Cookie & Telemetry Policy
1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage Objects?
Cookies are compact alphanumeric text files downloaded to your terminal device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when accessing web portals. Together with modern browser localStorage mechanisms, they enable portals to recognize returning devices, preserve user display preferences, maintain form security, and deliver essential site functionality.
2. Categorized Cookie Inventory
Vaultchoicegrd operates with full transparency regarding cookie deployment. We classify all stored tokens into three clear functional categories:
3. Legal Grounds for Cookie Utilization
In accordance with Section 165 Paragraph 3 of the Austrian Telecommunications Act (TKG 2021) and Article 5(3) of the EU ePrivacy Directive:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Deployed automatically as they are strictly indispensable to deliver the requested service (e.g., storing security tokens and consent records).
- Analytics & Preference Cookies: Deployed solely following your affirmative, freely given consent via our Consent Banner.
4. Managing and Disabling Cookies in Your Browser
You retain sovereign control over cookies stored on your device. Most modern browsers allow you to block, delete, or inspect existing cookies via their native preference panels:
- Google Chrome: Settings ➔ Privacy and Security ➔ Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings ➔ Privacy & Security ➔ Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences ➔ Privacy ➔ Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings ➔ Cookies and site permissions ➔ Manage and delete cookies