At Vynra, we respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control your preferences in line with the requirements of the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and improve your overall browsing experience.
Cookies can be:
- Session Cookies – temporary cookies that are deleted once you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies – remain on your device until you delete them or they expire.
- First-Party Cookies – set directly by our website.
- Third-Party Cookies – set by external services (e.g., analytics, social media, advertising).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on the Vynra blog for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the proper functioning of our website. Without them, some parts of the site may not work correctly (e.g., security features, navigation).
- Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site, which pages are popular, and how we can improve content. For example, we may use Google Analytics or similar tools to gather anonymised traffic data.
- Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language choices or saved articles, to enhance your browsing experience.
- Third-Party & Embedded Content Cookies
Some pages may contain content from third-party services (e.g., videos, social media widgets). These services may place their own cookies on your device.
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data without your consent.
3. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under UK GDPR and PECR, we use:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies based on our legitimate interest in operating a secure and functional website.
- All Other Cookies only with your explicit consent, which you can give via our cookie banner or settings panel.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit Vynra, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies.
- Reject non-essential cookies.
- Manage preferences for different categories of cookies.
You may also adjust your cookie settings directly in your web browser. Instructions for popular browsers:
Please note: Disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Third-Party Cookies We Use
Vynra may use trusted third-party services for analytics, performance, or embedded content. These include but are not limited to:
- Google Analytics – to analyse visitor behaviour.
- Social Media Platforms (e.g., Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn) – for sharing and embedded content.
Each third party is responsible for its own cookies and data practices. We encourage you to review their individual privacy and cookie policies.
6. Data Retention
Cookies are stored for varying periods:
- Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – remain until their expiry date or until you manually delete them.
We ensure that cookies are retained only for as long as necessary for their intended purpose.
7. Your Rights
As a UK user, you have the right to:
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time.
- Request more information on how we use cookies.
- Exercise your data protection rights under UK GDPR (see our Privacy Policy for details).
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
📞 Phone: +34 798 146 844
📧 Email: [email protected]
🏢 Address: 123 Barr St, Birmingham B19 3DE, United Kingdom