Cookie policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies, and how to control them.
Effective date: 13 November 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. Similar technologies, such as your browser's local storage, work in a comparable way. We refer to all of them as "cookies" in this policy.
2. Your choice
When you first visit our website, essential storage is the only kind in use. Analytics and marketing cookies are only set if you accept them in our cookie banner. We use Google Consent Mode, which means Google tags do not store cookies until you consent. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time:
3. Cookies we use
| Name | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vaw_consent | Virtual Assist World (local storage) | Essential | Remembers your cookie choice | Until you clear it |
| vaw_conv_* | Virtual Assist World (local storage) | Essential | Prevents a purchase from being counted twice on the thank-you page | Until you clear it |
| __cf_bm, cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Essential | Security and bot protection | Up to 30 minutes / 1 year |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Analytics (consent) | Distinguishes visitors for anonymous usage statistics | Up to 2 years |
| _gcl_au, _gcl_aw | Google Ads | Marketing (consent) | Measures conversions from our Google Ads campaigns | 90 days |
When you pay an invoice, you do so on PayPal's own website (paypal.com). PayPal sets the cookies it needs for secure payment and fraud prevention there. See the PayPal privacy statement.
4. Browser settings
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. If you block essential storage, the site may ask for your cookie choice on every visit.
5. More information
Read our privacy policy for details on how we process personal data, or contact us at info@virtualassistworld.website.