VTAX Privacy and Cookie Policy
At VTAX, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your experience on our website is as efficient and informative as possible. This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies on our website and the measures we take to protect your personal information.
Cookies and Their Use
Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users. A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we store on your browser or the hard drive of your computer if you agree. Cookies allow us to enhance the user experience by remembering your preferences and ensuring the website functions smoothly.
Types of Cookies We Use
We primarily use analytical cookies on our website. These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around our website. This insight helps us improve the functionality of the site by ensuring users can find what they are looking for more easily.
Here is a breakdown of the specific cookies we use and their purposes:
_ga Cookie (Google Analytics)
Purpose: This cookie is added by Google Analytics to track unique visits by assigning a randomly generated number as an identifier for each visitor. It helps us understand how users navigate the site and how they arrive at our website. This information enables us to improve user experience and optimize our content based on user behavior.
Duration: Expires after 2 years.
_gid Cookie (Google Analytics)
Purpose: This cookie is used to count user visits and track how visitors use our website. It helps us see what pages are popular and where users may encounter difficulties, allowing us to improve the layout and functionality of the site.
Duration: Expires after 24 hours.
_dc_gtm_UA Cookie (Google Tag Manager)
Purpose: This cookie is added by Google Tag Manager to facilitate the use of Google Analytics on the website. It allows us to track user interactions with specific elements on the site, such as button clicks, form submissions, or other actions that help us understand user behavior and improve overall site performance.
Duration: Expires after the session ends.
These cookies do not collect any personal information that can be used to identify you. They are solely used to enhance the functionality and user experience of the website.
Your Control Over Cookies
You have the option to control the use of cookies on our website through your browser settings. You can choose to:
Block all cookies.
Block specific cookies.
Delete cookies after each session.
However, please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of certain features on our website. For example, you may not be able to access certain parts of the site or experience it as intended if all cookies (including essential ones) are blocked.
How We Use Collected Data
While cookies help us gather anonymous data on how users interact with our site, rest assured that no personally identifiable information (PII) is collected through cookies. Any data we gather is aggregated and used solely for analytical purposes to improve the performance and content of our website.
Third-Party Cookies
We may include third-party services on our website, such as Google Analytics, to help us analyze traffic and enhance user experience. These third-party services may also set cookies on your device for similar analytical purposes, and you can manage their use through your browser settings as mentioned above.
Updates to This Policy
We may periodically update our Privacy and Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Please check this page regularly for updates. If any significant changes are made to the way we use cookies or handle personal data, we will notify users as required.
For more detailed information about cookies, or if you have any questions about how we use your data, feel free to contact us at VTAX Accountants.