Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. They help the site remember your preferences and actions over time so you don't have to re-enter information every time you return. Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (stored for a set period or until you delete them).
Cookies we use
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| vrc_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference (accepted or declined) so we don't show the banner on every page. | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | Keeps you logged in during your browsing session. Deleted when you close your browser. | Session |
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics (loaded via Google Tag Manager). Collects anonymous data about how visitors use our site — pages visited, time on site, referring sources. No personally identifiable information is collected. Only set if you Accept cookies. | 2 years / 24 hours |
| _recaptcha | Set by Google reCAPTCHA on public forms to distinguish humans from bots and protect against spam. | Session |
| Stripe cookies | Used by Stripe on payment pages to detect fraud and ensure secure payment processing. Only present if you initiate a payment. | Session |
We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.
Your choices
Using our banner
When you first visit our site a cookie banner appears at the bottom of the screen. Clicking Accept All enables Google Analytics via Google Tag Manager. Clicking Decline keeps analytics off for the duration of your cookie preference (one year). You can change your mind at any time by clearing your cookies (see below) — the banner will reappear on your next visit.
Browser controls
All major browsers let you view, block, and delete cookies through their settings menus:
- Chrome — Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox — Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari — Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge — Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Note: blocking all cookies will prevent you from staying logged in and may affect other site functionality.
Contact us
Questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your data? Email us at eric@zimaenterprises.com.