storage: Data stored in your browser that persists until cleared
- Session storage: Data stored temporarily for a single browser session
- Pixels/beacons: Small images that track page visits and actions
- Mobile identifiers: Device-level identifiers used by mobile apps for analytics
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the Service to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie/Technology | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session token | Clerk | Authentication and session management | Session |
| CSRF token | Vakyya | Security (prevents cross-site request forgery) | Session |
| Cookie preferences | Vakyya | Stores your cookie consent choices | 1 year |
Legal basis: These cookies are strictly necessary for the provision of the Service you have requested. No consent is required under UK PECR. For UK GDPR purposes, processing is necessary for the performance of a contract (authentication/session) and our legitimate interests in security.
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation.
| Cookie/Technology | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language preference | Vakyya | Remembers your language selection | 1 year |
| UI preferences | Vakyya | Stores display settings | 1 year |
Legal basis: Consent. You can disable these via our cookie controls or browser settings. Some features may not work as expected if disabled.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Service, allowing us to improve performance and user experience.
| Cookie/Technology | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| ----------------- | -------------------------- | ------------------ | --------------------------------------------------- | ------- |
| | _ga, _ga_<property-id> | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes users, tracks page views and sessions | 2 years |
Legal basis: Consent. We only set analytics cookies after you provide consent via our cookie controls.
Google Analytics 4: We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4). GA4 does not log or store full IP addresses; IP addresses are dropped before logging for UK/EU users. Google may transfer data outside the UK/EEA; we rely on the EU Standard Contractual Clauses together with the UK International Data Transfer Addendum (or the UK IDTA, as applicable) for these transfers. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
3.4 Third-Party Service Cookies
When you interact with third-party services through Vakyya (such as payment processors), those services may set their own cookies.
| Provider | Purpose | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing, fraud prevention | Stripe Privacy Policy |
| Cloudflare | Security, performance, bot detection | Cloudflare Privacy Policy |
These cookies are governed by the respective third party's privacy and cookie policies.
4. Mobile App Technologies
The Vakyya mobile apps (iOS and Android) use similar technologies for analytics and functionality:
| Technology | Provider | Purpose | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analytics SDK | Google Firebase | App usage, crash reporting, performance | In-app settings (where available) |
| Crash reporting | Sentry | Error tracking and debugging | In-app settings (where available) |
| Device identifiers | OS-provided | App functionality | OS privacy settings |
4.1 iOS (Apple)
We do not access the Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA) unless you grant permission via Apple's AppTrackingTransparency prompt. You can control analytics via:
- In-app privacy settings (where available)
- iOS Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
- iOS Settings > Privacy & Security > Analytics & Improvements
4.2 Android
You can control analytics and identifiers via:
- In-app privacy settings (where available)
- Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalisation
- Settings > Google > Usage & diagnostics
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Banner
We display a cookie banner on our website to collect your consent for non-essential cookies (functional and analytics). Through the banner you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise your preferences by category
Your preferences are stored and remembered for future visits. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the website footer.
5.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete some or all cookies
- Block cookies entirely or from specific sites
- Set preferences for first-party vs third-party cookies
Common browser cookie settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using the Service.
5.3 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific analytics services:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. There is no industry consensus on how to respond to DNT signals, so we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the cookie controls described above to manage your preferences.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Material changes will be communicated through the Service or via our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Email: gdpr@vakyya.com
Postal Address:
Parakletos AI Limited
First Floor, 85 Great Portland Street
London W1W 7LT
United Kingdom
Appendix: Representative Cookies and Technologies
The following is a representative list of cookies and similar technologies used by the Service. Cookie names and durations may change as we and our providers update services.
Authentication (Clerk)
| Cookie Pattern | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| **client, **client_uat | Session management, authentication state | Session |
| __clerk_db_jwt | Authentication token | Session |
Security and Performance (Cloudflare)
| Cookie Pattern | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Bot management, distinguishes humans from bots | 30 minutes |
| cf_clearance | Proof of CAPTCHA completion (if triggered) | Up to 1 year |
| __cfruid | Security and performance | Session |
Payments (Stripe)
| Cookie Pattern | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __stripe_mid | Fraud prevention, payment security | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Fraud prevention, session tracking | 30 minutes |
Analytics (Google)
| Cookie Pattern | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| ga[property-id] | Maintains session state | 2 years |
Note: Strictly necessary cookies (authentication, security, essential functionality) are always active and cannot be disabled. Non-essential cookies are only set after you provide consent.
This Cookie Policy was last updated on 11 May 2026.