Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 9, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" (they remain on your device for a set period) or "session" cookies (they are deleted when you close your browser). They can also be "first-party" (set by the website you're visiting) or "third-party" (set by other organizations).
2. How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies
Kakashi Venture Accelerator uses a minimal set of cookies and browser storage technologies. We prioritize your privacy and only use cookies that are essential for our service to function or that enhance your experience with your consent.
Important: We do not use advertising cookies, marketing trackers, or third-party analytics services like Google Analytics. All our analytics are processed internally.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or logging in.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
kva_session | KVA (First-party) | Authenticates admin users and maintains their login session | HTTP-only, Secure | 24 hours |
kva_cookie_consent | KVA (First-party) | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Persistent | 12 months |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. If you do not allow these cookies, some features may not function properly.
| Cookie/Storage Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
session-id | KVA (First-party) | Correlates your interactions during a single visit for a better experience | Session | Session |
kva-theme-mode | KVA (First-party) | Remembers your preferred color theme (light/dark/auto) | localStorage | Persistent |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information. All analytics are processed internally - we do not use third-party analytics services.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
session-id | KVA (First-party) | Links engagement metrics (scroll depth, time on page) to improve content quality | Session | Session |
Note: The session-id serves both functional and analytics purposes. When analytics consent is granted, we use it to collect engagement metrics that help us improve our content.
3.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies
We do not use any marketing or advertising cookies. We do not track you across other websites, display targeted advertising, or share your data with advertising networks.
4. Third-Party Services
While we minimize third-party integrations, some external services may set their own cookies:
4.1 Google Fonts
We use Google Fonts to display the Epilogue font family. When fonts are loaded, Google may receive information about your browser and IP address. Google's privacy policy applies to this data collection.
- Type: External resource loading (not traditional cookies)
- Purpose: Typography/font display
- More info: Google Privacy Policy
4.2 AI Service Providers
When you submit queries, they are processed by our AI providers (Anthropic and OpenAI). These services do not set cookies on your device, but they do process the query text you submit. See our Privacy Policy for details.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Our Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept All: Enable all cookie categories
- Reject All: Only enable strictly necessary cookies
- Customize: Choose which categories to enable
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page.
5.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
5.3 Clearing localStorage
To clear localStorage data (like theme preferences), you can:
- Open your browser's Developer Tools (usually F12 or right-click → Inspect)
- Go to the Application or Storage tab
- Find "Local Storage" and clear the entries for our domain
6. What Happens If You Disable Cookies
If you choose to disable certain cookies, here's what to expect:
| Cookie Category | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Cannot be disabled. Required for basic website functionality and admin login. |
| Functional | Your theme preference won't be remembered between visits. You'll default to auto mode (time-based). |
| Analytics | We won't collect engagement metrics. This doesn't affect your experience but limits our ability to improve content. |
| Marketing | No impact - we don't use marketing cookies. |
7. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, we process cookie data based on the following legal grounds:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Legitimate interest - these are exempt from consent requirements as they are essential for providing the service you requested.
- Functional Cookies: Consent - we ask for your permission before setting these cookies.
- Analytics Cookies: Consent - we ask for your permission before collecting engagement metrics.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website.
We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Kakashi Venture Accelerator SrlVia Sant'Antonino, 17b
Torino, Italy
Email: info@kakashi.ventures
Privacy Contact: alberto@kakashi.ventures
10. Related Policies
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.