Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Vinesthy Catering Institute uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at vinesthy.com. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. They are uniquely assigned to your browser and can only be read by the web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you.
2. How We Use Cookies
Vinesthy Catering Institute uses cookies to:
• Ensure pages load correctly and the site functions properly.
• Remember your preferences and settings across pages.
• Analyse website traffic and usage to improve our content and services.
• Maintain application session data so you can complete your application without losing progress.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to function. They enable security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
Functional Cookies: These remember choices you make (e.g., form data) to provide enhanced, personalised features.
Analytics Cookies: We may use tools like aggregate analytics to understand how visitors use our site. All data is anonymised and used only to improve our services.
Third-Party Cookies: Our payment provider (Paystack) may set cookies during the checkout process to facilitate secure transactions. These are governed by Paystack's own cookie policy.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
• View and delete existing cookies.
• Block cookies from specific or all websites.
• Be alerted when a website tries to set a cookie.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website, particularly the online application process. Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
5. Cookie Retention
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period (typically 30 days to 1 year) or until you delete them manually.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after any change signifies your agreement with the updated policy.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
📧 Email: Vinesthy1992@gmail.com
📞 Phone: 0554 750957 / 0302 813106
📍 Address: Vinesthy Catering Institute, Accra, Ghana
