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Effective Date: May 20, 2026 | Last Updated: May 20, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how visitors use their site.
When you visit virusinfotech.com, we may place cookies on your device. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function correctly. They enable core features such as security, navigation, and access to certain areas. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Site cannot work properly without them.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress login authentication | Session |
| wordpress_sec_* | WordPress security token | Session |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session state | Session |
| wfvt_* | Security (Wordfence firewall verification) | 30 minutes |
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting anonymous information. This helps us improve the Site's performance and content.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (short-term) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, personalised features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wp-settings-* | Stores user interface preferences | 1 year |
| comment_author_* | Remembers commenter details | 347 days |
Marketing & Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. We currently use limited marketing cookies; if this changes, we will update this policy.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| fr | Delivers targeted Facebook ads | 90 days | |
| YSC / VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube | Tracks embedded video views | Session / 6 months |
3. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we use services from the following third parties that may set cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics — Site traffic and behaviour analysis. Google Privacy Policy
- Facebook / Meta — Social sharing and marketing. Facebook Data Policy
- YouTube — Embedded videos. YouTube Privacy Policy
- Mailchimp — Newsletter subscription. Mailchimp Privacy Policy
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these providers for more information.
4. How to Manage & Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage cookie preferences through:
a) Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some parts of the Site may not function properly if you disable cookies. Instructions for common browsers:
b) Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out Tool
5. Consent
When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie consent notice. By clicking "Accept All Cookies," you consent to the placement of all categories of cookies described in this policy. You can change your preferences at any time through your browser settings or the opt-out tools listed above.
Strictly necessary cookies are placed without consent as they are required for the Site to function.
6. Cookies and Your Privacy
For information on how we use the data collected through cookies, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Virus InfotechDubai, UAE
Email: info@virusinfotech.com
Website: virusinfotech.com