This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones Vestara uses on vestara.cyou, and how you can manage them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to give site owners basic information about how visitors use their site. Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information on their own.
2. Cookies We Use
The table below describes the cookies currently in use on the Vestara website.
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| vestara_cookie_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent choices so you are not asked again on each visit. | 1 year |
| vestara_session | Essential | Maintains your session while you browse the site so pages load consistently. | Session |
| _ga, _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics cookies used to collect anonymous usage statistics (page views, time on site). No personal identification. | 2 years / 24 hrs |
| vestara_prefs | Functional | Remembers display or language preferences you have set during a visit. | 6 months |
3. Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of this website. They include cookies that remember your consent decisions and maintain your browsing session. Without these, certain parts of the site may not work as expected. Essential cookies do not require your consent under applicable law, but we believe in being transparent about everything we use.
4. Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are most visited or how long people spend reading a topic brief. This information is collected in aggregate and is not linked back to individuals. We use this data to improve the layout and content of our site. Analytics cookies are only placed with your consent.
5. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as a preferred display language or layout setting. They make your experience more consistent when you return to the site. Functional cookies are only placed with your consent.
6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the usability of some websites, including ours. Links to cookie guidance for common browsers:
- Google Chrome — Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox — Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Apple Safari — Preferences > Privacy
- Microsoft Edge — Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services such as Google Analytics. These parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review. Vestara does not control third-party cookies and is not responsible for their content.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as we change the tools we use or as regulations evolve. The revised version will be posted here with an updated date. If we add new cookie categories, we will seek fresh consent where required.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about how we use cookies, please contact us: