Cookies Policy
vsMars uses the bare minimum required for the site to work. No tracking cookies. No advertising cookies. No consent banner — because there is nothing to consent to that we would need to ask about.
What we set
| Cookie / storage | Purpose | When set | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| vsmars_session | Authentication (keeps you signed in) | Only after you sign in | 30 days, rolling |
| vsmars:tray:v1 | Compare tray state (localStorage, first-party) | When you add a product to the Compare tray | Until you clear it |
| posthog_* | Anonymous product analytics (localStorage, first-party) | On any page view | 1 year |
What we do not set
- No Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or other third-party tracking cookies. Our analytics (Plausible) is cookieless by design.
- No advertising or retargeting cookies. We do not run ads.
- No cross-site cookies. All our storage is first-party only.
Affiliate retailer cookies
When you click a “View on Amazon” or similar button and leave vsMars, the retailer sets cookies on your browser according to their cookie policy. These are not ours and we have no control over them. The purpose is typically purchase attribution; lifetimes vary by retailer.
Refer to the retailer’s privacy/cookie policy for details. If you do not want a retailer’s cookies, you can:
- Open the link in a private/incognito window
- Use a browser extension that blocks third-party cookies
- Configure your browser to clear cookies on close
None of these will affect vsMars — we do not need cookies for browsing.
Managing cookies
Your browser controls cookies and local storage. You can clear them, block them, or block them only for specific sites. Doing so for versusmars.com will log you out (if signed in) and clear your Compare tray. It will not affect your ability to read the rest of the site.
For the full picture on how we handle your data, see our privacy policy.