Data Compliance

Cookie Policy & Consent Architecture

Validly prioritizes data sovereignty and transparency. This document outlines the technical protocols for data storage, session management, and user tracking on our platform.

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What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored locally on your device by your web browser. They serve as the fundamental mechanism for state management in stateless web environments.

At Validly, we utilize cookies to ensure the stability of the digital archive and to maintain the integrity of your session. Unlike third-party trackers often used for behavioral advertising, the cookies deployed by Validly are strictly functional or analytical. They allow our servers to recognize your browser, remember your display preferences (such as high-contrast mode), and ensure that security protocols are enforced across your visit.

We do not sell user data. We do not utilize cookies for targeted advertising purposes. Our data collection is minimal, precise, and solely dedicated to the maintenance of a secure, verifiable information environment.

01 / ESSENTIAL

Strictly Necessary

These cookies are critical for the basic operation of the Validly platform. They enable core functions such as user authentication, session management, and security validation. Without these, the archive cannot load or maintain your active session.

02 / ANALYTICS

Usage Statistics

We employ privacy-compliant analytics to understand how users interact with our database. This data helps us optimize load times for high-resolution documents and improve the search functionality of The Index. All analytics data is anonymized and aggregated.

03 / FUNCTIONAL

User Preferences

These cookies allow the site to remember choices you make, such as your language preference, regional settings, or specific dashboard configurations. They provide a more personalized and efficient user experience upon return visits.

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Technical Inquiries

How long are cookies retained?
Essential session cookies expire upon browser closure. Functional and Analytics cookies are retained for a maximum of 13 months to provide longitudinal data on platform usage patterns.
Do you use Google Analytics?
Yes, but configured in a privacy-enhanced mode that anonymizes IP addresses. We do not share data with Google for advertising purposes, and no user profiling occurs.
Can I use Validly without cookies?
You can browse public articles, but accessing The Index, saving searches, or maintaining a secure login session requires essential cookies to function correctly.