Cookies Policy
Last updated: 26 March 2026
This policy explains what cookies AnswerVault uses and why.
The short version
AnswerVault uses only essential cookies required for the service to work. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or analytics cookies. No cookie consent banner is needed.
What cookies we use
Essential session cookies (Supabase Auth)
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
sb-access-token |
Maintains your logged-in session | Session / short-lived | Strictly necessary |
sb-refresh-token |
Refreshes your session when it expires | 7 days | Strictly necessary |
These cookies are set only when you log in to AnswerVault. They are strictly necessary for the service to function — without them, we cannot keep you logged in. Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), strictly necessary cookies do not require consent.
What we do not use
- No tracking cookies — we do not track you across websites.
- No advertising cookies — we do not serve or personalise ads.
- No analytics cookies — our analytics provider (GoatCounter) is completely cookie-free.
- No third-party cookies — no external services set cookies through our website.
GoatCounter analytics
We use GoatCounter for website analytics. GoatCounter does not use cookies, does not collect personal data, and cannot identify individual visitors. It counts page views using a privacy-friendly method that does not require consent.
More about GoatCounter's approach: goatcounter.com/help/privacy.
Changes to this policy
If we change our cookie usage, we will update this page. If we ever introduce non-essential cookies, we will implement a consent mechanism before doing so.
Contact
Questions about cookies? Contact us at support@answervault.co.uk.