Cookie Policy
Valothon, learn about the types of cookies we use, their purposes and how you can manage these cookies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit our website. With these files:
- You can use the site more efficiently
- We can remember your preferences
- We can maintain your login status
- We can enhance security measures
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the site to function and cannot be disabled.
Authentication Cookies (Clerk)
Used for login, secure access and user authentication.
Examples: JWT tokens, session information, refresh tokens
Security Cookies
Required for CSRF protection and security measures.
Preference Cookies
These cookies are used to remember your user preferences.
Language Preference (NEXT_LOCALE)
Used to remember your selected language (Turkish/English).
Theme Preferences
Used to save your display settings.
Functional Cookies
Used to improve platform features and enhance user experience.
OAuth Flow Cookies
Used to manage social media logins and registration processes.
Examples: valothon_oauth_signup_started, valothon_oauth_signin_started
Auth State Persistence
Temporarily stores your session state in the browser for quick access.
Example: valothon_auth_state
Why Do We Use Cookies?
- Security: Protect your account security and prevent unauthorized access
- Session Management: Remember your login status
- Personalization: Save your language preference and display settings
- Platform Functionality: Ensure proper functioning of core site features
- User Experience: Provide a fast and seamless experience
Third Party Cookies
Valothon uses cookies from the following trusted third-party services:
Clerk (Auth Service)
Required cookies for authentication and user management.
Login and security features will not work without these cookies.
Next.js Framework
For page routing, language selection and performance optimization.
Cloudinary (CDN)
For optimized delivery of visual content.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
We currently do not use Google Analytics or similar analytics cookies.
If such cookies are added in the future, this policy will be updated and our users will be informed.
How Can You Manage Cookies?
Browser Settings
Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can change your cookie settings:
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage cookies and website data
Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage cookies and stored data
Important Warning
If you disable essential cookies, the following features may not work:
- Login and account management
- Security features
- Language preference saving
- Platform's core functions
Cookie Storage Duration
| Cookie Type | Storage Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Until browser is closed | Temporary session information |
| Auth Tokens | 24 hours - 30 days | Secure login state |
| Language Preference | 1 year | User preference |
| OAuth Flow | Until process is completed | Temporary transaction data |
Questions About Cookies
You can contact us for questions about our cookie policy:
Email:
valothonco@gmail.com
Policy Updates
This cookie policy may be updated from time to time. Users will be notified of significant changes.
Last updated: August 18, 2025