Vernier Video Analysis® Cookie Notice
Vernier Software & Technology, Inc
●Last Updated April 4th, 2024
This Vernier Video Analysis® Cookie Notice is an agreement between you and Vernier Software & Technology, Inc. dba Vernier Science Education and its affiliates, corporate parent(s), and subsidiaries (collectively, “Vernier,” “us,” “our,” or “we”) and, as part of our Terms of Use and Privacy Notice, specifically explains how Vernier deploys cookies on Vernier’s mobile applications (collectively, the “App”), as well as the options you have to control them. Any terms defined in the Terms of Use or the Privacy Notice have the same meaning when used in this Cookie Notice.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of data that are stored on your computer or other device when mobile applications load on your device or when websites are loaded in a browser, including websites that provide online software. Cookies are used to recognize your device and to store your preferences. Cookies may store your preferences for a single visit or for multiple repeat visits. Some cookies transmit data back to Vernier or third party hosts, while others are local storage items that do not transmit any data. Cookies may be set by Vernier or by third parties to serve content or provide advertising or analytics services on to Vernier
Types of Cookies
The table below explains the types of cookies we use on our App and why we use them
| Category | Cookie | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary cookies are browser cookies that are necessary for the App to work as intended. | id (local storage; Vernier) | Assigns a unique id to a session for authorization purposes |
| va_license (videoanalysis.app) | Records that the user has been authorized to access the App. | |
| Functionality cookies are used on the App to monitor and enhance the user experience, identify errors and other issues users may face when using the App, and gain insight into App performance. Vernier’s functionality cookies are local storage items, meaning that a key is placed on the device and read when the user returns to the App. | goodKey (local storage; Vernier) | Stores and auto-fills the last known good key to access the App |
| authFormDismissed (local storage; Vernier) | Ensures the authorization prompt only appears on the App as necessary. | |
| ally-supports-cache (local storage; Vernier) | Assists with accessibility functions. | |
| userFeatureFlags (local storage; Vernier) | Feature flag state. | |
| Analytics cookies help us understand how users engage with the App. | Vernier does not currently use any analytics cookies on the App. | Not applicable at this time. |
| Advertising cookies can be used to personalize and measure the effectiveness of advertising on the App. | Vernier does not currently use any advertising cookies on the App. | Not applicable at this time. |
| Security cookies are used by some websites to help identify and prevent potential security risks. | Vernier does not currently use any security cookies on the App. | Not applicable at this time. |
Please note that the names of cookies and their use can change from time to time as necessary to ensure that the App functions as intended and as determined by Vernier or by any third party hosts Vernier may choose to work with to provide the App. Vernier is not responsible for how third party cookies behave or may change from time to time. You can control how cookies, including third party cookies, interact with your browser as described in Controlling Cookies below.
Controlling Cookies
The App can be used via website browser, and most browsers provide for ways to control cookie behavior, either through built-in functionality or by using third-party plugins. You can opt out of accepting cookies by adjusting your browser settings to not accept cookies or to notify you when you are sent a cookie. On a mobile device, you can adjust your settings to limit ad tracking. Please note that certain features of the App may not function if you delete or disable cookies.
Cookie Consent Banner
You may see a “cookie consent banner” on the App that lists the categories of cookies we use and provide you the option to consent to or reject that type of cookie. When you consent in this manner, Vernier may set cookies on the App in correspondence with the categories of cookies to which you consented. We will display the cookie consent banner to you periodically, just in case you change your mind.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@vernier.com or toll free at 1-888-837-6437.