Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Vefthranvik ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website vefthranvik.ddd. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

We ask for consent before setting non-essential cookies (such as analytics and marketing cookies), in line with UK GDPR and PECR requirements. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie settings.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure access, and remembering your cookie preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.

• Cookie Consent: Stores your cookie preferences
• Session Management: Maintains your session while browsing
• Security: Helps protect against security threats

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.

• Page Views: Tracks which pages are visited
• Time on Site: Measures how long visitors spend on our site
• Traffic Sources: Identifies how visitors found our website
• User Behavior: Analyzes click patterns and navigation paths

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertisements. They help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

• Ad Targeting: Delivers personalized advertisements
• Campaign Measurement: Tracks advertising performance
• Social Media Integration: Enables sharing features

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:

• Google Fonts: For loading web fonts
• Font Awesome: For displaying icons
• Analytics Services: For website performance monitoring

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.

5. Consent and Withdrawal

When you first visit our website, you can accept, reject, or customize non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are always active because they are required for the website to function.

You can withdraw or update your consent at any time through our cookie settings. Changes apply to future browsing and do not affect processing already carried out based on prior consent.

6. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use local storage to remember your preferences. Local storage is similar to cookies but allows for larger amounts of data to be stored locally on your device. We use local storage to:

• Store your cookie consent preferences
• Remember your settings and preferences

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

7.1 Our Cookie Settings

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" button in the cookie banner or contacting us directly.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block cookies from being set
• Set preferences for different websites

Please note that blocking all cookies may impact the functionality of our website and your user experience.

7.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

8. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our website currently responds to DNT signals by limiting non-essential tracking when this feature is enabled.

9. Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies are stored for different periods:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Cookie Preferences: 1 year
• Analytics Cookies: Up to 26 months
• Marketing Cookies: Up to 12 months

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last updated.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: