Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
Value Projects DIY uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve your user experience
- Provide relevant content and recommendations
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled and are set in response to actions you take.
- Cookie consent: Remembers your cookie preferences
- Session cookies: Enable basic website functionality
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Usage tracking: Pages visited, time spent, bounce rates
- Performance monitoring: Website loading times and errors
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
- User preferences: Language, region, and display settings
- Form data: Remember information you've entered
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
- Social media plugins: Sharing functionality
- Video content: Embedded videos from external platforms
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Site Permissions > Cookies
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Manage your preferences
- Decline non-essential cookies
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:
- Some features may not work properly
- Personalized content may not be available
- Form information may not be saved
- Website performance tracking will be limited
Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain until their expiration date or manual deletion
- Analytics cookies: Typically expire after 2 years
Data Protection
We are committed to protecting your privacy:
- We do not sell cookie data to third parties
- Analytics data is anonymized
- We comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations
- You can request deletion of your data at any time
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry