Cookie Policy

Last updated: 10/23/2025

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how you use our website and improve your experience.

How We Use Cookies

Varimitrust uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference) and provide enhanced features.
Analytics Cookies: We use these cookies to analyze website traffic and usage patterns to improve our services.

Types of Cookies We Use

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help us maintain your session as you navigate through our website.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

First-Party Cookies

These cookies are set directly by Varimitrust and can only be read by our website.

Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by third-party services we use, such as analytics providers or social media platforms.

Specific Cookies We Use

Authentication Cookies

Purpose: To keep you logged in to your member account

Duration: Session or 30 days

Type: Essential

Preference Cookies

Purpose: To remember your settings and preferences

Duration: 1 year

Type: Functionality

Analytics Cookies

Purpose: To understand how visitors use our website

Duration: 2 years

Type: Performance

Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

Block all cookies
Accept only first-party cookies
Delete cookies when you close your browser
Notify you when a cookie is being set

Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit certain functionality.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
Social Media Platforms: For social sharing features

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use cookies.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we are committed to respecting your privacy preferences.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@varimitrust.org

Phone: +1 (555) 000-1234

Address: 123 Varimi Road
Green Valley, VT 95000