Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 23, 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide reporting information to site operators. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| aetheris-theme | Stores your preferred UI theme (dark, light, system) | 1 year | Functional |
| aetheris-preferred-color-scheme | Remembers your color scheme preference across pages | 1 year | Functional |
| aetheris-session | Maintains your authenticated session with the panel | Session | Strictly necessary |
| aetheris-csrf | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | Strictly necessary |
| aetheris-analytics | Collects anonymous usage data to improve the platform | 30 days | Analytics |
| __vercel_insights | Vercel web analytics for performance monitoring | Session | Analytics |
Categories of Cookies
Strictly Necessary Cookies - Required for the platform to function. These cannot be disabled as they enable core features such as authentication, security, and load balancing.
Functional Cookies - Remember your preferences such as theme selection, language, and layout configuration. Disabling these may reduce personalization.
Analytics Cookies - Help us understand how visitors interact with the platform by collecting anonymous usage statistics. All data is aggregated and contains no personally identifiable information.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services integrated into our platform:
- Vercel Analytics - Performance and usage analytics for the marketing site - Google Translate - Language preference when using the built-in translation feature - Stripe - Payment processing session cookies when handling invoices and subscriptions
Third-party cookies are governed by the respective third-party privacy policies.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies - Firefox: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data - Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data - Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies
Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the platform from functioning correctly.
Local Storage and DataStore
In addition to cookies, the Aetheris platform uses browser local storage and Android DataStore to persist:
- Authentication tokens (encrypted) - Server connection preferences - UI layout configuration - Theme and language settings
This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly connect to a panel instance.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit the Aetheris website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You may accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. Your choice is stored and respected on subsequent visits.
The panel application (self-hosted) follows the cookie configuration set by your administrator.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our platform operations. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised. Material changes will be communicated through the platform dashboard or via email.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
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This Cookie Policy is part of the Privacy Policy and applies to all Aetheris services.