Cookie Policy
vaeyc uses cookies to operate the site and understand how readers use it. This page explains exactly which cookies we use and how you can control them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They help websites remember preferences, maintain sessions, and collect anonymous usage data. vaeyc uses a small number of cookies, described below.
Cookie Categories
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Consent Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Required for the Site to function. These enable core features such as security, session management, and comment moderation. The Site cannot function properly without these. | Session cookie, CSRF token, cookie consent record | No — these are set automatically. |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site, which pages are most visited, how long users stay, and where traffic originates. Data is aggregated and anonymous. | Google Analytics 4 (_ga, _ga_*, _gid) | Yes — only set after consent. |
| Advertising | Used if advertising networks are active on the Site to serve relevant ads and measure campaign performance. vaeyc may use advertising cookies if AdSense or affiliate tracking is enabled. | Google AdSense cookies, affiliate tracking pixels | Yes — only set after consent. |
How We Obtain Your Consent
When you first visit vaeyc.org, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You can accept all cookies, accept only necessary cookies, or manage your preferences by category. Your choice is stored in a strictly necessary cookie so the banner does not reappear on subsequent visits. You can change your preferences at any time using the cookie settings link in the site footer.
Managing Cookies
In addition to our consent tool, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites or all third parties
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set
Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will affect the functionality of the Site. Browser-level opt-outs for Google Analytics are also available via the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
For questions about our cookie use, contact [email protected].