Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Effective date: 24 February 2026 Publisher: The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG, Zurich, Switzerland
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners. Similar technologies, including web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage, are used for similar purposes and are covered by this Policy.
2. How We Use Cookies
ZUG WEB3 uses cookies for four main purposes, described in the categories below.
Category 1: Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always active — cannot be disabled
These cookies are essential for the Site to function. They enable core functionality such as page security, network management, and accessibility. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Security and DDoS protection | Session / 1 year |
__cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management | 30 minutes |
No personal data is shared with third parties through strictly necessary cookies.
Category 2: Analytics Cookies
Enabled with consent
These cookies allow us to measure and improve the performance of the Site by collecting information about how visitors use it. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4), provided by Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). Google Analytics uses cookies to help us understand how visitors interact with the Site.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes users | 2 years | |
_ga_* | Session state (GA4) | 2 years | |
_gid | Distinguishes users | 24 hours | |
_gat | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
We have enabled IP anonymisation in Google Analytics, which means IP addresses are truncated before storage. We do not use Google Analytics to serve personalised advertising. Google may transfer data to the United States under EU-US Data Privacy Framework adequacy mechanisms.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Category 3: Advertising Cookies
Enabled with consent
These cookies are used to serve advertisements relevant to you and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They may be set by our advertising partner Google, through Google Ad Manager.
Google Ad Manager
We serve display advertisements through Google Ad Manager (provided by Google LLC). Google Ad Manager may use cookies to:
- Limit the number of times you see a particular advertisement;
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns;
- Remember your ad preferences;
- Serve interest-based advertisements based on your browsing behaviour across websites.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
IDE | Google (doubleclick.net) | Personalised advertising | 13 months |
DSID | Ad targeting | 2 weeks | |
test_cookie | Checks cookie support | Session | |
NID | Ad preferences | 6 months |
Google may use the data collected to personalise advertisements on other websites you visit. You can manage your Google advertising preferences at adssettings.google.com. You can also opt out via the Network Advertising Initiative at optout.networkadvertising.org or the Digital Advertising Alliance at optout.aboutads.info.
Category 4: Functional Cookies
Enabled with consent
These cookies allow the Site to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your display preferences or cookie consent choices.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
cookie_consent | zugweb3.com | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
theme_pref | zugweb3.com | Stores display preferences (if applicable) | 1 year |
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You can typically set your browser to:
- Notify you when a cookie is being placed;
- Block all cookies;
- Block third-party cookies only;
- Delete cookies when you close your browser.
Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of websites, including this Site. For instructions on managing cookies in your browser, refer to your browser’s help documentation:
Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit the Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You may accept or decline non-essential cookie categories. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies (which will reset the consent preference) or by contacting us.
4. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our data practices. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent update.
5. Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact: [email protected]
The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG, Zurich, Switzerland.