Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience

Last Updated: October 28, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our site, and enabling certain features.

We also use similar technologies such as:

  • Local Storage: Stores data locally in your browser
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage that expires when you close your browser
  • Pixels/Beacons: Small images that help us track interactions
  • Web Beacons: Embedded objects that allow us to track user behavior

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like navigation, security, and access to secure areas.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
vws_session Maintains user session and security Session
vws_csrf Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks Session
vws_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year

2. Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics - session state 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours

3. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
vws_theme Remembers your dark/light theme preference 1 year
vws_language Stores your language preference 1 year
vws_preferences Saves your dashboard and form preferences 6 months

4. Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show personalized ads and measure campaign effectiveness.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions 3 months
_gcl_au Google Ads - conversion tracking 3 months
vws_utm Tracks marketing campaign effectiveness 30 days

Third-Party Cookies

We may allow trusted third parties to set cookies on our website for the following purposes:

  • Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance measurement
  • Google Ads: Advertising and conversion tracking
  • Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising and retargeting
  • Mailchimp: Email marketing and newsletter management
  • Stripe: Payment processing and fraud prevention
  • Hotjar: User behavior analysis and heatmaps

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. Please review their policies:

Cookie Controls

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from particular sites
  • Block all cookies from being set
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Opt-Out Links

Important: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic site operations.

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, we'll ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences by cookie category
  • Change your preferences at any time using the cookie settings link in our footer

Your consent choices are stored locally and will be remembered for future visits.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. When we do:

  • We will post the updated policy on this page
  • We will update the "Last Updated" date
  • For significant changes, we may provide additional notice

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

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