Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site.
Cookies typically contain two pieces of information: a name and a value. They may also have an expiry date and can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (stored for a set period or until you delete them).
Cookies serve various purposes, including remembering your preferences, keeping you signed in, analysing how our website is used, and delivering relevant content. Some cookies are essential for the website to function, while others require your consent.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for cookies used on this website is:
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site may not work correctly.
Functional cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences (e.g. language, region) and choices you make on the site.
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to count visits, track traffic sources, and measure the effectiveness of our content. We use these cookies only with your explicit consent.
Marketing cookies
These cookies may be set by us or our advertising partners. They are used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on our site or other sites. They are used only with your explicit consent.
4. Cookie Details
Below is a summary of the cookies we use. For further details on retention periods and data processing, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Strictly necessary: Cookie consent preference storage, session management, security tokens. These are essential and cannot be disabled.
Analytics: Used to analyse site traffic and user behaviour. Retained for up to 14 months. Requires consent.
Marketing: Used for personalised content and campaign measurement. Retained until consent is withdrawn or up to 24 months. Requires consent.
5. Legal Basis and Retention
Strictly necessary cookies are based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional website. Functional cookies may be based on consent or legitimate interest depending on their purpose.
Analytics and marketing cookies require your explicit consent under the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR. You can give or withdraw consent at any time through our cookie banner or cookie settings.
Retention periods for each category of cookies are specified in our Privacy Policy. When cookies expire, they are automatically deleted from your device.
6. Managing Your Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Cookie banner: When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences.
- Cookie settings: You can access cookie settings at any time by clicking "Cookie settings" in the cookie banner (if visible) or by contacting us to update your preferences.
- Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically block or delete cookies, though this may affect the functionality of our website and other sites you visit.
For instructions on managing cookies in your browser, please visit your browser's help section or visit www.aboutcookies.org.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.
Under the GDPR, you also have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, as well as the right to data portability and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. For full details, please see our Privacy Policy.
To exercise your rights or ask questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at admin@volkrannvorm.world.
8. Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy, subject to any new consent requirements for cookies.