Last updated: January 15, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Ciphero Ventures LLC ("Ciphero Ventures," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at cipheroai.org (the "Site"). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
In some cases, we may use cookies to collect personal information, or information that becomes personal information if we combine it with other data. In such cases, our Privacy Policy will apply in addition to this Cookie Policy. By continuing to use our Site after seeing our cookie banner, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
Cookies are small data files placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Ciphero Ventures) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (such as analytics, interactive content, and advertising). The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and when it visits certain other websites.
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Site to operate — these are referred to as "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Site. Third parties serve cookies through our Site for analytics and other purposes. This is described in more detail below.
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you that amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in (if applicable), or filling in forms. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information beyond what is required to maintain the session.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cv_cookie_consent | Records your cookie consent preference so we do not ask you again on subsequent visits | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID (or equivalent) | Session identifier necessary for the Site to function correctly during your visit | Session (deleted when browser closed) |
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular, see how visitors move around the Site, and identify any errors. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how you use the website | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics | Used to persist session state across page requests | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how you use the website; resets daily | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
These cookies enable the Site to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cv_theme_pref | Remembers display preferences selected by the user | 12 months |
We do not currently use targeting or advertising cookies on our Site. We do not engage in behavioral advertising or retargeting based on your visits to our Site. Should we introduce such cookies in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy and seek your consent where required by applicable law.
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:
When you first visit our Site, we display a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and returning to the Site, which will trigger the banner to reappear.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may not function properly or become inaccessible.
For more information about how to manage cookies through your browser settings, visit the help pages of your browser:
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. You can also control Google's advertising and analytics cookies at adssettings.google.com.
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked online. Our Site does not currently respond differently based on Do Not Track signals. We will update this policy if our practices change.
Some cookies we use may involve the processing of personal data. Where this is the case, we process that data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. The legal basis for processing personal data collected through analytics cookies is our legitimate interest in understanding how visitors use our Site so that we can improve it. For strictly necessary cookies, the legal basis is our legitimate interest in providing a functional website and, where the processing is required for the performance of a contract with you, the performance of that contract.
If you are located in the European Economic Area, UK, or Switzerland, you have the right to access, correct, or delete personal data we collect through cookies, and to restrict or object to its processing. Please see Section 5 of our Privacy Policy for information on how to exercise these rights.
Third parties that serve cookies on our Site have their own privacy policies describing how they use cookies and the information they collect. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services whose cookies may be present on our Site:
Ciphero Ventures is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party services. The inclusion of third-party analytics on our Site does not constitute an endorsement of those services or their privacy practices.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.
We will notify you of material changes to this Cookie Policy by posting a notice on our Site or, if we have your contact information, by sending you an email notification.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Ciphero Ventures LLC
Privacy Officer
3000 Sand Hill Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
United States
Email: privacy@cipheroai.org