Cookie Policy
This Policy explains how Vendordepartment uses cookies and similar technologies on vendordepartment.world. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Local storage and similar technologies can serve comparable functions. They help websites remember preferences, maintain security, and understand how pages perform.
2. How we obtain consent
When you first visit, our banner lets you accept all categories, reject non-essential cookies, or open granular settings. Strictly necessary cookies are required to operate the site securely and remember your choices. For analytics and marketing categories we ask for consent before activating those tags where EU, UK, or Australian expectations require it.
3. Categories we use
Strictly necessary
These cookies support core functions such as load balancing, security, remembering cookie preferences, and basic session stability. They are always active.
Analytics
If enabled, analytics cookies help us measure aggregate traffic, referral sources, and engagement. Data is processed in a way that minimises direct identification where possible.
Marketing
If enabled, marketing cookies may build a picture of interests so promotional messages on partner networks remain relevant. You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing preferences in the banner.
4. Storage duration
Preference records stored locally may persist for up to twelve months unless you clear them. Individual provider cookies have durations defined in their documentation; we review vendors regularly.
5. Third parties
Embedded maps or fonts may set their own cookies governed by those providers. We configure embeds to load over secure connections. Review Google Maps and Google Fonts policies for additional detail.
6. Managing cookies in your browser
You can block or delete cookies through browser settings. Blocking all cookies may affect site features. Our in-site controls offer a focused way to manage optional categories without altering global browser settings.
7. Complaints (Australia)
If you believe we have mishandled personal information linked to cookies or pixels, you may contact us first, then escalate to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
8. Contact
Questions about this Policy may be sent to business@vendordepartment.world or to the postal address listed in Legal Information.