VorgathiumCookie Policy
Last updated: April 17, 2026
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are commonly used to remember information about you, your preferences, and your activity on the website. Cookies contain a unique identifier that allows us to recognize you on your return visits. They improve your browsing experience by enabling our website to remember your preferences and settings.
2. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we use other tracking technologies to enhance your experience and understand how users interact with our services:
- Web Beacons (Pixels):Invisible 1x1 pixel images embedded in web pages or emails used to track page views and engagement.
- Local Storage:Browser storage mechanism that persists data across sessions without requiring cookies.
- Session Storage:Temporary storage that persists only for the duration of your browser session.
- Analytics Tools:Third-party analytics services that track user behavior and website performance.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential/Necessary Cookies
Purpose: Required for the website to function properly and provide core services.
Examples: Session cookies, authentication tokens, CSRF protection, security cookies.
Consent Required: No - these are necessary for service functionality.
Duration: Session-based or up to 1 year.
3.2 Analytical/Performance Cookies
Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our website, analyze traffic patterns, and identify issues.
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, bounce rate analysis, device information.
Consent Required: Yes - you have control over these cookies.
Duration: Typically 1-2 years.
3.3 Preference/Functional Cookies
Purpose: Remember your preferences, settings, and choices to provide a personalized experience.
Examples: Language preference, theme settings, accessibility options, user preferences.
Consent Required: Yes - based on your preference settings.
Duration: Up to 1 year.
3.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies
Purpose: Track your interests and display targeted advertisements. NOTE: Vorgathium does NOT use marketing cookies.
Examples: Would include conversion tracking, retargeting pixels, ad performance analytics.
Consent Required: Yes - explicit opt-in required.
Status: Not used by Vorgathium.
3.5 Third-Party Cookies
Purpose: Set by external partners and service providers for various purposes.
Examples: Google Analytics, payment processors, content delivery networks.
Consent Required: Depends on the third party's privacy policy.
Duration: Varies by third party (typically 1-2 years).
4. Cookie List and Details
Below is a comprehensive list of cookies currently used on Vorgathium:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Essential | Session management and user authentication | Session |
| csrf_token | Essential | CSRF protection for form submissions | Session |
| user_preferences | Preference | Stores user interface preferences and theme | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - tracks unique visitors | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - tracks session information | 24 hours |
| consent_cookie | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
5. How We Use Cookie Information
Cookie information is used for the following purposes:
- User Authentication: To verify your identity and maintain secure sessions
- Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity and unauthorized access
- Personalization: To remember your preferences and provide customized experiences
- Analytics: To analyze website traffic, user behavior, and identify improvement areas
- Performance Monitoring: To measure website performance and user experience
- Compliance: To track consent and comply with privacy regulations
6. Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses services from third-party providers that may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Provides analytics and traffic analysis. Google may use cookies to track your activity across websites.
Payment Processors
Third-party payment providers may set cookies for transaction processing and fraud prevention.
Refer to your payment provider's privacy policy for details.
7. Cookie Consent and Control
When you first visit Vorgathium, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage individual cookie preferences
Your consent preferences are stored in a cookie named "consent_cookie" and respected across all your visits.
8. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You have the right to control cookies through your browser. Most browsers allow you to:
- View all cookies stored on your device
- Delete specific cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Disable all cookies (may affect website functionality)
- Enable "Do Not Track" requests
Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, so disabling them may prevent you from using certain features.
9. Browser Settings Instructions
Here are instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site permissions
10. Data Retention
Cookie data is retained according to the following schedule:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Retained for up to 2 years unless deleted
- Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized after 12 months
11. International Compliance
We comply with international cookie regulations including:
- GDPR (EU): Requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies
- CCPA (California): Provides right to know about and control cookie usage
- ePrivacy Directive: Requires prior consent for cookies
- PDPA (Singapore): Requires notification and opt-out for cookies
12. Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Any material changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of Vorgathium following the posting of changes means you accept and agree to the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Alternative Contact: [email protected]
Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.