// Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 19, 2026
The Short Version
This site does not use tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or advertising cookies. We do not track you across the internet. The only data storage on your device is browser localStorage used by the Advocate Toolkit (if you choose to use it), and essential cookies set by our payment processor during checkout.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide information to site owners. Related technologies include localStorage (data stored in your browser) and similar mechanisms.
2. Cookies We Set
Valor Investigations does not set any first-party cookies.
We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other tracking or analytics service. We do not serve advertisements. We do not use cookie-based session management.
3. Third-Party Cookies
The following third-party services may set cookies on your device when you use specific features of this Site:
| Service | When | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stripe | During gallery print checkout | Fraud prevention, payment processing | Essential |
| Vercel | All pages (hosting platform) | Performance, security, edge routing | Essential |
These cookies are essential for the services they support and cannot be disabled without breaking functionality. They are not used for tracking or advertising.
4. localStorage (Browser Storage)
The Advocate Toolkit uses your browser’s localStorage to save form progress so you don’t lose your work if you navigate away or close the tab. This includes:
- Case information you enter (names, case number, county, etc.)
- Your written narrative
- Document type selection and disclaimer acceptance
This data never leaves your device. It is not transmitted to our servers or any third party (except your narrative when you explicitly use the AI polish feature — see our Privacy Policy for details).
How to Clear localStorage
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Clear Browsing Data → check “Cookies and other site data”
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data → search for this site → Remove
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
5. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Block only third-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Notify you when a cookie is being set
Note that blocking essential cookies may affect checkout functionality for gallery print purchases.
6. Future Changes
If we add analytics, tracking, or any non-essential cookies in the future, this policy will be updated and we will provide appropriate notice and consent mechanisms before setting such cookies.
7. Contact
Questions about this cookie policy should be directed to: