This Cookie Policy explains how Underground4Value (“we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and the choices you have to control their use. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies set by the website owner are called “first-party cookies”; cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies”. Similar technologies, such as pixels and local storage, may be used for the same purposes and are also covered by this policy.
How we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes: to ensure the website functions correctly and securely (functional cookies), to remember your cookie preferences, to measure and analyse how the website is used (statistics cookies), and to enable content embedded from third-party platforms. The specific cookies used are listed below by category.
Functional cookies (necessary)
These cookies are required for the website to function and to remember the choices you make. They are normally set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences or logging in. They cannot be switched off in our systems.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| cmplz_* (consent cookies) | Complianz (first party) | Stores your cookie consent preferences. | 365 days |
| wordpress_test_cookie | WordPress (first party) | Checks whether the browser accepts cookies. | Session |
| wp_lang | WordPress (first party) | Remembers the selected language. | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_*, wp-settings-* | WordPress (first party) | Authentication and interface preferences for logged-in users (e.g. site editors). | Session / up to 1 year |
| SiteGround Optimizer | SiteGround (first party) | Page caching and performance optimisation. | Session |
Statistics 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 the most and least popular. All information these cookies collect is aggregated. They are only placed with your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 (third party) | Distinguishes unique users. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 (third party) | Maintains session state and collects analytics data. | 2 years |
Embedded content from third parties
Some pages include content embedded from third-party platforms, such as videos and maps. These providers may set their own cookies when the content is loaded. This content is treated like any other visit to the third-party website, and the providers may collect data about you in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.
| Service | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | Google (third party) | Playback of embedded videos. |
| Google Maps | Google (third party) | Display of embedded maps. |
| AddToAny | AddToAny (third party) | Social sharing buttons. |
Managing your preferences
When you first visit the website, you are asked to accept or refuse cookies that are not strictly necessary. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings available on the website. You can also control and delete cookies through your browser settings; please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We therefore encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at chair@underground4value.eu.