Cookie Policy
Last updated: 17 Feb 2025
Digital Vortex LLC ("Digital Vortex," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on digitalvortex.cc and its sub-domains (collectively, the "Site"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over time. Pixels, local storage, and similar technologies serve comparable purposes; we refer to all of them as "cookies."
2. Why We Use Cookies
| Category | Purpose | Legal Basis (EEA/UK) | Typical Lifespan* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Enable core functions such as page navigation, load balancing, and security. | Legitimate interests | Session / up to 1 year |
| Analytics / Performance | Measure traffic, understand usage patterns, improve content. | Consent | 1 day – 2 years |
| Functionality | Remember choices (e.g., language) to provide a more personal experience. | Consent | Session / up to 1 year |
| Marketing | Track engagement with emails, ads, or social media; build anonymised audiences. | Consent | 1 month – 1 year |
*Exact durations may vary by cookie; see Section 5.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use trusted partners—for example:
- Google Analytics / GA4 (analytics)
- Vercel Analytics (performance)
- LinkedIn Insight Tag (marketing, if you opt-in)
These providers may set their own cookies and process data outside your jurisdiction. Where required, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses and additional safeguards.
4. Managing Your Preferences
- Cookie Banner: When you first visit, a banner lets you accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- Settings Panel: Re-open the banner anytime via the footer link "Cookie Settings."
- Browser Controls: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies in settings.
- Analytics Opt-Out: Google offers a browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Rejecting cookies will not affect strictly necessary cookies but may limit certain features (e.g., embedded videos, personalised content).
5. Cookie Table (Illustrative)
| Name | Provider | Category | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | 2 years / 24 h |
| vercel-analytics | Vercel | Performance | 30 days |
| li_fat_id | Marketing | 30 days | |
| dv_session | Digital Vortex | Strictly Necessary | Session |
The list may change as we improve the Site; the banner always shows the latest set.
6. Do Not Track
Our Site currently does not respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals. We honour your choices through the cookie banner and browser settings instead.
7. Updates
We may amend this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Material changes will be signalled via the banner and by updating the "Last updated" date.
8. Contact
Questions? Email privacy@digitalvortex.cc or write to:
Digital Vortex LLC
353 Lexington Avenue, 4ᵗʰ Floor, Suite #400-227
New York, NY 10016, USA
By continuing to use the Site after you have been presented with the cookie banner, you acknowledge the use of cookies as described in this Policy.