Cookie Notice
Cookie & Local Storage Policy
Effective Date: September 1, 2026
1. Why We Use Cookies
Venture Atlas utilizes strictly necessary cookies and local storage keys to maintain your authentication session, preserve your visual accessibility preferences (theme, dyslexia font, audio speed), and cache reading bookmarks.
2. Cookies & Storage Inventory
| Identifier | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| va_reader | HTTP-only Cookie | HMAC-signed reader device identifier for news wire access |
| sb-access-token | HTTP-only Cookie | Verified Supabase Auth staff editorial session |
| va_theme | LocalStorage | Persists Dark/Light visual appearance preference |
| va_bookmarked_stories | LocalStorage | Temporary offline bookmark cache |