Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 3, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings. This can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
How We Use Cookies
VPNStack.io uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Website Functions: Some cookies are necessary for the website to function properly
- Performance and Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
- Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
- Marketing: To deliver relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our communications
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not function properly without them.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains your session state | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's performance and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Preference Cookies
These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Stores your theme preference (if applicable) | 1 year |
| recently_viewed | Stores recently viewed VPNs for quick access | 30 days |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties that set these cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.
Analytics Providers
We use analytics services to help us understand how visitors use our website. These services may set their own cookies.
Affiliate Partners
When you click on affiliate links to VPN providers, those websites may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies, and they are subject to the third party's cookie policy.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information about how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can use this to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer.
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable or delete cookies, some features of the website may not function properly. This includes:
- Your preferences may not be saved
- You may see the cookie consent banner on every visit
- Some interactive features may not work correctly
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date at the top.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@vpnstack.io