Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Virel educational website uses cookies and similar technologies. We are committed to transparency about our limited use of cookies and respect for user privacy.

This policy complies with European Union regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ePrivacy Directive, as applicable in Austria.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website operators.

Cookies can be categorized based on their purpose and duration:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors use the website
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors for advertising purposes
  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies Only

This website uses only essential cookies that are strictly necessary for basic site functionality. These cookies enable core features such as:

  • Navigation between pages
  • Access to secure areas of the website
  • Basic website operations
  • Storing your cookie consent preference

What We Do Not Use

We do not use cookies for:

  • Tracking user behavior for analytics
  • Advertising or marketing purposes
  • Creating user profiles
  • Sharing data with third parties
  • Targeted advertising

Specific Cookies

Cookie Consent Storage

Cookie Name: cookieConsent (stored in localStorage)
Purpose: Remembers that you have acknowledged the cookie notice
Duration: Persistent until manually cleared
Type: Essential

This storage item ensures that the cookie banner does not repeatedly appear once you have acknowledged our cookie practices.

Why Essential Cookies Do Not Require Consent

Under EU regulations, essential cookies that are strictly necessary for website functionality do not require prior consent. These cookies are exempt from consent requirements because they:

  • Are essential for basic website operation
  • Do not track or profile users
  • Do not serve advertising purposes
  • Cannot be disabled without significantly impairing site functionality

The essential cookies used on this website fall within this exemption category.

Managing Cookies

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You can typically:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from being set
  • Receive warnings before cookies are stored

Impact of Blocking Essential Cookies

If you choose to block or delete essential cookies, please note that:

  • The website may not function properly
  • Some features may be unavailable
  • Your user experience may be impaired

Browser-Specific Instructions

For information about managing cookies in specific browsers, please consult your browser's help documentation:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Third-Party Cookies

This website does not use third-party cookies. We do not allow external services to set cookies through our website for tracking, analytics, or advertising purposes.

All cookies used on this website are first-party cookies set directly by our domain for essential functionality only.

Changes to Cookie Practices

If our cookie practices change in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy accordingly. Any significant changes will be communicated through this page with an updated revision date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, this website uses browser local storage to remember your cookie consent acknowledgment. Local storage is similar to cookies but:

  • Stores data locally in your browser
  • Does not transmit data to servers with each request
  • Persists until manually cleared
  • Is used only for essential functionality

The local storage used on this website is limited to storing your cookie consent status and serves no tracking or profiling purpose.

Compliance with EU Regulations

Our cookie practices comply with:

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): EU Regulation 2016/679
  • ePrivacy Directive: Directive 2002/58/EC as amended
  • Austrian Data Protection Laws: As implemented in Austria

We maintain minimal cookie usage to respect user privacy and comply with stringent European data protection standards.

Contact Information

If you have questions about our cookie practices or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Virel Educational Resource
Lerchenfelder Straße 48
1080 Vienna, Austria

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +43 681 472 95 36

Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and privacy, you may consult:

  • Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.eu - Information about behavioral advertising and online privacy
  • All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org - General information about cookies
  • Austrian Data Protection Authority: www.dsb.gv.at - Official guidance on data protection in Austria