Cookies & Automatic Information Collection
The Virtual Brew uses cookies and similar technologies to understand how our website is used, personalize your experience, and improve functionality. This section explains what we collect and how you can control it.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help our website recognize you and remember your preferences. We use the following categories of cookies:
Necessary cookies – Enable core functions like page navigation, login, and secure access. Without these, the site may not function properly.
Preference cookies – Remember your settings, such as language and region, to enhance your experience.
Analytics/Statistics cookies – Collect anonymized data to help us understand how visitors interact with the site.
Marketing cookies – Track your browsing across sites to serve you more relevant ads (if enabled).
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may impact your experience.
Web Beacons & Pixels
Our website and emails may include small graphic tags (like pixels or clear GIFs) to help us track activity, such as:
Whether emails are opened
Which pages are visited
User engagement with content
These help us improve performance and tailor communications.
Social Ad Platforms & Remarketing
With your consent, we may use tracking tools provided by platforms like:
Google (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Ads)
Meta (Facebook and Instagram)
TikTok
X/Twitter
These services may show you personalized ads based on your interactions with our website. You can manage your preferences via each platform’s privacy settings.
Links to platform privacy policies:
Google Privacy & Terms
TikTok Privacy Policy
Mobile Device Identifiers
If you access our services via mobile, we may collect:
IP address
Device type
Browser type
OS and related metadata
Device advertising identifiers
These help us improve user experience and understand how our mobile visitors interact with the site.
Cross-Device Tracking
We may analyze usage data across different devices to understand user journeys and improve the relevance of content or advertising.
How to Control Cookies
You’re in control. You can:
Adjust cookie settings in your browser (usually found under “Preferences” or “Privacy”)
Manage device advertising settings in your mobile OS
Block third-party cookies using tools like YourAdChoices or All About Cookies
Contact us at thevirtualbrew@digitalbrandsconnect.com to request cookie-based ad opt-out, subject to applicable laws
We aim to keep our use of cookies minimal and mindful, consistent with our commitment to creating a respectful, non-intrusive online space.
