At VendueTech, we respect your right to privacy and are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Irish Data Protection Act 2018, and the ePrivacy Directive. This Cookies Policy outlines how we use cookies, your rights, and how you can control your preferences.
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1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners. Cookies can be:
· Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
· Persistent cookies (stored until a set expiry date)
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
· Ensure the proper functioning of our site (Essential Cookies)
· Understand site usage and improve performance (Performance Cookies)
· Remember user preferences (Functionality Cookies)
· Deliver relevant advertisements and measure effectiveness (Marketing Cookies)
We always seek your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device, in line with Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive and Section 73 of the Irish Data Protection Act 2018.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
· Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality, such as logging in and secure access.
· Performance Cookies: Help us analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
· Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.
· Marketing & Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and track engagement.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services (such as Google Analytics or advertising networks) that place cookies on your device. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their cookie use.
4. Managing Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, blocking essential cookies may impact site functionality. To adjust your preferences:
· Visit your browser’s settings to clear or block cookies.
· Use "Do Not Track" settings if supported.
· Opt out of third-party advertising cookies via relevant ad network settings.
5. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
· Access and request deletion of your data collected via cookies
· Withdraw consent at any time (Article 7)
· Object to processing for direct marketing (Article 21)
· Request information about third parties that receive your data