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Cookies Policy

How we use cookies and similar tracking technologies

Last Updated: December 25, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.

Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. They can also be used for analytics, personalization, and advertising purposes.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Purpose: Enable core functionality, security, and account management

Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

Purpose: Collect information about website usage and performance

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Purpose: Remember your preferences and settings for future visits

Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.

Purpose: Track browsing habits to display targeted advertising

Specific Cookies We Use

Below is a list of the main cookies used on our website and their purposes:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
vr_session Maintains user session state across page requests Session Essential
vr_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year Essential
_ga Google Analytics - Distinguishes unique users 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics - Distinguishes unique users 24 hours Analytics
_gat Google Analytics - Throttles request rate 1 minute Analytics
vr_preferences Stores user interface preferences 6 months Functional
vr_language Remembers language preference 1 year Functional

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Service, deliver advertisements on and through the Service, and so on. These include:

  • Google Analytics: For analyzing website traffic and user behavior
  • Hotjar: For understanding user interactions and improving user experience
  • Stripe: For secure payment processing
  • Mailchimp: For email marketing and newsletter management
  • Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and integration features

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they collect and use your information.

How to Control Cookies

You have several options to control or limit how we and our partners use cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may impact your experience on our website.

To manage cookies in your browser:

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

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain types of cookies using the following tools:

  • Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • Advertising Cookies: Visit Your Online Choices or Network Advertising Initiative opt-out pages
  • Digital Advertising Alliance: Use their opt-out tool for interest-based advertising

Our Cookie Consent Tool

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

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept essential cookies only
  • Customize your cookie preferences
  • Review this Cookies Policy for more information

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that, when turned on, signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how websites respond to DNT signals, and our website does not currently respond to DNT signals.

We continue to monitor developments around DNT browser technology and the implementation of a standard for how to respond to DNT signals.

Cookie Consent and Changes

By using our website and agreeing to this policy, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy.

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business operations. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. 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 Cookies Policy, please contact us:

AI-Viras Data Protection Officer

Email: contact@ai-viras.com

Address: Houston, TX 77023, United States

Phone: +1 832 511 8632