Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 22 February 2026 Last Updated: 22 February 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how The Vanderbilt Portfolio (“the Publisher,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on vision2030.ai (“the Platform”). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They serve various functions, from enabling the site to remember your preferences to providing analytical data about how the site is used. Cookies may be set by the site you are visiting (“first-party cookies”) or by third-party services operating on the site (“third-party cookies”).
Similar technologies – including local storage, session storage, and pixel tags – perform comparable functions and are covered by this Policy.
How We Use Cookies
The Platform uses cookies for the following purposes:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Platform to function correctly. They enable core functionality such as user authentication, session management, and security features. Without these cookies, services you have requested – such as accessing premium subscriber content – cannot be provided.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your authenticated session | Session |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie_consent | Records your cookie preferences | 12 months |
Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent under most applicable laws, as the Platform cannot function without them.
Analytical Cookies
We use analytical cookies to understand how visitors interact with the Platform. This data helps us improve content structure, identify technical issues, and assess which analytical content is most valuable to our readership.
We use privacy-respecting analytics that do not build individual user profiles and do not share data with advertising networks. Analytical data is aggregated and anonymised before use in reporting.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _analytics_id | Distinguishes unique visitors for aggregate counting | 12 months |
| _analytics_session | Groups page views into sessions | 30 minutes |
Analytical cookies are set only with your consent.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation, such as remembering your display preferences, language settings, or content filtering selections.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_pref | Stores display theme preference | 12 months |
| content_filter | Remembers selected content filters | 6 months |
Functional cookies are set only with your consent.
Third-Party Cookies
The Platform minimises the use of third-party cookies. Where third-party services are employed, they are limited to:
- Payment processing. Our payment processor may set cookies necessary to complete subscription transactions securely. These are governed by the processor’s own privacy and cookie policies.
- Content delivery. Our content delivery network (CDN) may set technical cookies to optimise content delivery and ensure Platform performance.
We do not use third-party advertising cookies. The Platform does not serve targeted advertisements and does not participate in advertising exchanges or real-time bidding ecosystems.
Your Cookie Choices
You have several options for managing cookies:
Consent banner. When you first visit the Platform, you will be presented with a cookie consent interface that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can modify your preferences at any time through the cookie settings link in the Platform footer.
Browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. Consult your browser’s help documentation for specific instructions.
Opt-out links. Where we use third-party analytical services, we provide opt-out mechanisms where available.
Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may impair Platform functionality, including the ability to access subscriber content.
Do Not Track
Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. There is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. The Platform does not currently alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals but commits to respecting user privacy through the controls described in this Policy.
Cookie Duration
Cookies used by the Platform fall into two categories:
- Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period (specified in the tables above) or until you manually delete them.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Material changes will be communicated through a notice on the Platform. The “Last Updated” date indicates the most recent revision.
Contact
For questions regarding this Cookie Policy, contact:
Email: [email protected]
You may also reach us through the general channels listed on the Contact page.
This Cookie Policy applies to all users of vision2030.ai and forms part of the Platform’s legal framework alongside the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.