This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how they are used, and how users can manage their preferences when visiting valyrashift.com (the “Website”).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help improve functionality, security, and user experience, and may also be used for analytics and marketing purposes.

2. Types of Cookies Used

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems.

They are typically set in response to actions made by you, such as navigating pages or managing cookie preferences.

b) Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering user preferences.

If disabled, some features of the Website may not function correctly.

c) Analytics / Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting anonymous and aggregated information (e.g. pages visited, time spent).

Example services may include:

• Google Analytics (or similar tools)

Data collected is used exclusively to improve Website performance.

d) Marketing / Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set by us or third-party partners to:

• Deliver relevant advertisements

• Track advertising performance

• Build user interest profiles

Marketing cookies are used only with your explicit consent.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services integrated into the Website (e.g. analytics, embedded content, social media).

These third parties act as independent data controllers. We encourage you to review their respective privacy and cookie policies.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser

• Persistent cookies: stored for a defined period or until manually deleted

Expiration times vary depending on the cookie type and purpose.

5. Cookie Consent Management

Upon your first visit, a cookie banner allows you to:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies

• Customize your preferences

You may change or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings link (if available) or browser settings.

6. How to Manage Cookies via Browser

You can control or delete cookies directly through your browser settings. Below are links to instructions for major browsers:

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Apple Safari

• Microsoft Edge

Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.

7. Legal Basis for Cookie Processing

• Strictly necessary cookies are processed based on legitimate interest

• Functional, analytics, and marketing cookies are processed only with user consent, in accordance with GDPR and ePrivacy Directive

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.