StoneVegas Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how StoneVegas uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit the website or use its online services. It should be read alongside the Privacy Policy, which provides more information about how personal data is handled.
Some cookies collect information that may identify a user directly or become personal data when combined with other information. This page explains what these technologies do, why they are used and what options are available for controlling them.
How Cookies Work
Cookies are small data files stored on a computer, smartphone or other device when a website is visited. They allow a website to remember certain information between pages or visits and can help provide a more consistent browsing experience.
StoneVegas may also use technologies that perform similar functions, including pixels, web beacons, embedded scripts and server logs. For the purposes of this policy, these technologies are referred to collectively as cookies.
Information Cookies May Collect
The information recorded through cookies depends on the technology being used and the way you interact with the website. It may include:
- browser type and operating system;
- device information;
- pages opened and features used;
- the time and duration of a visit;
- general location derived from an IP address;
- language and regional preferences;
- how a visitor reached the website;
- technical information used to identify errors or unusual activity.
Where consent is required, certain analytics or marketing technologies will only be used after the relevant permission has been provided.
Cookie Categories
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies support functions that are required for the website to operate properly. They may be used for navigation, account security, session management and other core features. Blocking them may prevent parts of the website from working as expected.
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies remember choices made during previous visits. For example, they may retain a selected language, region or other settings so that these choices do not have to be entered again each time.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help StoneVegas understand how visitors use different sections of the website. They can provide information about page visits, navigation patterns and general usage trends. This information can be used to identify technical issues and improve the structure of the service.
Where required by applicable rules, analytics cookies are used only with consent.
Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies may record pages visited, links followed and other interactions in order to measure advertising activity or provide content that is more relevant to a visitor’s interests.
Targeting cookies are not essential to the basic operation of the website and may require consent before they are activated.
Who Places Cookies
StoneVegas Cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by StoneVegas. They are commonly used for website functions, preferences, security and account-related features.
Third-Party Cookies
Some services integrated into the website are provided by external companies. These providers may place their own cookies for purposes such as analytics, advertising, fraud prevention or embedded functionality.
Third-party cookies are controlled by the relevant provider and may be subject to that provider’s own privacy and cookie policies.
How Long Cookies Remain on a Device
Cookies can remain active for different periods depending on their purpose.
- Session cookies remain in use only during the current browser session and are normally removed when the browser is closed.
- Persistent cookies remain stored for a defined period or until they are manually deleted.
The retention period of a persistent cookie can vary according to its function and the service responsible for setting it.
Why StoneVegas Uses Cookies
Cookies support several practical functions across the website. They may be used to:
- keep the website stable and secure;
- remember language and other selected preferences;
- maintain sessions and account-related functionality;
- understand how visitors navigate the site;
- identify technical errors and areas that can be improved;
- help detect fraud, abuse or unusual activity;
- measure the effectiveness of online campaigns;
- adapt certain content to the way a visitor reached the website;
- provide relevant advertising where appropriate and permitted.
Changing Your Cookie Settings
You can control many cookies through the settings in your browser. The exact controls depend on the browser and device being used.
Most modern browsers allow you to:
- see which cookies are stored;
- delete existing cookies;
- block cookies from selected websites;
- reject third-party cookies;
- receive a notification before a cookie is stored;
- block most or all cookies.
Disabling essential cookies can affect login sessions, navigation and other parts of the website. Some features may therefore become unavailable or work differently after cookies are blocked.
Advertising Preferences
Additional controls may be available for interest-based advertising. The following independent services provide information and opt-out tools:
- Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tools
- Network Advertising Initiative choices
- Your Online Choices
Preferences may need to be adjusted separately on each browser and device you use.
Controls on Mobile Devices
Mobile operating systems include privacy settings that can limit advertising identifiers and personalised advertising. The wording of these options may vary depending on the operating system version and device manufacturer.
Users can review the privacy and advertising settings on their iOS or Android device to see which controls are currently available.
Analytics Services
StoneVegas may use analytics tools to understand general website usage and technical performance. Where Google Analytics is used, Google provides a browser add-on that can be used to limit Analytics tracking.
Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Advertising preferences for Google services can also be reviewed through Google’s advertising settings.
Cookies and Electronic Communications
Some electronic communications can contain technologies that indicate whether a message has been opened or a linked page has been visited. Where applicable, these technologies are used in accordance with consent and privacy requirements.
Many applications allow automatic image loading to be disabled, which may also limit some forms of tracking contained within images.
Further Information About Cookies
Independent resources are available for anyone who wants to learn more about cookies, online advertising and browser controls.
Updates to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated when website functionality, technologies or legal requirements change. The current version published on StoneVegas should be used when reviewing how cookies are handled.
If you have questions about the use of cookies or privacy settings, you can use the support options available through the StoneVegas website.