This Cookie Policy explains how Vertex Sky Sports (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies (including local storage) to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

Some cookies are essential for the operation of our site. Others help us improve your experience or provide analytics regarding site usage. By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Vertex Sky Sports) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., analytics).

1. Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

These cookies (and certain local storage items) are necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without them, the site cannot function properly.

• PHPSESSID – Maintains session state (e.g., keeping you logged in, saving your cart) across page requests. Expires at session end.
• guestUser – Stores temporary cart or design data for guests. Needed for core functionality (e.g., holding items until checkout).
• Cloudflare/OneTrust cookies (OptanonAlertBoxClosed, OptanonConsent, etc.) – Helps manage cookie consent or provides security/DDoS protection.
• _GRECAPTCHA (Google reCAPTCHA) – Used for security and spam protection on our forms. We consider this essential to the operation of our contact form and other site features that require user validation.

2. Local Storage for Suit Designer

We use your browser’s local storage to temporarily store data necessary for customizing suit designs (e.g., selected colors, options, or measurements). This local storage helps ensure a smoother experience while you design or configure your suit. It does not track you across the internet nor collect personal data beyond what is needed to offer the suit designer functionality.

3. Non-Essential (Analytics) Cookies

These cookies collect information that is used in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used. This includes Google Analytics. We do not use these for advertising purposes.

• _ga, _gid – Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users and gather site-usage statistics. Helps us improve website performance and user experience.

4. Other Google Cookies

We may use some cookies from google.com (such as NID, SID, APISID, SAPISID, SSID) for embedded Google services (e.g., secure login, reCAPTCHA, or Google Maps). These cookies are primarily used to provide the service requested (e.g., form security, location services), not for advertising.

We use cookies (and local storage) to:

• Ensure our site functions correctly and securely
• Store your preferences (e.g., login sessions, cart data, suit designer choices)
• Analyze traffic to improve user experience and site performance (via analytics)
• Enable interactive content from third parties (e.g., reCAPTCHA for security)

We do not sell your personal data to third parties, and we only use cookies in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

You can manage your cookies through:

1. Our Cookie Banner: We provide a pop-up on our website, allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice will be remembered on subsequent visits.
2. Browser Settings: Most web browsers let you control cookies via the browser settings (e.g., block or delete them). For more information, consult your browser’s help documentation.

Please note: Blocking or deleting essential cookies may limit certain functionalities of our website (e.g., shopping cart, login sessions, suit designer local storage).

We may occasionally update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. If we make any material changes, we will notify you by posting a notice on our site or updating the “Last Updated” date below.

Last Updated: January 17, 2025

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: info@vertexskysports.com
• Facebook: Vertex Sky Sports

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a transparent and honest relationship with our users.