Cookies Policy

Purpose and Overview

At Vera Therapeutics, we and certain third parties that provide content, advertising, analytics, or other functionality on our website may use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, local storage, and similar technologies to collect and store information automatically when you visit or interact with our websites.

This Statement provides clear and transparent information about how your data may be collected and used through cookies and other analytics tools deployed on our website.

Our goal is to enhance your browsing experience, ensure the website functions properly, and help us understand how visitors engage with our digital platforms.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile phone) that help remember your preferences and settings. They enable the site to function efficiently, for example, remembering your location, language, or display settings and to improve user experience during future visits.

These cookies store information about your browsing session (such as pages viewed, time spent, and navigation paths) that can be read during subsequent visits.

Pixel Tags / Web Beacons

Pixel tags (also known as web beacons) are small code snippets embedded in webpages or emails that allow us to measure engagement. For instance, they help us determine whether a page was visited or an email was opened and acted upon. This information assists us in understanding user behavior and improving communications.

Commitment to Privacy

All use of cookies and related technologies is conducted in compliance with applicable data protection laws and internal privacy policies.

Data Collected Through Cookies

Depending on your device and browser settings, we may collect data such as:

• Device type, operating system and browser version
• IP address and unique device identifiers
• Date, time, and duration of visits
• Referring webpage URL
• Language preferences and regional settings
• Pages visited and actions taken on the site
• Download errors or performance issues
• This data is primarily used in aggregated form for analytical and functional purposes.

Purpose of Using Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our use of cookies and related technologies generally falls into the following categories:

Strictly Necessary / Operational Cookies

Enables core website functionality, security, and fraud prevention. These do not require user consent under applicable law.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

Helps us measure site performance, understand user interactions, and identify areas for improvement.

Functional Cookies

Enhances usability by remembering user settings, preferences, or previously viewed content.

Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Enables us and our partners to deliver personalized content or advertisements relevant to your interests.

Social Media Cookies

Facilitates content sharing or engagement through integrated social media features.

Third party entities Using Analysis Tools on our Websites

We collaborate with trusted third parties who may also deploy cookies or analytics tools on our website, including:

• Social Media Platforms – To enable content sharing and engagement tracking
• Business Partners – To measure marketing effectiveness and deliver tailored content
• Analytics Providers – To gather aggregated, anonymized usage statistics
• Technical Service Providers – To ensure site stability, performance, and security
• Multimedia Content Providers – To optimize video playback and content personalization

Each third party entity may act as a data controller or data processor depending on its role. For further details, users are encouraged to review the respective privacy policies of these third party entities.

Managing Cookies

You have control over how cookies are stored and used on your device. You can:

• Interact with the cookie banner on the Website to select your preferences, OR
• If the Website contains the language, you can click on ‘Your Privacy Choices’ in the Website footer to change your cookie settings at any time, OR
• If the website has it enabled, you can click on the cookie icon on each page of the Website to change your cookie settings at any time.

In addition, most browsers allow you to:

• Accept or block all cookies
• Delete cookies manually
• View details about cookies stored on your device
• Set preferences for specific websites

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website performance or limit access to some functionality. For more guidance, refer to your browser’s help section or visit your local data protection authority’s website.

For more information about disabling cookies and other tracking technologies, please refer to the following resources:

• Google Analytics/Ads Opt Outs: To prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics, you can search for and install the Google Analytics “Opt Out Browser Add On.”  For instructions on how to turn off Google Ads, visit the “My Ad Center Help” section of the Google website, and follow the instructions to control ads when you see them.
• Opt out of network advertising: The Digital Advertising Alliance and Network Advertising Initiative maintain websites where consumers can opt out from receiving interest-based advertising from some or all of the network advertising companies participating in these programs. To opt out, visit http://optout.aboutads.info/, and http://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp. European users may opt out of receiving targeted advertising through the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance.
• Check your mobile device for settings that control ads based on your interactions with the applications on your device. For example, on your iOS device, enable the “Limit Ad Tracking” setting, and on your Android device, enable the “Opt out of Ads Personalization” setting.

Updates to This Statement

We may update this Cookie Statement periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will indicate the most recent revision.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or similar technologies, you can contact  us at privacy@veratx.com. For more information, please read our Privacy Policy.