Introduction
The Virtual Village ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, improve our services, and understand how our website is used. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. They enable you to navigate our site and use essential features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.
2. Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and any error messages you receive. The data collected is aggregated and anonymous, and it helps us improve the performance and usability of our site.
3. Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other customizable parts of web pages.
4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies remember that you have visited a website and this information may be shared with other organizations, such as advertisers.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
Ensure our website functions properly.
Enhance and personalize your experience.
Analyze website traffic and usage patterns.
Deliver targeted advertising and measure its effectiveness.
Provide social media features.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party cookies from service providers, such as analytics and advertising partners. These third-party cookies are used to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and provide social media features. We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend that you review the privacy policies of these providers.
Your Choices Regarding Cookies
Managing Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to:
View and delete cookies.
Block third-party cookies.
Block cookies from specific sites.
Block all cookies.
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly.
Opting Out of Targeted Advertising
You can opt-out of targeted advertising by visiting the following websites:
Network Advertising Initiative
Digital Advertising Alliance
Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookies Policy on our website. Your continued use of The Virtual Village after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Cookies Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
hello@the-virtual-village.co.uk
020 7038 3484
Thank you for visiting The Virtual Village and for your understanding of our use of cookies to provide you with a better online experience.