Cookie Policy
Last updated: 19 May 2026 | Effective date: 19 May 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how VirtualSquad ("we", "us", or "our"), operated at virtualsquad.pro, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
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, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). They can also be "first-party cookies" (set by virtualsquad.pro) or "third-party cookies" (set by a third-party service used on our site).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on virtualsquad.pro for the following purposes:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your cookie preferences. Without these cookies, some parts of the website may not work correctly.
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your cookie consent preference) and provide enhanced, personalised features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with virtualsquad.pro by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's performance and content. We may use tools such as Google Analytics for this purpose.
3. Cookies We Use
The table below lists the specific cookies used on virtualsquad.pro:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
vs_cookies_accepted |
Strictly Necessary | Stores your cookie consent preference so the banner is not shown on every page visit. | 1 year (localStorage) |
_ga |
Analytics | Google Analytics — used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Analytics | Google Analytics — used to persist session state. | 2 years |
_gid |
Analytics | Google Analytics — used to distinguish users. | 24 hours |
_gat |
Analytics | Google Analytics — used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on virtualsquad.pro are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the setting of these cookies and you should check the relevant third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them:
- Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit virtualsquad.pro, a cookie consent banner will appear at the bottom of the screen. You may choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies at that time.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View the cookies stored on your device and delete them individually or in bulk.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block all cookies from specific websites.
- Block all cookies from all websites.
- Be notified when a cookie is set.
Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of virtualsquad.pro. For guidance on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit:
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We will continue to monitor developments in this area and update this policy accordingly.
7. Changes 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. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Post: Privacy Officer, VirtualSquad, Level 4, 80 Mount Street, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia