Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how focusvbgs Ltd ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and analytics platform. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect and use personal data.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner or by adjusting your browser settings.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.

Cookies can be "first-party" (set by the website you are visiting) or "third-party" (set by a different website, such as an analytics or advertising service). They can also be classified as "session" cookies (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes:

• Essential Functionality: To enable core website features and ensure proper operation of our services
• Performance Analysis: To understand how visitors use our website and identify areas for improvement
• User Experience: To remember your preferences and provide a personalised experience
• Marketing and Advertising: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness
• Security: To protect against fraud and maintain the security of our platform

Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of our website may not work properly.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us improve our website performance and user experience by providing insights into which pages are most popular, how users navigate through our site, and where they encounter issues.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They remember your preferences, such as language settings, region, or login status, and provide improved features based on your previous interactions with our website.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites and deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help us measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

Cookie Details

The following table provides specific information about the cookies we use:

Third-Party Cookies

We use several third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyse website usage and improve our services. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how you use our website, including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve our website. Google's privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Google Ads

We use Google Ads for advertising and remarketing purposes. Google Ads cookies track your interactions with our website to show you relevant advertisements on other websites and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.

Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to display web fonts on our website. When you visit our website, Google may collect information about your visit to improve their font delivery service. Google's privacy policy applies to this service.

Google Consent Mode

We implement Google Consent Mode v2, which allows us to respect your cookie preferences while still providing basic analytics functionality. When you adjust your cookie preferences, our website automatically updates Google services to operate in accordance with your choices:

• Analytics Denied: Google Analytics operates without cookies and uses privacy-preserving measurement techniques
• Marketing Denied: Google Ads tracking is disabled and no advertising cookies are set
• Consent Granted: Full functionality is enabled with enhanced analytics and advertising features

This approach ensures that your privacy preferences are respected while allowing us to maintain basic website functionality and anonymous usage statistics.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customise your preferences by cookie category

You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website, which will display the consent banner again.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
• Set notifications when cookies are being set
• Clear cookies when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Third-Party Opt-Outs

• Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Google Ads: Visit Google Ad Settings to opt out of personalised advertising
• Industry Opt-Outs: Visit Your Online Choices for comprehensive advertising opt-outs

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can browse our website with cookies disabled, some functionality may be limited:

• Necessary Cookies: Disabling these may prevent core website features from working properly
• Analytics Cookies: We won't be able to analyse website performance or user behaviour
• Functional Cookies: Your preferences won't be remembered between visits
• Marketing Cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements and we can't measure campaign effectiveness

If you experience issues with our website after disabling cookies, please contact our support team for assistance.

Mobile Applications

If we develop mobile applications in the future, they may use similar tracking technologies to cookies, such as:

• Device identifiers and advertising IDs
• Local storage and databases
• Software Development Kit (SDK) tracking
• Push notification tokens

Any mobile applications will include appropriate privacy controls and consent mechanisms in accordance with platform guidelines and applicable privacy laws.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the cookies we use. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Updating the "last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Displaying a notice on our website
• Requesting renewed consent where required by law

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@focusvbgs.world
• Phone: +356 23633447
• Address: focusvbgs Ltd, Triq in-Naxxar 47, Sliema SLM 7694, Malta

For general privacy inquiries, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact our Data Protection Officer at the email address above.

Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful:

• All About Cookies: allaboutcookies.org
• Your Online Choices: youronlinechoices.eu
• ICO Cookie Guidance: ico.org.uk
• EDPB Guidelines: edpb.europa.eu