Cookie Policy
Last updated: 16th December 2025
- Introduction
- What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies
- Categories of Cookies Used
- Cookies We Do Not Use
- Legal Basis for Cookie Use
- Cookie Consent Mechanism
- Withdrawal and Management of Consent
- Consent Records
- Cookie List
- Third-Party Cookies
- International Data Transfers
- Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
- Changes to This Cookie Policy
- Contact Information
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on the Vaivera website.
Vaivera is developed and operated by Caeleste Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”). This Cookie Policy is provided in accordance with the EU ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC, as amended) and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”).
This Cookie Policy should be read together with the Privacy Notice, which provides additional information on how personal data is processed and how data subject rights may be exercised.
2. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile device) when you visit a website. Cookies enable a website to recognise your device and store information about your interactions with the site.
Cookies may be classified as:
- Session cookies, which are deleted automatically when you close your browser; and
- Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period or until they are deleted.
In addition to cookies, the Vaivera website may use similar technologies (such as local storage or other browser-based storage mechanisms). For the purposes of this Cookie Policy, all such technologies are collectively referred to as “cookies” and are subject to the same requirements and safeguards.
3. Categories of Cookies Used
The Vaivera website uses a limited and controlled set of cookies that are strictly aligned with its informational, security, and operational purposes.
Cookies used on the website fall into the following categories:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the operation, security, and integrity of the Vaivera website. These cookies enable core functions such as page navigation, protection against misuse, and secure access to website features.
Strictly necessary cookies are always active and do not require user consent under the EU ePrivacy Directive, as they are required to provide the website service explicitly requested by the user.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies are used to collect aggregated and statistical information about how visitors interact with the website, such as page visits and navigation patterns. This information helps us understand website usage and improve performance and usability.
Analytics cookies are non-essential and are not set unless and until you provide your consent, where required by applicable law. Analytics data is not used to directly identify individual visitors.
4. Cookies We Do Not Use
The Vaivera website does not use the following types of cookies or similar technologies:
- advertising or marketing cookies;
- behavioural or interest-based profiling cookies;
- cross-site or cross-device tracking cookies;
- social media tracking cookies; or
- cookies used for targeted advertising, retargeting, or remarketing.
Vaivera does not profile website visitors for marketing purposes and does not permit the use of cookies for third-party advertising activities.
5. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Cookies and similar technologies used on the Vaivera website are processed on the following legal bases, in accordance with the EU ePrivacy Directive and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”):
5.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are processed on the basis of legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR), as they are essential to enable the operation, security, and proper functioning of the website and to deliver the service explicitly requested by the user.
These cookies cannot be disabled through the website’s consent mechanism.
5.2 Non-Essential Cookies (Including Analytics Cookies)
Non-essential cookies, including analytics cookies, are processed on the basis of consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and applicable ePrivacy rules).
Such cookies are not placed on your device before consent is obtained, and consent may be withdrawn at any time.
6. Cookie Consent Mechanism
When you first visit the Vaivera website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner where required by law.
Through this mechanism, you are provided with clear and comprehensive information about the categories of cookies in use and are able to make an informed choice.
You may:
- accept non-essential cookies;
- reject non-essential cookies; or
- manage preferences by selecting which categories of non-essential cookies to allow.
Rejecting non-essential cookies is as easy as accepting them, and no non-essential cookies are set unless and until valid consent has been obtained.
7. Withdrawal and Management of Consent
You may withdraw or modify your consent to the use of non-essential cookies at any time.
Consent can be managed by:
- using the cookie preference management tool available on the Vaivera website; or
- adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of cookie use based on consent before it was withdrawn. Once consent is withdrawn, non-essential cookies will no longer be set and, where technically feasible, existing non-essential cookies will be removed.
8. Consent Records
Where consent is required for the use of non-essential cookies, we maintain records of such consent in order to demonstrate compliance with Article 7 of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”).
Consent records may include information such as:
- the categories of cookies consented to or rejected;
- the date and time consent was given or withdrawn; and
- the version of the cookie policy or consent notice presented at the time.
Consent records are retained only for as long as necessary to meet legal, regulatory, and accountability requirements and are protected using appropriate technical and organisational measures.
9. Cookie List
The table below provides information about the cookies that may be used on the Vaivera website, including their purpose, provider, and duration.
Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
_vaivera_session | Strictly necessary | Maintains secure session functionality and protects against misuse | First-party | Session |
_vaivera_security | Strictly necessary | Supports security controls and integrity checks | First-party | Session |
_vaivera_analytics | Analytics | Collects aggregated website usage statistics to improve performance and usability | First-party or third-party | Up to 12 months |
The specific cookies in use may vary depending on technical configuration. This table is reviewed periodically and updated to reflect changes in cookies used on the website.
10. Third-Party Cookies
The Vaivera website may, in limited circumstances, use cookies provided by third-party service providers for purposes such as website analytics or security monitoring.
Where third-party cookies are used:
- they are used solely for the purposes described in this Cookie Policy;
- appropriate contractual safeguards are in place to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws; and
- such cookies are not used for advertising, marketing, or independent profiling by third parties.
We do not permit third-party cookies to be used for purposes unrelated to the operation, security, or improvement of the Vaivera website.
11. International Data Transfers
Where the use of cookies or similar technologies results in the transfer of personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that such transfers are carried out in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Appropriate safeguards are applied, which may include:
- Adequacy decisions adopted by the European Commission;
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission; or
- Other lawful transfer mechanisms recognised under the GDPR.
Where required, additional technical or organisational measures are implemented to ensure that transferred data receives a level of protection essentially equivalent to that guaranteed within the EEA.
12. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
In addition to the cookie consent mechanism provided on the Vaivera website, you can manage or restrict cookies through your browser settings.
Most web browsers allow you to:
- view which cookies are stored on your device;
- delete existing cookies; and
- block cookies entirely or on a per-site basis.
Please note that blocking or deleting strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality, security, or availability of certain features of the website.
Managing cookies through browser settings does not automatically withdraw consent previously given through the website’s consent mechanism. To fully withdraw consent for non-essential cookies, you should use the cookie preference management tool where available.
13. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, regulatory guidance, technology, or the cookies used on the Vaivera website.
Where changes are made, the updated Cookie Policy will be published on the website, and the “Last updated” date at the top of the document will be revised accordingly.
Where required by applicable law, we will take reasonable steps to inform users of material changes.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
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