1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide website owners with information about how users interact with their sites.
Cookies can be "session cookies" which expire when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies" which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our websites to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions made by you such as logging in, setting preferences, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our websites. We may use Google Analytics, Vercel Analytics, or similar tools. All data collected is aggregated and anonymous.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language preferences, currency, or region. If you block these cookies, some services may not function properly.
Marketing / Targeting Cookies
We currently do not use third-party advertising cookies on our websites. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent where required.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. For example:
- Google Analytics: Used to analyse website traffic and user behaviour (anonymised)
- Font services: Google Fonts may set cookies related to font loading preferences
- Embedded content: If we embed YouTube videos or other media, those providers may set cookies
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We do not control how they use cookies.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to manage or disable cookies:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete specific cookies. Check your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on from tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Do Not Track: Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. We respect DNT signals where technically feasible.
- Contact Us: For specific cookie-related requests, email us at contact@vividglobalcorp.web.app
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our websites and limit your access to certain features or services.
5. Cookie Reference Table
Below is a summary of the primary cookies used on our websites:
- _ga, _gid — Google Analytics performance cookies (expires: 2 years / 24 hours)
- __session — Authentication session cookie (expires: session)
- preferences — Stores your display/language preferences (expires: 1 year)
- _vercel_no_cache — Vercel deployment control (expires: session)
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. We will update the "Last Updated" date when changes occur. Continued use of our websites after such changes constitutes your acknowledgement of the updated policy.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: contact@vividglobalcorp.web.app