1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They enable the site to remember your preferences, recognise you on return visits, and analyse usage. Similar technologies (localStorage, sessionStorage, tracking pixels) are covered by this policy.
2. Your Consent
On your first visit, a cookie banner lets you:
- Accept All — allow all categories
- Reject All — only strictly necessary cookies
- Manage Preferences — granular toggles per category
Nothing beyond strictly necessary storage is used before you choose. You can withdraw or change consent anytime by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer, which reopens the banner. Your choice is stored in your browser until you change it or clear site data.
3. Cookie Categories
3.1 Strictly Necessary (Always Active)
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. No consent required (Art. 5(3) ePrivacy Directive).
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
vitalpath-theme | VitalPath (first-party) | Stores dark/light mode preference | Until cleared | localStorage |
cookie_consent | VitalPath (first-party) | Stores your cookie banner choices (categories accepted/rejected) | Until cleared | localStorage |
3.2 Analytics (Optional — Requires Consent)
No analytics cookies are currently deployed. If analytics is added, it will load only after you consent via the banner, and the provider and cookie names will be listed here.
3.3 Marketing / Advertising (Optional — Requires Consent)
We do not currently use marketing cookies (Meta Pixel, Google Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag). If added in future, they will require explicit consent and be listed here.
3.4 Functional / Preferences (Optional — Requires Consent)
No functional cookies are currently deployed. The Guide app is not live; any storage it adds later will be listed here.
4. Third-Party Content & Processors
| Service | Provider | Data Transferred | Safeguard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Form | FormSubmit.co (US) | Form data (name, email, message) | EU-US DPF + DPA |
| Fonts | Self-hosted (Inter WOFF2) | None — no Google Fonts requests | N/A |
| Analytics (if enabled) | Matomo/Plausible (EU) | Anonymised IP, page views | EU hosting + DPA |
5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can block/delete cookies via browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy → Cookies & Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies & Site Permissions
Blocking necessary cookies may break site functionality (theme, form submission).
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as cookies change. The "Last updated" date reflects the latest revision. Material changes will be notified via the cookie banner.
7. Contact
VitalPath[COMPANY ADDRESS — see Imprint]
Email: [email protected]