How We Use Cookies – Vily Box

Last Updated: April 20, 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help us remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and deliver a personalized experience. Cookies cannot access files on your device or collect personal information without your consent.

How Cookies Work

When you visit Vily Box, we place a small cookie file in your browser. This file contains a unique identifier that helps us recognize you when you return.

Cookies allow us to:

Keep you logged in between visits
Remember which categories you follow
Save your search history
Track bookmarked posts
Show content based on your interests

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
wordpress_logged_in_*	Keeps you signed in	Session
wordpress_sec_*	Security authentication	Session
wp-settings-*	Stores display preferences	1 year
PHPSESSID	Maintains session state	Session

2. Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Source
vily_recent_searches	Stores last 5 searches	Persistent	Vily App Menu
vily_pinned_sections	Remembers pinned categories	Persistent	Vily App Menu
vily_footer_active	Stores footer preferences	Session	Vily App Menu

What this means for you:

Recent Searches: Saved locally on your device for quick reuse.
Pinned Categories: Your preferred sections stay open automatically.

3. Personalization Cookies

These cookies help deliver content tailored to your interests.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
user_bookmark_ids	Stores bookmarked posts	Persistent
user_followed_categories	Tracks followed categories	Persistent
user_reading_history	Tracks viewed posts	30 days
user_last_visit	Records last visit time	Session

How this benefits you:

Saved Content: Access your bookmarks anytime.
Personalized Feed: Content matches your interests.
Fresh Content: Avoid seeing duplicate posts.
New Updates: Highlights content since your last visit.

4. Membership Cookies

Used to manage subscriptions and download limits.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
vily_membership_plan	Stores membership level	Session
vily_daily_downloads	Tracks daily downloads	24 hours
vily_trusted_device	Remembers trusted devices	30 days

5. Authentication Cookies

Used for secure login and social authentication.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
vily_oauth_state_*	Prevents unauthorized login	10 minutes
vily_social_provider	Remembers login method	Session

6. Advertising Cookies

Used to display relevant ads and measure performance.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
vily_ad_impressions	Prevents repeated ads	Session
vily_ad_clicks	Tracks ad interactions	Session

Benefits:

No repeated ads in a single session
More relevant advertising
Accurate tracking for advertisers

7. Download Manager Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
vily_download_countdown	Manages wait times	Session
vily_preroll_watched	Tracks ad viewing status	Session

Third-Party Cookies

Social Login Providers

When you sign in using Google or other platforms, those services may place their own cookies. We do not control these cookies.

Payment Providers

All transactions are handled by trusted payment partners. We do not store payment details.

How Cookies Benefit You

Benefit	Description
Stay Logged In	Remains signed in across visits
Personalized Feed	Content based on your interests
Faster Searches	Recent searches saved locally
No Repeat Ads	Avoids duplicate ads
Saved Preferences	Settings persist across visits
Download Control	Tracks limits accurately
Fresh Content	Shows new posts only

How Cookies Benefit Vily Box

Benefit	Description
Ad Revenue	Tracks impressions and clicks
Membership Control	Manages subscriptions
Analytics	Improves content strategy
Security	Prevents fraud and abuse
Performance	Optimizes speed and experience