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Cookie policy
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We also use similar technologies, such as pixels, local storage and scripts (together, "cookies"). This Policy explains which cookies the Website uses and how you can control them. It should be read with our Privacy Policy.
Our approach
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and, for EU visitors, the ePrivacy Directive, we place only strictly necessary cookies without consent. All other cookies are placed only if you accept them via our cookie banner. You can change your choice at any time using Cookie settings in the footer of every page.
Types of cookies we use
| Category | Purpose | Consent required |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Essential to run the Website: security, load balancing, remembering your cookie choices, login to restricted areas | No |
| Preferences | Remember settings such as language or region | Yes |
| Analytics | Show how visitors use the Website so we can improve it, e.g. pages visited and time on site | Yes |
| Marketing | Measure the effectiveness of campaigns, e.g. LinkedIn Insight Tag | Yes |
Cookie list
This website sets no cookies of its own. It keeps the items below in your browser's local storage, which stays on your device.
| Item | Set by | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs-consent | VesperStone | Strictly necessary | Remembers your choice on the cookie notice | Until you clear it |
| vs_vid | VesperStone | Analytics and personalisation (set only if you choose "Accept all") | Recognises your browser when you return, so visits are counted accurately and the site can be tailored to you | 13 months |
Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties, such as analytics or social media providers. Those providers may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies, and some may transfer data outside the UK and EEA (see "International transfers" in the Privacy Policy).
Managing cookies
- Use Cookie settings in the footer to accept or reject non-essential cookies, or to withdraw consent at any time.
- You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may cause parts of the Website, including restricted areas, not to work.
Changes and contact
We will update this Policy when the cookies we use change. Questions: privacy@vesperstone.com.
Last updated: 5 October 2026