Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow us to recognise your device and remember your preferences, improving your experience on our site.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They include:
- Session cookies: Keep you logged in as you navigate the site
- CSRF tokens: Protect against cross-site request forgery attacks
- Security cookies: Detect authentication abuse
These cookies cannot be disabled as the site would not function without them.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences:
- Language preferences
- Cookie consent preferences
- Display settings
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:
- Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, and bounce rates
- We use anonymised IP addresses
- Data is used to improve our website and services
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
| Service | Purpose | More Info |
|---|---|---|
| Google OAuth | Sign in with Google | Google Privacy |
| Microsoft OAuth | Sign in with Microsoft | Microsoft Privacy |
| Stripe | Payment processing | Stripe Privacy |
| Daily.co | Video call functionality | Daily.co Privacy |
4. Cookie Duration
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain for a set period (typically 30 days to 1 year)
- Cookie consent: Stored for 12 months
5. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block all cookies or third-party cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Browser cookie settings:
Note: Blocking all cookies may affect your experience on our site. Some features like staying logged in and video calls require cookies to function.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legislation. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@visualreadingonline.com
For more information about cookies in general, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org