What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to store information about your visit. They are widely used to enable website functionality, track user activity, and remember preferences.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies – which are removed when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies – which remain on your device for a set period
• First-party cookies – set directly by our website
• Third-party cookies – placed by services or integrations we use

Some cookies may collect information that, when combined with other data, could be considered personal information.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the core functionality of our website
• Monitor site performance and detect errors
• Understand how users interact with our content
• Store limited preferences to enhance user experience
• Support embedded tools or analytics services

Types of Cookies We Use

We may use the following types of cookies on our website:

• Strictly necessary cookies - Essential for operating the site, such as those used for security and navigation. These cannot be disabled via our site preferences.
• Performance cookies - Used to collect anonymised data on how visitors use the site. This information helps us improve layout, content, and functionality.
• Functionality cookies - Allow the website to remember certain choices you make, such as dismissing pop-up notices.
• Third-party cookies - Set by tools or services embedded into our site (such as analytics or multimedia platforms). These may follow their own privacy policies.
• Cookies under review - Occasionally, we trial new tools or features that use cookies. These are subject to ongoing evaluation and will be reviewed for necessity and compliance.

Cookie Control and Consent

On your first visit, you may be presented with the option to:

• Accept all cookies
• Customise your preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time via your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to:

• Block specific or all cookies
• Receive alerts when cookies are set
• Automatically delete cookies after each session

Please note: disabling some cookies may affect the performance or availability of certain website features.

Third-Party Services

Our website may integrate with services operated by third parties. These providers may set cookies independently and are responsible for their own privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their cookie policies directly.

Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Cookie Policy to reflect updates in technology or our practices. Any changes will be posted to this page. Continued use of the site after updates implies your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact: contact@vertainternational.com