Cookie Policy
Last updated: 22 October 2026
1. Introduction
VICC — Veritell Inspection & Certification Co., Ltd. ("we", "us", "our") — uses cookies and similar technologies on www.vicc.com (the "Website"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we place, how you can manage your preferences, and how to contact us. By continuing to browse the Website after seeing our cookie banner, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, remember your preferences, measure traffic and show relevant advertising. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons and local storage.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To operate the basic functions of the Website (security, load balancing, session management)
- To remember your cookie consent preferences
- To understand how visitors use the Website (analytics)
- To measure the performance of our online advertising campaigns (e.g. Google Ads)
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. Under EU law, these cookies may be set without your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-* | VICC (consent banner) | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | vicc.com | Maintains your browsing session | Session |
| wordpress_test_cookie | WordPress | Checks whether cookies are enabled | Session |
4.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics 4.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | |
| _ga_<container-id> | Maintains GA4 session state | 2 years | |
| _gid | Distinguishes users to Google | 24 hours | |
| _gat | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
4.3 Advertising / Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to deliver relevant ads to you. We use Google Ads (including conversion tracking and remarketing).
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion experimentation tracking | 3 months |
| IDE | Google (DoubleClick) | Advertising and remarketing | 13 months |
| test_cookie | Google (DoubleClick) | Checks if cookies are enabled | 15 minutes |
4.4 Preference Cookies
These cookies remember information such as your language preference or region, so the Website can provide a more personalised experience. If these cookies are not enabled, some services may not function properly.
5. Third-Party Cookies & International Data Transfers
Some cookies on this Website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages — notably Google LLC ("Google"). These providers may transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including to the United States, where the level of data protection may differ from that in the EU. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses. You can review Google's data practices here: policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage cookies in the following ways:
- Cookie banner: When you first visit our Website, you can Accept, Reject or Customize your cookie preferences.
- Cookie Settings link: You can change your choice at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect the Website's functionality.
- Google Opt-out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation or our services. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
VICC — Veritell Inspection & Certification Co., Ltd.
Address: Rd #32, Jinyuan, Daxing, Beijing, China
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.vicc.com