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Cookie Policy

What cookies we use, why we use them, and how to manage your preferences.

Last updated

March 2026

Applies to

askvern.ai

Operated by

AssurePath Ltd

Advertising cookies

None

What are cookies

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to site owners about how their website is being used.

Some of the storage mechanisms we use, such as localStorage, are not technically cookies, but they serve a similar purpose. We cover all of these in this policy for complete transparency.

Cookies we use

The following table lists all cookies and browser storage items used on the Vern website.

Name Provider Purpose Type Duration

vern-theme Vern Stores your light or dark theme preference Essential (localStorage) Persistent

vern-cookie-consent Vern Stores your cookie consent choice Essential (localStorage) Persistent

_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique visitors Analytics 2 years

_ga_FDSW8ML0MR Google Analytics Maintains session state Analytics 2 years

Consent first

The Google Analytics cookies, _ga and _ga_FDSW8ML0MR, are only set after you give consent via our cookie banner. They are never placed without your explicit permission.

Essential storage

The items listed as essential in the table above are not cookies in the traditional sense. They are stored in your browser localStorage, which means:

They are never sent to any server with your HTTP requests

They do not track you across websites or sessions

They are stored only on your device and are used solely to remember your preferences

They contain no personal or identifiable information

vern-theme simply remembers whether you prefer light or dark mode, and vern-cookie-consent records whether you have accepted or declined analytics cookies so that we do not ask you again on every visit.

Analytics cookies

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with the Vern website. This helps us improve the user experience and identify which features matter most to our users.

Privacy safeguards we have implemented

Consent Mode v2 Analytics cookies are denied by default and are only activated after you explicitly consent via our cookie banner.

IP anonymisation Your IP address is anonymised before any data is stored.

No advertising features All Google Ads-related features including remarketing, demographics and interest reporting are disabled.

No ad targeting Analytics data is used solely for understanding website usage and is never shared with advertising networks.

Consent-gated If you decline cookies via our banner, no GA4 cookies are set and no analytics data is collected.

How to manage cookies

Cookie banner

When you first visit the Vern website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline analytics cookies. Your choice is saved so you will not be asked again.

Changing your mind

If you previously accepted or declined cookies and wish to change your preference, you can clear vern-cookie-consent from localStorage in your browser:

Chrome DevTools (F12), Application tab, Local Storage, select the Vern site, delete the item.

Firefox DevTools (F12), Storage tab, Local Storage, select the Vern site, delete the item.

Safari Develop menu, Show Web Inspector, Storage tab, Local Storage, delete the item.

After clearing this item, the cookie banner will appear again on your next visit and you can make a new choice.

Browser-level controls

Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can block all cookies, delete existing cookies, or set preferences for specific websites. Refer to your browser help documentation for detailed instructions.

Blocking or clearing vern-theme will not affect site functionality, but your theme preference will not persist between visits.

Third-party cookies

We do not use any advertising, social media, or tracking cookies beyond Google Analytics. Specifically, the Vern website does not use:

Advertising or remarketing cookies

Social media tracking pixels

Third-party tracking scripts for cross-site profiling

Any form of fingerprinting technology

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the last updated date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us.

Email privacy@assurepath.co.uk

Postal AssurePath Ltd, Manchester, United Kingdom