Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies the Velmona website sets during a visit, the purpose of each category, and the controls available to manage or withdraw consent at any time.
A brief account of the technology
Cookies are small text files that a website deposits in the browser storage of a visitor's device when they load a page. Each cookie carries a name, a value, an expiry date, and a domain attribute that restricts which website may read it. When the visitor returns to the same website, the browser sends the stored cookie back to the server, allowing the site to recognise the session or recall a preference.
Cookies may be set directly by the website being visited (first-party cookies) or by third-party services embedded within a page, such as analytics platforms or embedded content providers. The Velmona website sets only the categories described below. Third-party services used on this site are identified in the relevant category sections.
Similar technologies — including local storage, session storage, and pixel tags — may perform comparable functions. This policy covers cookies and functionally equivalent technologies collectively.
Required for the site to function
Strictly necessary cookies enable core website functionality. Without these cookies, certain features of the site cannot operate. Consent is not required to set these cookies under applicable regulations, as they are essential to the delivery of a service explicitly requested by the visitor.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| tlv_consent | Velmona (first-party) | Records the visitor's cookie consent selection to avoid displaying the consent banner on repeat visits. | 12 months |
| tlv_session | Velmona (first-party) | Maintains the visitor's session state during a single browsing session (form state, navigation context). | Session |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Velmona (first-party) | Security token that prevents cross-site request forgery when contact forms are submitted. | Session |
Preference and usability enhancements
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices the visitor has made, such as language preference or display settings, and to deliver enhanced functionality. These cookies are not strictly necessary, but their absence may degrade the browsing experience. Consent is required to set functional cookies.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| tlv_pref_lang | Velmona (first-party) | Stores the visitor's language preference if a language selection is made during the session. | 6 months |
| tlv_pref_ui | Velmona (first-party) | Remembers display preferences (e.g., collapsed navigation state on mobile) across sessions. | 3 months |
Understanding how the site is used
Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use this website — which pages are visited most, how visitors move between pages, and where they arrive from. This information is aggregated and anonymised; it does not identify individual visitors. The data is used solely to improve the structure and content of the Velmona website. Consent is required to set analytics cookies.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Registers a unique identifier used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | 24 months |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state. | 24 months |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Registers a unique identifier that distinguishes users for analytical report generation. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics — limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites. | 1 minute |
Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google's data processing terms. IP addresses are anonymised before transmission where this setting is enabled. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Cookies from services embedded on this site
The Velmona contact page includes an embedded Google Maps iframe that displays the studio location. When this iframe loads, Google may set cookies on the visitor's device in accordance with Google's own cookie and privacy policies. These cookies are governed by Google's terms, not by Velmona. The map is loaded with the referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" attribute to limit referrer data transmitted.
How to control and withdraw consent
Via the Velmona consent panel
A cookie consent banner is presented to all new visitors. You may select which categories of cookies to accept. To change your preference at any time, use the Cookie Settings link at the bottom of any page on this website. Your selection is stored in the tlv_consent cookie and takes effect immediately.
Via your browser
All modern browsers provide controls to view, restrict, or delete cookies. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent some website features from operating. The steps to manage cookies differ by browser; consult your browser's help documentation for precise instructions.
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Via Google Analytics opt-out
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, Google provides a browser add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This add-on prevents Google Analytics JavaScript from transmitting browsing data to Google.
Changes to this cookie policy
This Cookie Policy may be revised to reflect changes in how the Velmona website uses cookies or in response to regulatory developments. The revision date at the top of this page is updated whenever a material change is made. Where the change is significant, Velmona will present the updated consent banner to returning visitors so preferences can be reconfirmed.
For questions about cookies or this policy, contact the studio at [email protected].