1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow a site to remember your actions and preferences over time, or to collect general usage information. We use three categories of cookies, described below.
2. Cookies We Use
| Category | Example Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | vv_session | Maintains basic site functionality, such as remembering your cookie consent choice | Up to 12 months |
| Analytics | vv_analytics_id | Measures aggregated page views and navigation patterns to improve content | Up to 24 months |
| Functional | vv_prefs | Remembers display preferences, such as previously viewed guides | Up to 6 months |
3. Managing Your Preferences
You can set your preferences using the cookie banner shown when you first visit the Site. Choosing "Accept All" enables essential, analytics and functional cookies. Choosing "Reject Non-Essential" enables only essential cookies. Choosing "Preferences" lets you make a partial selection. Your choice is stored in your browser's local storage and will be remembered on future visits until you clear your browser data.
4. Browser-Level Opt-Out
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings menu:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies.
Blocking essential cookies may affect basic site functionality, such as the cookie banner reappearing on every visit.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Where we use an analytics provider, that provider may set its own cookies subject to its own privacy practices. We only permit such cookies to be set after you have given consent through our cookie banner.
6. Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at [email protected]. See also our Privacy Policy for broader information about how we handle personal data.