Cookie Policy
COOKIE POLICY
URL: vincoconsult.com/cookie-policy
Last updated: May 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Vinco Consultancy & Advisory Services (“Vinco,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on vincoconsult.com. This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They may be “first-party” (set by us) or “third-party” (set by external services). They may also be “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (which remain until expiry or deletion). We also use similar technologies, such as local storage and pixels, where appropriate.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Website to function. They are set automatically and cannot be disabled through our consent banner.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Manages login sessions for Certificate Manager | Session / 14 days |
| wordpress_sec_* | Security authentication for logged-in users | Session / 14 days |
| wp_nonce_* | Prevents cross-site request forgery (CSRF) | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference choice | 1 year |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Website. These cookies are only set after you provide explicit consent through our cookie consent banner. Where supported, we enable IP anonymisation in Google Analytics so that the last octet of your IP address is masked before being stored or processed.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Persists session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users on a short-term basis | 24 hours |
Data collected through analytics cookies includes pages visited, time on page, geographic region (at city/country level), browser/device type, and referral source. Google’s privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
2.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable optional convenience features. As of the date of this Policy, no functional cookies are actively in use. If we introduce them in future (for example, to remember a language preference or pre-fill a form), they will be set only after you have provided consent and this Policy will be updated accordingly.
2.4 Third-Party Cookies
Where embedded content is present, the Website may set cookies from the following third parties:
- Google Maps — If an embedded map is present on the Contact page.
- LinkedIn / Instagram — If social media widgets are present.
- YouTube / Vimeo — If embedded videos are present.
We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the privacy and cookie policies of the relevant third party for further information.
3. How to Manage Cookies
3.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all optional cookies, reject them, or customise your choices. You can re-open the banner and change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer. Withdrawing consent is designed to be at least as easy as giving it.
3.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device.
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies.
- Block cookies from specific websites or all websites.
- Configure your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set.
Note: Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality, particularly the Certificate Manager login.
3.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out
In addition to managing cookies through our consent banner, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
4. Do Not Track Signals
Our Website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals because no industry-wide standard has been finalised. Please manage your cookie preferences through our consent banner or your browser settings.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, in technology, or in legal requirements. Where changes are material, we will provide reasonable notice through our Website. The “Last updated” date at the top of this Policy will always reflect the date of the most recent revision.
6. Contact
Questions about cookies or this Policy may be directed to our Grievance Officer at Lakshman@vincoconsult.com, or to:
| General Enquiries | vinco@vincoconsult.com |
| Training Enquiries | vinco@vincoconsult.com |
| Career Enquiries | vinco@vincoconsult.com |
| Grievance Officer | Lakshman@vincoconsult.com |
| Phone / WhatsApp (India) | +91 99711 70920 |
| Phone / WhatsApp (Nepal) | +977 97659 28158 |
| Office | Gurugram, Haryana, India |
| Office Hours | Monday – Friday, 09:30 – 18:30 IST |