Cookie Policy
EFFECTIVE DATE: NOVEMBER 22, 2023
This Cookie Policy explains how Virtual Days (“Virtual Days”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit www.virtualdays.com. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process personal data.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies allow websites to recognise your device and remember information about your visit.
Cookies help improve website functionality, analyse website traffic and personalise marketing content.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies
Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. - Persistent cookies
Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. - Cookies may also be set by the website itself (first-party cookies) or by external providers (third-party cookies).
Why we use cookies
Virtual Days uses cookies for the following purposes:
Necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
They are used for example to:
- maintain secure user sessions
- enable login functionality
- ensure website security
- manage server load and site performance
Without these cookies the website cannot function properly.
Analytics cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
They allow us to analyse:
- which pages are visited
- how users navigate the website
- how long users stay on pages
- where visitors come from
This helps us improve the structure, content and performance of the website. We use Google Analytics for this purpose. Where possible, analytics data is aggregated and anonymised.
Marketing cookies
Marketing cookies help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing and deliver relevant content.
These cookies may be used to:
- measure the performance of advertising campaigns
- understand user interests
- show relevant advertisements on other platforms
- track conversions from marketing campaigns
We use tools such as:
- HubSpot
- Meta (Facebook Pixel)
These services may track interactions across websites.
Legal basis for using cookies
Under the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
Consent
Analytics and marketing cookies are only placed after you have given consent through the cookie banner.
Necessary cookies
Necessary cookies are placed without consent because they are essential for the operation and security of the website.
You can withdraw or change your cookie preferences at any time.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services used on our website. These providers may collect information about your interactions with the website and other websites.
Examples include:
- Google (Analytics)
- HubSpot
- Meta (Facebook)
Their use of cookies is governed by their own privacy policies.
Managing cookies
When you first visit our website you will be presented with a cookie banner where you can accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings available on the website. You can also control cookies through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
- view stored cookies
- delete cookies
- block cookies entirely
- block cookies from specific websites
Please note that disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.
Cookie retention
Cookies are stored for different durations depending on their purpose.
Typical retention periods are:
- Session cookies: deleted when browser closes
- Analytics cookies: up to 24 months
- Marketing cookies: up to 6 months
Retention periods may vary depending on the provider.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
Virtual Days may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or how cookies are used.
The latest version will always be available on this page.
Contact information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Virtual Days
Nybrokajen 7
SE-111 48 Stockholm
Sweden
Email: info@virtualdays.com
