Effective Date: 26/07/2023 • Last Updated: 20/04/2025
This Cookies Policy explains how VL Direct (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website [www.vldirect.co.uk] (“Website”). By using our Website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences over time to improve your browsing experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website. They enable basic functions like page navigation, shopping cart management, and secure login.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors use our Website. They help us understand which pages are visited most often and how users interact with the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our Website to remember your preferences (e.g., language, region) to provide a more personalised experience.
Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to display relevant ads on our Website or other platforms. We may share this information with advertising partners.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Website are set by third-party services we use for analytics, advertising, or embedded content (e.g., YouTube, Facebook Pixel). These third parties may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
4. How to Manage Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from being set
- Receive a warning before a cookie is stored
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.
For more details, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
5. Consent
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner requesting your consent to the use of non-essential cookies. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via our cookie settings tool (available in the footer of our website).
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business operations. Please revisit this page periodically for the latest version.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us using the information at the Contact Us WebPage.