Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 16, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your experience. Some cookies are essential for the site to function, while others help us understand how you use the Service.
2. Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the Service to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Authentication session (keeps you logged in) | Session |
| artvault_cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
| rv_* | Keeps your access to a private viewing room after you verify your email (one cookie per room; HttpOnly, revocable by the room owner) | ~6 months |
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your settings and preferences.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
Sign-up Attribution (Session Storage)
These are not cookies: they live in your browser’s session storage, are never sent to anyone but us, and are erased when you close the tab. The first is set only if you accept the cookie notice and your browser does not send Do Not Track or Global Privacy Control.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| av_first_visit | Remembers the referring website, campaign tags and first page of your visit, so that if you create an account we know how you found us | Until the tab closes or you sign up |
| av_pending_signup | Carries your sign-up answers across the Google sign-in redirect | Deleted as soon as your account is created |
3. Third-Party Cookies
We currently do not use third-party analytics or advertising cookies. If we add analytics in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent.
If you subscribe to a paid plan or use the e-commerce features, payment processors (Stripe, Square, PayPal) may set their own cookies on their domains during the checkout process. These are governed by their respective privacy policies.
4. Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies through:
- Our cookie banner — Accept or decline non-essential cookies when you first visit
- Browser settings — Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning properly.
To manage cookies in your browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
5. Do Not Track
We respect Do Not Track (DNT) signals. When we detect a DNT signal, we do not load any non-essential tracking cookies.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. If we add new categories of cookies, we will request your consent.
7. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at: