Cookie Policy
Last updated 6 November 2026
The short version. VAROPS doesn't use advertising or analytics cookies. We only store what the site needs to work, such as keeping you signed in. Because these are strictly necessary, the law doesn't require us to ask first, but you can see and clear them at any time with .
What we store
Instead of cookies, VAROPS uses your browser's local storage and session storage. They work in a similar way, so this policy covers both. Session storage is cleared when you close the tab.
| Name | Type | What it's for | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
vapor_token | Local storage | Keeps you signed in | Until you sign out |
vapor_user | Local storage | Your name and email, shown while you're signed in | Until you sign out |
varops_ref | Local storage | A referral link you followed, so the airline that referred you gets credit | 30 days |
varops_theme | Local storage | Remembers light or dark mode | Until you clear it |
varops_airline | Session storage | The airline you're using in this tab | Until you close the tab |
varops_invite | Session storage | An airline invite you're accepting | Until you close the tab |
varops_admin_token | Session storage | Back office sign-in for platform admins | Until you close the tab |
varops_intent | Session storage | Remembers you came to create an airline while you sign in | Until you close the tab |
varops_claim | Session storage | A pilot profile invite you're claiming | Until you close the tab |
varops_support_token | Session storage | A time-limited platform support session | Until you close the tab, or 60 minutes |
Other services
Some pages load content from other services: map tiles from OpenStreetMap, fonts from Google Fonts and map data from jsDelivr. We don't ask them to set cookies, but like any website they receive your IP address and browser details when your browser fetches their files. Their own policies apply.
Uplink
The Uplink app stores your sign-in and settings on your computer so you don't have to sign in every time. Signing out of Uplink removes your sign-in.
Your choices
- Use to see what's stored and clear it. This signs you out on this device.
- You can also block or delete site data in your browser settings. If you block it, you won't be able to stay signed in.
If we ever add cookies that aren't strictly necessary, we'll ask for your consent first and update this page.
Questions? Email help@varops.net. See also our Privacy Policy.