1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners.
This policy explains what cookies the varangian.ai website uses, why we use them, and how you can control them.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Storage
This website sets no strictly necessary cookies. It keeps one item in your browser's local storage to remember your cookie choice. Storage that is strictly necessary to provide a service you request does not require your consent under PECR or the ePrivacy Directive.
| Item | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
va-consent (local storage) |
Records whether you accepted or declined analytics cookies | Until you change your choice or clear this site's data | First-party |
2.2 Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They collect information in an aggregated form. These cookies are only set if you consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes visitors for usage analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics (Google) |
| _ga_6VCCF8WSXL | Keeps session state for usage analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics (Google) |
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how the site is used. It is loaded, and these cookies are set, only if you choose "Accept" in the cookie banner. Google may process this data outside the UK; it does so under the UK International Data Transfer Addendum and its data processing terms. You can change your choice at any time with "Cookie settings" at the foot of every page, which also removes the cookies.
2.3 Cookies We Do NOT Use
- We do not use advertising or marketing cookies
- We do not use third-party tracking cookies
- We do not use social media tracking pixels
- We do not share cookie data with advertisers
3. Your Choices
3.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, a banner asks whether we may use Google Analytics cookies. You can:
- Accept: Google Analytics is loaded and its cookies are set
- Decline: Google Analytics is not loaded and no analytics cookies are set
Until you accept, nothing is stored except your choice itself.
3.2 Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer.
3.3 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are set
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies (note: this may affect website functionality)
Instructions for major browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
3.4 Withdrawing Consent
Withdrawing consent is as easy as giving it. Use the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer, or clear cookies via your browser settings. Previously collected data from consented cookies will be retained for the duration stated in Section 2 but no new data will be collected.
4. Legal Basis
We rely on the following legal bases for cookies:
| Cookie Type | UK Legal Basis | EU Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | PECR Regulation 6(4) exemption (strictly necessary for service requested) | ePrivacy Directive Article 5(3) exemption |
| Analytics | Consent (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a)) | Consent (EU GDPR Article 6(1)(a)) |
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy when we add or remove cookies. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.
6. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@varangian.ai.