Cookie Statement

Last updated: October, 2023

At Virtual Vaults, we believe in being transparent about how we collect and use data. This Cookie Statement provides information about how and when Virtual Vaults uses cookies for these purposes. Capitalized terms used in this Cookie Statement but not defined have the meaning set forth in the Privacy Statement, which also includes additional details about the collection and use of information by Virtual Vaults.


What is a cookie?

Cookies is the collective term for small text files and similar technologies like single-pixel gifs and web beacons sent by Virtual Vaults to or read by Virtual Vaults from your computer or mobile device. They are unique to your account or your browser. Session-based cookies last only while your browser is open and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies last until they expire or if you or your browser delete them before such expiration date until such earlier date. To find out more about cookies, visit this site.


Does Virtual Vaults use cookies?

Yes. Virtual Vaults uses cookies (small text files and similar technologies like single-pixel gifs and web beacons). Virtual Vaults uses both session-based and persistent cookies. Virtual Vaults sets and accesses our own cookies on the domains operated by Virtual Vaults and its corporate affiliates (collectively, the Websites). In addition, Virtual Vaults uses third party cookies, like Google Analytics. See the list of current cookies at the bottom of this Cookie Statement.


How is Virtual Vaults using cookies?

Some cookies are associated with your account and personal information in order to remember that you are logged in. Other cookies are not tied to your account but are unique and allows Virtual Vaults to carry out analytics and customization, among other similar things. Cookies can be used to recognize you when you visit a Site or use our Services, remember your preferences, and give you a personalized experience that’s consistent with your settings. Cookies also make your interactions faster and more secure.


Do we share cookies with third parties?

We collaborate with third parties, such as advertisers and analytics providers, who may also place cookies on your device. These third parties may access certain information, such as your IP address, browser type, and interactions with the website, to provide services or display advertisements that are relevant to you.


Which categories of cookies does Virtual Vaults process?

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

2. Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.

3. Targeting Cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.


What is the purpose of our cookie usage?

Authentication - If you're signed into Virtual Vaults Services, cookies help to provide you access, show you the right information and personalize your experience.

Security - Virtual Vaults uses cookies to enable and support the security features, and to help detect malicious activity.

Preferences, features and services - Cookies can tell Virtual Vaults which language you prefer and what your communications preferences are. They can help you fill out forms on our Websites more easily. They also provide you with features, insights, and customized content.

Marketing - Virtual Vaults may use cookies to help delivering marketing campaigns and track their performance. (Third party) cookies that are used for marketing purposes are only linked to www.virtualvaults.com or one of our other marketing websites and are not in any way connected to the Services of Virtual Vaults (such as the data room) on https://secure.virtualvaults.com.

Performance, Analytics and Research - Cookies help to learn how well the Websites and Services perform. Virtual Vaults also uses cookies to understand, improve, and research products, features, and services.


How are cookies used for advertising purposes?

Cookies (text files and other ad technology such as beacons, pixels, and tags) help to market more effectively to users that Virtual Vaults and their partners believe may be interested in Virtual Vaults. They also help provide us with aggregated auditing, research, and reporting, and know when content has been shown to you. Virtual Vaults uses (third party) cookies for advertising purposes of Google Ads (opt-out), Microsoft Bing (opt-out), Facebook (cookie policy), Microsoft Dynamics 365 (cookie policy) and Linkedin (opt-out).


What can you do if you don't want cookies to be set or want them to be removed, or if you want to opt out of interest-based targeting?

Some people prefer not to allow cookies, which is why most browsers give you the ability to manage cookies to suit you. In some browsers you can set up rules to manage cookies on a site-by-site basis, giving you more fine-grained control over your privacy. What this means is that you can disallow cookies from all websites except those that you trust.
Browser manufacturers provide help pages relating to cookie management in their products. Please see below for more information:

• Google Chrome
• Internet Explorer
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari (Desktop)
• Safari (Mobile)
• Android Browser
• Opera
• Opera Mobile

For other browsers, please consult the documentation that your browser manufacturer provides. You may opt-out of third party cookies from Google Analytics on its website. You can opt out of interest-based targeting provided by participating ad servers through the Digital Advertising Alliance (http://youradchoices.com). In addition, on your iPhone, iPad or Android, you can change your device settings to control whether you see online interest-based ads.

If you limit the ability of websites and applications to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience and/or lose the ability to access the services, since it will no longer be personalized to you. It may also stop you from saving customized settings, like login information.


Which cookies are currently used?

Virtual Vaults uses the following cookies as of the date of this Cookie Statement: