This Cookie Policy explains how Veridiaqs uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience when browsing our editorial platform. We are committed to transparency regarding the data we collect and how it is used.

Last updated: January 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. Cookies do not contain personally identifying information unless you voluntarily provide it.

Similar technologies like pixels, web beacons, and local storage may also be used to track user behavior and site performance.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable basic navigation, form submission, and security features. Without these cookies, certain features of our site may not work.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

We use these cookies to analyze how readers engage with our content. They collect information about page visits, article views, scroll depth, and user flow. This data helps our editorial team understand which topics resonate most with our audience.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences, such as language settings, reading preferences, or articles you've bookmarked. They enhance your experience by personalizing how content is presented to you.

Advertising & Marketing Cookies

Partners may use cookies to display relevant content and advertisements based on your browsing behavior. These cookies track which articles you view to help deliver content that matches your interests.

Third-Party Cookies

External providers such as analytics platforms, advertising networks, and social media services may set cookies on our site. These cookies are governed by their privacy policies.

How We Use Cookies

Improving Content: Understanding which articles and topics attract the most readers to guide our editorial direction
Enhancing User Experience: Remembering your settings and preferences to make navigation smoother
Website Performance: Monitoring site speed, functionality, and identifying technical issues
Targeted Content: Delivering articles and recommendations aligned with your reading interests
Security: Protecting against fraud and ensuring the integrity of our platform

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

View and delete cookies stored on your device
Block cookies from specific websites
Enable "Do Not Track" (DNT) preferences
Clear your browsing data, including cookies

Cookie Consent

When you visit Veridiaqs, you will be presented with a consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You may change your cookie settings at any time through the preferences menu in the website footer.

Note: Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site, particularly performance metrics and personalized content recommendations. Essential cookies required for site functionality cannot be disabled.

Cookies Used on Veridiaqs

Cookie Name	Type	Duration	Purpose
veridiaqs_session	Essential	Session	Maintains your session during browsing
consent_preferences	Essential	1 year	Stores your cookie consent choices
_ga	Analytics	2 years	Google Analytics - tracks unique users
_gat	Analytics	1 minute	Google Analytics - throttles request rate
_gid	Analytics	24 hours	Google Analytics - tracks user sessions
veridiaqs_lang	Functional	1 year	Remembers your language preference
veridiaqs_theme	Functional	1 year	Stores your theme preference (light/dark)
_fbp	Marketing	3 months	Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions and ads
utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign	Analytics	Session	Tracks referral source and campaign data

Third-party providers may add additional cookies. Please refer to their privacy policies for details.

Data Retention

We retain cookie data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Analytics data is typically retained for up to 26 months. You can request deletion of your data at any time.

When you clear your browser cookies, previously stored data is removed from your device, though analytics records may be retained on our servers according to our data retention schedule.

International Compliance

Veridiaqs complies with applicable data protection regulations including GDPR (Europe), CCPA (California), and other privacy laws. Our cookie practices are designed to respect user privacy while enabling us to deliver high-quality editorial content.

For readers in the European Union, we obtain explicit consent before deploying non-essential cookies. Your rights include access, correction, deletion, and portability of your data.

Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics — Privacy Policy
Facebook Pixel — Cookie Policy
Advertising Partners — Contact us for specific partner information

We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party services. Please review their privacy policies for details on how they handle your data.

Contact & Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. Significant updates will be announced on our website.

For questions about our cookie practices or to exercise your data rights, please contact our editorial team:

Veridiaqs Editorial Team

Queen Street 166

Edinburgh

Email: [email protected]

By continuing to use Veridiaqs, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.