Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 20, 2026
About cookies
This Cookie Policy explains how AppVitals uses cookies and similar technologies. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device. They let a site remember things such as whether you are signed in or which theme you prefer. Cookies can be "strictly necessary" (required for the site to work), "preference" (remembering your choices), or used for analytics and advertising.
Cookies we use
AppVitals uses a small set of first-party cookies to run the site, plus Google Analytics, which is loaded only after you accept non-essential cookies. We do not use advertising cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| session | Keeps you signed in via a signed session identifier. | Strictly necessary | Until you log out |
| theme | Remembers your light/dark theme choice. | Preferences | 1 year |
| cookie-consent | Remembers your cookie choice so we don't ask again. | Strictly necessary | 1 year |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4: measures anonymized, aggregated site usage. Set only after you accept non-essential cookies. | Analytics | Up to 2 years |
Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (gtag.js) to understand anonymized, aggregated traffic on our public site. It loads only after you accept non-essential cookies in the banner; if you dismiss the banner, no analytics cookies are set and no data is sent to Google. IP addresses are anonymized. You can change your choice at any time by clearing the cookie-consent cookie.
Managing cookies
Because the cookies we use today are strictly necessary or preference cookies, disabling them may stop parts of the Service from working (for example, staying signed in). You can delete or block cookies in your browser settings at any time. You can also clear the theme and consent cookies by changing the corresponding options in the app.
Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes. Please check back for the latest version.
Operator
Shopify is a trademark of Shopify Inc. AppVitals is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Shopify Inc.