Cookie Policy - Victory Valley

1. Cookie Purpose Definition

Cookie purpose definition explains small text files stored during device platform access. Definition includes browsing information and preference data capture. Cookie purposes encompass device recognition, settings memory, usage analytics, and enhanced experiences. Browser defaults accept cookies with user-controlled modification settings.

2. Different Cookie Types

Different cookie types encompass Essential types necessary for operation, Functional types storing user preferences, Analytics types understanding usage patterns, and Performance types optimizing platform performance. Different types serve distinct purposes ensuring functionality and improved experience. Types include first-party (ours) and third-party (external) cookies.

3. Critical Cookies

Critical cookies are vital for platform operation and cannot be deactivated. They enable core features including authentication processes, security functions, session management, and essential navigation capabilities. Without critical cookies, key services like user login, account entry, and platform security protections would cease functioning. These cookies do not gather marketing information.

4. Usage Monitoring Cookies

Usage monitoring cookies help us comprehend how visitors use platform services. They gather data about page interactions, traffic origins, clicking behaviors, and session lengths. This aggregated anonymous data enhances performance metrics, detects technical challenges, and improves user experience. Core operations remain unaffected by monitoring cookie opt-out.

5. Platform Preference Cookies

Platform preference cookies remember user choices and settings to provide personalized experiences. They store information like language choices, display settings, theme options, and layout customizations. Platform cookies enhance usability by maintaining preferences across visits. Disabling platform preferences may require resetting choices each session and reduce customized features.

6. External Module Cookies

External module cookies are set by outside modules embedded in our platform, including analytics providers, ad platforms, and social components. These cookies may track browsing across multiple websites. We do not control external module cookies or practices. Management is possible through browser settings or module-provided opt-out tools. Review module privacy policies for detailed practices.

7. Cookie Preference Management

Cookie preference management occurs through your browser configuration tools. Management tools enable viewing, deleting, and blocking cookie activities. Preferences can be set to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or notify upon cookie placement. Recognize that blocking particular cookies may diminish platform functionality and experience. Browser help resources provide detailed preference management instructions.

8. Cookie Duration Standards

Cookie duration standards differ according to cookie type and purpose. Session duration expires when you close browsers and is temporary. Persistent duration remains stored for defined periods or until manual deletion, ranging from days to years. Essential cookies usually maintain session standards, while preference and analytics cookies may endure longer to remember settings and analyze extended usage.

9. Cookie Policy Changes

Cookie Policy changes may be implemented to reflect technological advances, legal updates, or practice improvements. Changes are posted on this page with updated effective dates. Significant changes may receive platform or email notification. Platform usage after changes indicates acceptance of changed policy. We recommend periodic review for awareness.

10. Get Cookie Answers

Get cookie answers by contacting our privacy team through designated website channels. We commit to transparency and getting answers to you promptly. Support team assistance is available for cookie settings or privacy rights exercise. Cookie answers are provided within 5-7 business days typically.