Cookie Policy

Clear, simple, and built for mutual respect.

Effective Date: September 11, 2025

1. Introduction

Valar Digital ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website valardigital.com (the "Website"). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our Website.

By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our Website.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Valar Digital) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies:

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our Website. They enable you to navigate around our Website and use its features. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.

Examples include:

  • Session management cookies
  • Security cookies
  • Load balancing cookies

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies:

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. This information helps us improve how our Website works.

Examples include:

  • Google Analytics cookies
  • Page load performance cookies
  • User behavior tracking cookies

3.3 Functionality Cookies:

These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may set be by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Examples include:

  • Language preference cookies
  • Region selection cookies
  • User interface customization cookies

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies:

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Examples include:

  • Social media cookies (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)
  • Advertising networks cookies
  • Retargeting cookies

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of our Website, deliver advertisements on and through our Website, and so on. These third-party cookies include:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance measurement
  • Social Media Platforms: Including but not limited to Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter for social sharing and advertising
  • Customer Support Tools: For chat and customer service functionality
  • Marketing Platforms: For email marketing, lead generation, and conversion tracking

5. How Long Do Cookies Last

The length of time cookies remain on your device depends on whether they are "persistent" or "session" cookies:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually

6. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies:

6.1 Browser Settings:

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only first-party cookies
  • Reject all cookies
  • Notify you before a cookie is set

6.2 Opt-Out Tools:

You can also opt out of certain cookies using these tools:

  • Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • Advertising Cookies: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page
  • Social Media Cookies: Adjust settings directly in your social media accounts

6.3 Website Cookie Preferences:

When available, you can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or privacy settings on our Website.

7. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our Website may not function properly or may become inaccessible. This may affect your user experience and our ability to provide certain services.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the updated Cookie Policy on our Website and update the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Valar Digital

Email: hello@valardigital.com

10. Legal Compliance

This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, including:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • Other applicable data protection and privacy laws

11. Consent

By continuing to use our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Cookie Policy and consent to our use of cookies as described herein.