Cookie Policy

How and why Vistra uses cookies and similar technologies.

Last updated: 14 September 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Vistra (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, use our applications, or interact with our Services.

Cookies help us provide, secure, analyse, and improve the Vistra experience.

By using our website and Services, you acknowledge the use of cookies as described in this policy, subject to your available privacy choices.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to:

  • Remember preferences
  • Maintain secure sessions
  • Understand usage patterns
  • Improve functionality
  • Provide relevant experiences

Cookies do not usually identify you directly. They typically identify your browser or device.

3. Types of cookies we use

Vistra uses different categories of cookies depending on their purpose.

3.1 Essential cookies

These cookies are required for the operation of our Services. They enable:

  • User authentication
  • Account sessions
  • Security protections
  • Basic platform functionality
  • Load balancing
  • Service reliability

Without these cookies, some parts of Vistra may not function correctly. These cookies cannot usually be disabled.

3.2 Functional cookies

Functional cookies allow Vistra to remember choices and improve user experience. They may remember:

  • Language preferences
  • Interface preferences
  • User settings
  • Previously selected options

These cookies help create a more personalised experience.

3.3 Analytics cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how users interact with Vistra. We may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Features used
  • Time spent on pages
  • Navigation patterns
  • Browser and device information

This information helps us:

  • Improve website performance
  • Identify usability problems
  • Understand product adoption
  • Improve user experience

Analytics data is generally aggregated and does not identify individual users.

3.4 Performance cookies

Performance cookies help monitor the technical operation of our Services. They may help us understand:

  • Loading performance
  • Errors
  • Application stability
  • Technical issues

This allows us to improve reliability.

3.5 Marketing and advertising cookies

Where applicable, we may use marketing cookies to understand campaign effectiveness and provide relevant communications. These cookies may help measure:

  • Advertisement performance
  • Website conversions
  • Marketing interactions

We only use these cookies where appropriate consent is obtained.

4. Third-party cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party service providers that support our operations. These providers may include:

  • Analytics platforms
  • Payment providers
  • Authentication services
  • Customer support tools
  • Marketing platforms

Third parties may process information according to their own privacy policies. Examples may include:

  • Website analytics providers
  • Cloud infrastructure providers
  • Communication platforms

5. Similar technologies

In addition to cookies, Vistra may use similar technologies including:

  • Web beacons
  • Pixels
  • Local storage
  • Session storage
  • Device identifiers

These technologies help us operate and improve our Services.

6. How we use cookie information

Cookie information may be used to:

  • Keep users securely logged in
  • Remember preferences
  • Improve website performance
  • Analyse product usage
  • Detect suspicious activity
  • Improve customer experience
  • Measure marketing effectiveness

7. Managing cookies

You can control cookies through:

Browser settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Receive notifications before cookies are stored

Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Cookie consent controls

Where required by law, Vistra may provide cookie preference controls allowing users to:

  • Accept cookies
  • Reject optional cookies
  • Change preferences later

8. Cookies used within the application

The Vistra application may use cookies or similar technologies for:

  • Authentication
  • Maintaining sessions
  • Security
  • Remembering user settings
  • Improving application performance

These technologies are necessary for providing the platform experience.

9. Data protection and cookies

Information collected through cookies is handled according to our Privacy Policy.

We take reasonable steps to protect information collected through our Services.

10. International users

Depending on your location, different cookie requirements may apply. For example:

  • European users may have rights under GDPR
  • Australian users may have rights under applicable privacy laws
  • Other regions may have additional protections

We aim to provide appropriate controls where required.

11. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

12. Contact us

If you have questions about cookies or privacy:

Questions about this policy? Contact us or email hello@vistra.report.