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Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 1 August 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — whether you accepted certain notices, what preferences you set, and similar details. They do not give us access to your device and do not contain personally identifiable information by themselves.
We use cookies on the Verge Foliot website to keep the site functioning correctly and, optionally, to understand how visitors use it so we can improve the experience. You have control over which optional cookies are active.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies Always active
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. They do not collect information for marketing purposes. Examples: remembering your cookie consent choice (stored in your browser's localStorage), maintaining your session if you interact with the site.
Analytics Cookies Optional
These cookies help us understand which pages are visited and how visitors move through the site. The data is aggregated and not tied to individuals. We use this to identify pages that are confusing or underperforming. Examples: Google Analytics page view and session tracking.
Marketing Cookies Optional
These cookies may be used to present relevant advertising if we use ad platforms in future. At present the site does not actively serve display advertising, but this cookie category is provided so that preferences can be set in advance. Examples: tracking pixels from advertising networks.
Preference Cookies Optional
These cookies remember settings you have chosen, such as language or display preferences, so you do not need to set them again on your next visit.
Third-Party Cookies
If analytics cookies are enabled, Google Analytics may set cookies on your device to collect usage data. Google's privacy practices are described at policies.google.com. We do not control third-party cookie behaviour once consent is given.
We do not currently use social media embed cookies or advertising network cookies as active features. Enabling the marketing cookie category in your preferences prepares your consent for future use if these features are added.
Cookie Duration
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser. Used for temporary site state during your visit.
- Consent record (localStorage): Stored until you clear browser data. No automatic expiry — records your consent decision indefinitely unless you reset it here.
- Analytics cookies (if active): Typically 13 months for Google Analytics measurement identifiers.
- Preference cookies (if active): Up to 12 months, depending on the specific preference stored.
Your Cookie Preferences
Essential Cookies
Required for site functionality. Cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand site usage (aggregated, anonymous).
Marketing Cookies
For advertising personalisation (not currently active).
Preference Cookies
Remember your display and language settings.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Note that blocking certain cookies may affect how the website functions.
Google Chrome
1. Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu (top right).
2. Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
3. Choose your preferred setting, or use "See all site data and permissions" to manage cookies for specific sites.
4. To delete existing cookies, go to Privacy and security → Clear browsing data and select "Cookies and other site data".
Mozilla Firefox
1. Open Firefox and click the menu button (three lines, top right).
2. Go to Settings → Privacy & Security.
3. Under "Cookies and Site Data", choose your blocking level or manage exceptions.
4. Click "Clear Data" to remove stored cookies.
Apple Safari
1. Open Safari and go to Preferences (Safari menu → Preferences).
2. Click the Privacy tab.
3. Check or uncheck "Block all cookies" as preferred. Use "Manage Website Data" to view and delete site-specific cookies.
4. On iPhone or iPad: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security.
Microsoft Edge
1. Open Edge and click the three-dot menu (top right).
2. Go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data.
3. Toggle "Block third-party cookies" or manage per-site exceptions.
4. Use "See all cookies and site data" to delete specific stored cookies.
On mobile browsers, cookie settings are generally found in the browser's main Settings or Privacy menu.
Your Rights
You may withdraw or change your cookie consent at any time using the preference controls above. Withdrawing consent for optional cookies does not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred while consent was in place.
Disabling analytics cookies means we receive less information about how the site is used, which may slow down improvements. Disabling essential cookies is not supported and may break site functionality.
For questions about cookies and data handling, contact us at [email protected].