Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve our services. These are the specific ways we use cookies:

  • Authentication and Security

    • Verify your account and determine if you're logged in
    • Protect against unauthorized access to your collection
    • Secure your PRO subscription status
    • Maintain your moderation privileges and XP level

  • Features and Services

    • Remember your reading lists and pull lists
    • Track your collection management preferences
    • Save your grading and condition preferences
    • Maintain your wishlist settings
    • Store your API access tokens securely

  • Personalization

    • Remember your display preferences (dark/light mode)
    • Customize your dashboard layout
    • Save your sorting and filtering preferences
    • Store your notification settings
    • Remember your preferred comic publishers and series

  • Performance and Analytics

    • Monitor site performance and load times
    • Analyze feature usage to improve our services
    • Track database contribution patterns
    • Measure community engagement

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled and include:

  • Authentication tokens
  • Security identifiers
  • Session management
  • CSRF protection tokens
  • Load balancing cookies

Functional Cookies

Enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

  • Collection management preferences
  • UI customization settings
  • Reading and pull list configurations
  • Notification preferences
  • API access tokens (for developers)

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our website:

  • Feature usage patterns
  • Database contribution metrics
  • Community engagement statistics
  • Performance monitoring
  • Error tracking
  • Subscription checkout and purchase conversion tracking (via Google Analytics 4)

Advertising and Conversion Tracking Cookies

Used to measure advertising effectiveness, track conversions, and display relevant advertisements:

  • Meta Pixel for conversion tracking (registrations, purchases, searches)
  • Google AdSense for displaying advertisements (non-PRO users only)
  • Campaign effectiveness measurement
  • Ad personalization (for non-PRO users)
  • Interest-based advertising optimization

Note: PRO subscribers do not receive advertisements and the Google AdSense script is not loaded for their sessions.

4. Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used for maintaining your session state and temporary preferences.

Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period. Used for remembering your preferences, login status, and collection settings.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, please note:

  • Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic site functionality
  • Disabling functional cookies will limit your ability to use certain features:
    • Collection management tools
    • Reading and pull lists
    • Personalized recommendations
    • API access
  • PRO subscribers can disable advertising cookies without affecting their experience
  • Analytics cookies can be disabled while maintaining full site functionality

To modify your cookie settings in VerseDB, visit your Privacy Settings.

6. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted partners who may also place cookies on your device:

  • Google Analytics 4 - Website usage analytics, performance monitoring, and conversion tracking. GA4 uses cookies like _ga (client ID) and _ga_* (session data) to track user sessions and measure conversions such as registrations and purchases. We also use the GA4 Measurement Protocol for server-side conversion tracking.
  • Google AdSense - Displays advertisements to non-PRO users and guests. AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your interests and browsing history. Common cookies include those for ad personalization, frequency capping, and performance measurement. PRO subscribers do not see advertisements and the AdSense script is not loaded for their sessions.
  • Meta (Facebook) - Conversion tracking and advertising measurement via Meta Pixel. This helps us understand how users interact with our site after viewing our ads. Meta may use cookies like _fbp (browser ID) and _fbc (click ID) to track conversions.
  • Payment processors (Stripe) for PRO subscriptions
  • Content delivery networks

These partners have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review these policies on their respective websites:

7. Updates to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes through:

  • Site notifications
  • Email notifications (for registered users)
  • Updates to the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact our Privacy Team at: [email protected]