Cookie Policy

Updated 01/20/2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Veritas Data Research, Inc. (“Veritas,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our websites, customer Portal and API (collectively, the “Services”).  

Where cookies involve the processing of Personal Information, please also refer to our Privacy Policy. 

What are cookies? 

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you access a website or online service. Cookies may be: 

  • session cookies – deleted when your browser is closed 
  • persistent cookies – stored until deleted or expired 
  • first-party cookies – set by Veritas 
  • third-party cookies – set by our service providers 

We may also use similar technologies such as: 

  • web beacons and pixels 
  • local storage 
  • log files 
  • tracking scripts in pages or emails 

These technologies help us operate, secure, and improve our Services. 

Does Veritas use cookies? 

Yes. We use cookies to support: 

  • Portal authentication and secure user sessions 
  • security monitoring and fraud prevention 
  • platform performance and diagnostics 
  • usage analytics and service improvement 
  • preference and feature functionality 

We do not use cookies to: 

  • sell Personal Information 
  • conduct cross-context behavioral advertising 

Where required under UK/EU/EEA law, non-essential cookies are used only with your consent. 

How Veritas uses cookies

Cookies may be used to: 

  • recognize and authenticate users 
  • maintain secure login sessions 
  • remember preferences (e.g., region, consent settings) 
  • understand how users interact with the Services 
  • support audit logs and incident investigation 
  • improve reliability and performance 

Some cookies are essential for our Services to function. 

Others are optional and can be managed through our Cookie Manager. 

Categories of cookies 

Strictly necessary 

Required to: 

  • log in to the Portal and access authenticated services 
  • maintain secure user sessions 
  • manage cookie and privacy preferences 
  • enable core site and API functionality 
  • verify identity and account access 
  • detect suspicious or unauthorized activity 
  • prevent fraud and abuse 
  • support audit, security, and compliance logging 

Functionality Cookies 

Used to: 

  • remember user settings 
  • store language or region preferences 
  • improve usability, layout, and navigation 
  • personalize how the site behaves for returning users 

Analytics Cookies 

Used to: 

  • understand service usage and user journeys 
  • monitor reliability, performance, and errors 
  • support product and feature improvement 

Analytics data is used in aggregate or pseudonymized form where possible. 

Limited Marketing Cookies 

Used to: 

  • measure engagement with Veritas content 
  • assess effectiveness of outreach programs 

We do not use cookies for ad networks or behavioral targeting. 

Managing Your Cookie Preferences 

You may:

  • accept or reject non-essential cookies (you will be asked for your consent before these non-essential cookies are set) 
  • change your preferences at any time 
  • withdraw previously given consent 

Access preferences via the pop-up on our website.

Please note:

  • blocking some cookies may affect functionality 
  • settings apply per-browser and per-device 
  • strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled 

You may also disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect Portal functionality. 

Cookies Set in the Past 

If you change your preferences: 

  • historical analytics data may remain in system logs 
  • we will stop collecting new data via disabled cookies 
  • a functional cookie may be stored to remember your opt-out 

Cookies Used 

Cookie Provider Purpose Duration Type 
Authentication Veritas Secure login, maintain authenticated sessions, provide access to protected areas of Services. 6 months Necessary 
Security Veritas Detect unauthorized activity, support monitoring and audit. 6 months Necessary 
Consent preference Veritas Store user cookie consent and preference selections. 6 months Necessary 
Analytics Veritas, Service Provider Understand how users interact with Service. Data used in aggregate and pseudonymized form. 6 months Analytics 
Session analytics Veritas, Service Provider Analyze navigation and usage patterns. 30 minutes Analytics 
Functionality Veritas, Service Provider Remember user settings. 6 months Functionality 
Content engagement Veritas, Service Provider Measure engagement to assess effectiveness. Not used for third-party advertising or cross-context behavioral targeting. 6 months Advertising 

Third-Party Website Cookies 

Some pages may link to third-party sites (e.g., embedded content, hosted forms, job applications). These sites may set their own cookies. 

Veritas does not control third-party cookies. We encourage you to review their cookie and privacy policies. 

For more information, please contact support@veritasdataresearch.com or visit our website at www.veritasdataresearch.com. Founded by experts in the data analytics industry, Veritas Data Research uses cutting-edge technology and efficient workflow design to collect, curate, and distribute foundational reference datasets. Veritas makes critical information accessible to data/analytics teams and companies, their customers, and other stakeholders.