Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how VIRSAT LLC ("VIRSAT", "we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website (virsat.com) and related digital services.
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You can review, enable, or disable non-essential cookies at any time.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you browse websites. They are widely used by online service providers to facilitate efficient website navigation, remember user settings, analyze traffic metrics, and provide secure digital experiences.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, VIRSAT) are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies" (such as Google Analytics).
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
We categorize our cookies according to their function and regulatory requirements:
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are indispensable for our website to operate securely and function properly. They enable core functionality such as user authentication, session security, form submission tokens (including Google reCAPTCHA v3 protection), and recording your cookie preferences. Because these cookies are strictly necessary, they cannot be deactivated in our systems.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| virsat_cookie_consent | VIRSAT | Stores user consent preferences for optional cookie categories. | 1 year |
| _grecaptcha | Used to distinguish humans from automated bots on inquiry forms. | 6 months |
2. Analytics & Performance Cookies
We utilize Google Analytics (GA4) to collect aggregated, anonymous data on how visitors interact with our platform. This includes measuring page load performance, tracking high-interest safety curriculum articles, and diagnosing technical issues. No personal identifying information (PII) is sold or shared for third-party profiling.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Assigns a randomized ID to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state and telemetry during navigation. | 2 years |
3. Marketing & Personalization Cookies
These cookies help us present relevant training materials, webinar announcements, and industry whitepapers aligned with your sector (e.g. Oil & Gas, Construction, Road Logistics).
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _virsat_pref | VIRSAT | Remembers user sector interest and regional office routing. | 6 months |
3. Google Analytics & Third-Party Services
Our website integrates Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze traffic patterns across our safety training catalog and resource articles.
Google Analytics cookies are only initialized after you provide explicit consent through our cookie preferences modal or banner. You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Controlling Cookies Through Your Browser
In addition to our on-site cookie preferences modal, most web browsers allow you to block or delete cookies directly through their settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Third-party cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Block all cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
*Note: Disabling all cookies via browser controls may impair the functionality of essential features, such as interactive demo booking forms.
5. Updates to This Policy & Contact Us
We may periodically update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our technology, regulatory guidelines, or data practices. Any revisions will take effect upon posting with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Questions regarding our Cookie Policy?
Contact our compliance and data protection office at info@virsat.com