Last updated: 7 April 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites function, or to function more efficiently, and to provide information to website operators.
This policy explains the cookies used on vigilistreeshelters.com, operated by Vigilis Lda. For more information about how we handle personal data more generally, please see our Privacy Policy.
2. Cookies we use
This website currently uses only strictly necessary cookies. These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off without affecting how the site works. They do not collect personal data for marketing purposes and do not require your consent under GDPR.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress session authentication. Used only by logged-in administrators and editors; not set for ordinary website visitors. | Session / 14 days | Strictly necessary |
wp-settings-* | Stores WordPress admin interface preferences. Only set for logged-in users. | 1 year | Strictly necessary |
_wpnonce / CF7 nonce | Security token generated by Contact Form 7 to prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) on form submissions. | Session | Strictly necessary |
PHPSESSID | Standard PHP session identifier used to maintain server-side session state during your visit. | Session | Strictly necessary |
All of the above cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser (session cookies) or expire at the durations indicated.
3. Analytics cookies (not yet active)
We intend to implement Google Analytics 4 (GA4) on this website to understand how visitors interact with our content. GA4 is not currently active. Before enabling it, we will put a compliant cookie consent mechanism in place. You will be able to accept or decline analytics cookies before any data is collected. This policy will be updated at that time to describe the specific GA4 cookies in use.
4. Marketing and third-party cookies
We do not use any marketing, advertising, or social media tracking cookies. No third-party cookies are currently set by this website.
5. How to manage or delete cookies
Because this website uses only strictly necessary cookies, we do not present a cookie consent banner at this time. If you wish to block or delete all cookies, you can do so through your browser settings:
Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of contact forms and other interactive features on this website.
6. Changes to this policy
We will update this Cookie Policy when we introduce analytics or other non-essential cookies. The “Last updated” date at the top of the page will reflect any changes.
For questions about cookies or our data practices, please contact us at sales@vigilistreeshelters.com.