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Cookie Policy

Information about the cookies used on virtualexa.info and how to manage your preferences.

Last updated: 1 April 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our site, and improve your overall experience.

This Cookie Policy applies to the website virtualexa.info ("our website", "the site"). By continuing to use our website after being presented with our cookie banner, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on virtualexa.info:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.

  • ve_cookie_consent — Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted or declined). Duration: 12 months. Set by: virtualexa.info.
  • Session cookies — Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser, used to maintain your session while browsing.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the structure and content of our site.

  • Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) — Used to distinguish users and throttle request rates. Duration: up to 2 years. Set by: Google LLC. Data is anonymised and processed in accordance with Google's privacy policy.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, personalised features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

  • Preference cookies — Remember your settings and preferences to improve your experience on return visits. Duration: 6 months.

2.4 Marketing Cookies

At present, virtualexa.info does not use marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly and you will be notified through our cookie consent banner.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the setting of these cookies and you should check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them:

4. How to Manage Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

4.1 Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit virtualexa.info, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage and revisiting the site.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function correctly.

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

4.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:

  • Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.

The specific duration of each cookie we use is listed in Section 2 of this policy.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by displaying a new cookie consent banner.

7. Contact Us

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

For more information about our privacy practices generally, please read our Privacy Policy.