Cookie Policy

Varuna Sentinels B.V. — Effective Date: 1st January 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Varuna Sentinels BV (“Varuna”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://www.varuna-sentinels.com/ (the “Website”).

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytical insights.

Cookies may be:

• First-party cookies (set by us)
• Third-party cookies (set by external services)

2. How we use cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website and cannot be disabled. They are used for:

• Security and fraud prevention
• Network management and performance
• Remembering cookie preferences
• Basic site functionality (navigation, page rendering)

Legal basis: Legitimate interest

B. Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization. They may be used for:

• Language preferences
• Region detection (e.g., via IP geolocation)
• UI settings (e.g., display preferences)

Legal basis: Consent

C. Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website. They may collect:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Device/browser type
• General location (non-precise)

Legal basis: Consent

D. Third-Party Content & Embedded Media

We use third-party services that may set cookies when you interact with them. Examples include:

• YouTube (video embeds)
• Google Translate (if enabled)
• CDN-delivered content (e.g., jsDelivr)
• Geo-IP services (e.g., ipapi.co)

These providers may collect:

• IP address
• Device/browser metadata
• Interaction data

We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective providers’ policies.

Legal basis: Consent

3. Cookies we use

Below is an overview of the types of cookies used:

4. Third-party services

We may use the following third-party providers:

• YouTube (Google LLC) – video embedding
• Google Translate – language translation (if enabled)
• ipapi.co – IP-based geolocation
• jsDelivr CDN – delivery of static assets

These services may process personal data outside the EU/EEA.

We ensure appropriate safeguards where required (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

5. Consent management

When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Manage preferences

You may change or withdraw your consent at any time via your browser settings or by contacting us.

6. How to control cookies

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Delete existing cookies
• Block cookies
• Set preferences per website

Please note: Disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality.

7. Data protection and privacy

Some cookies may involve the processing of personal data (e.g., IP address).

For more information on how we process your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

8. International data transfers

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where applicable, we ensure:

• Adequate safeguards are in place
• Transfers comply with GDPR requirements

9. Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be published on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:

Varuna Sentinels B.V.
Email: contact@varuna-sentinels.com

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