Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 11 July 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how VerifyAge.io ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our services.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They enable essential website functionality and improve user experience by remembering certain interactions.

2. What Cookies We Use

We only use strictly necessary cookies for functional and regulatory purposes. The only cookie we set is:

age_verified = true (via cookie or localStorage)
Purpose: Remembers that a user has already completed age verification
Expiry: Session-based or up to 24 hours
Data Stored: No personal data, no identifiers

3. No Tracking or Third-Party Cookies

We do not use:

Advertising cookies
Analytics or profiling tools
Third-party cookie providers

Our service is built with privacy by design and full compliance in mind.

4. Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note: disabling essential cookies may result in repeated age verification prompts or limited functionality.

5. Legal Basis

Our use of strictly necessary cookies does not require explicit consent under:

The UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
The EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC)

An informational notice is provided to comply with transparency requirements.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. All changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

7. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about cookies or privacy, please contact:
📩 [email protected]