Vestigee — Cookie Policy
Which cookies the site uses, why they are set, and how you can manage analytics, preference and essential cookies.
Last updated: January 1, 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
vestigee.com uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. We use cookies for the following purposes:
Authentication and security
Remembering your preferences and settings
Analyzing website usage and performance
Providing personalized genealogy suggestions
Improving our AI-powered services
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our service and user experience.
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
3.4 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often. This information helps us optimize our website performance.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These include:
For website analytics and usage statistics
For secure payment processing
For customer support chat functionality
For social sharing features
These third parties have their own cookie policies, and we have no control over their cookies.
5. Cookie Consent and Management
5.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline the use of non-essential cookies. Essential cookies are always enabled as they are necessary for the website to function.
5.2 Managing Cookie Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by:
Using our cookie preference center (link in footer)
Adjusting your browser settings
Contacting our support team
5.3 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
View what cookies are stored on your device
Delete cookies individually or all at once
Block cookies from specific websites
Block all cookies (though this may affect website functionality)
6. Cookie Retention
6.1 Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. We use these for essential website functionality and user session management.
6.2 Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. We use these to remember your preferences and provide a personalized experience. Our persistent cookies typically expire after:
Authentication cookies: 30 days
Preference cookies: 1 year
Analytics cookies: 2 years
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can browse our website with cookies disabled, certain features may not work properly:
You may need to re-enter login information repeatedly
Personalized features and recommendations may not function
Website performance may be reduced
Some AI-powered features may be limited
8. Mobile App Cookies
Our mobile applications may use similar tracking technologies to cookies. These help us provide app functionality, analyze usage, and improve performance. You can manage these preferences through your device settings or within the app settings.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
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