1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device — computer, tablet, or phone — when you visit. They help the website remember certain things about your visit, such as whether you have accepted a notice, so you are not shown it again.
Cookies do not run programmes or carry viruses. They are simply a short piece of stored text. You can view and remove cookies through your browser settings at any time.
2. Cookies We Use
We use cookies in the following categories. The table below describes each one and its purpose.
2.1 Strictly Necessary
These are required for the website to function correctly. You cannot opt out of these, as they do not collect personal data for tracking purposes.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| vesterly_cookie_consent | Records whether you have acknowledged our cookie notice | 365 days | localStorage |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your session while you browse the site | Session | Cookie |
2.2 Analytics & Performance
These help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. The data collected is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users to compile visit statistics | 2 years | Google Analytics 4 |
| _ga_* | Stores session state for GA4 measurement | 2 years | Google Analytics 4 |
| _gid | Distinguishes users over a 24-hour period | 24 hours | Google Analytics 4 |
2.3 Marketing & Tracking
These cookies support our advertising activity. They help us understand whether people who saw our information online went on to visit the website. No personally identifiable data is shared with third parties without your knowledge.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Used by Meta (Facebook) to deliver and measure advertisements | 3 months | Meta Platforms |
| _fbc | Stores last click attribution for Meta ad measurement | 2 years | Meta Platforms |
| _uet_msclkid | Used by Microsoft Bing to attribute website visits to ad clicks | 90 days | Microsoft Advertising |
| _clck | Maintains a Clarity ID to track visits on the same device | 1 year | Microsoft Clarity |
3. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use your browser's localStorage to store your cookie preference. This is a small entry saved on your device, similar to a cookie but not sent to our server with each request.
The entry is named vesterly_cookie_consent and is set to accepted when you close our cookie notice. It has no expiry set by the browser itself, but you can remove it at any time by clearing your browser's site data.
4. Managing Your Preferences
You can choose which non-essential cookies you accept. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be turned off as they are required for the site to work.
Your Cookie Preferences
Strictly Necessary
Session and consent management — required for the site to function.
Analytics & Performance
Helps us understand how people use the site so we can improve it.
Marketing & Tracking
Supports our online information campaigns and measures their reach.
5. Controlling Cookies Through Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings menus. The steps vary by browser. Below are links to guidance for common browsers:
Please note that if you disable certain cookies, some parts of this website may not work as intended.
6. Third-Party Services
Some cookies on our site are placed by third-party services we use to understand website performance and to operate our information campaigns. These third parties have their own privacy policies which govern how they use the data they collect:
- Google Analytics — Google Privacy Policy
- Meta Platforms (Facebook) — Meta Privacy Policy
- Microsoft Advertising & Clarity — Microsoft Privacy Statement
- Google Maps — Embedded on our homepage to show our location. Google's cookie and data practices apply when the map is displayed.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or changes in applicable regulations. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically to stay informed.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please do not hesitate to get in touch: