Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet or phone) when you visit a website. They allow a website to remember information about your visit — for example, whether you have already accepted a cookie notice — so you do not have to provide the same information repeatedly.

Cookies do not run programmes or carry viruses. They are a standard part of how most websites function.

2. Cookies Used on This Website

2.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are required for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. They do not track you for advertising purposes.

• cookieConsent — stores your cookie preference choice (Accept or Decline) in your browser's local storage so the banner does not appear on every visit. Duration: until you clear your browser data.

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Where you consent, analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the website — which pages are visited, how long sessions last, and where visitors come from. This information is used to improve the website and is not linked to personal identifiers.

• Example: Google Analytics (if enabled) — session and pageview data, 2-year retention.

2.3 Marketing Cookies (Optional)

Marketing cookies track browsing across websites to display relevant advertising. Vantridge does not currently run advertising campaigns that require these cookies. If this changes, this policy will be updated.

2.4 Preference Cookies (Optional)

Preference cookies remember settings such as language or region. This website is currently served only in English; preference cookies are not actively used at this time.

3. Third-Party Cookies

If you consent to analytics cookies, third-party services such as Google Analytics may set their own cookies on your device. These are governed by the respective providers' privacy policies, not by this policy. Vantridge does not control the cookies set by third-party services.

Links on this website to external office or agency websites may also result in cookies being set by those sites; this is outside Vantridge's control.

4. How Long Cookies Last

• Session cookies: exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it.
• Persistent cookies: remain on your device until they expire or until you delete them. The cookieConsent key stored in local storage persists until manually cleared.

5. Manage Your Cookie Preferences

Use the controls below to update your preferences at any time. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to operate. Changes take effect immediately and are stored in your browser.

6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can also delete or block cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for the main browsers are below.

Google Chrome

Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner. Select Settings, then Privacy and security, then Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies, allow all, or set exceptions for specific sites. To delete existing cookies, choose See all site data and permissions and remove as needed.

Mozilla Firefox

Click the three-line menu at the top-right and go to Settings. Under Privacy & Security, find the Cookies and Site Data section. You can set Firefox to block cookies, set exceptions or clear all stored cookies and site data from there.

Apple Safari

On Mac: open Safari > Preferences > Privacy. On iPhone or iPad: go to Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security. You can block all cookies, prevent cross-site tracking and manage website data from these menus.

Microsoft Edge

Click the three-dot menu and select Settings. Go to Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data. You can block cookies, allow only certain sites, or clear all existing cookies from here.

On mobile browsers, cookie settings are usually found in the browser's Settings or Privacy menu. Consult your browser's help documentation for the most current steps.

Note: disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of this website from functioning correctly.

7. Your Rights and Contact

• You may withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time using the controls above or through your browser settings.
• Withdrawing consent does not affect any processing that took place while consent was given.
• Essential cookies cannot be disabled without affecting the basic operation of this website.

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