VCMP LAW OFFICES — WEBSITE COOKIE POLICY
Effective Date: September 1, 2026 | Last Updated: October 2026
1. INTRODUCTION & PURPOSE
VCMP Law Offices (‘Firm’, ‘we’, ‘us’, or ‘our’) uses cookies and similar automated tracking technologies on our official website to enhance site functionality, analyze web traffic, and optimize user experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the specific categories of cookies we deploy, how third-party tools interact with your browsing data, and how you can manage or disable cookie preferences at any time in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173).
2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, mobile device, or tablet when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognize your device, store user preferences (such as language or region), maintain secure navigation during sessions, and gather statistical metrics regarding website performance.
3. CATEGORIES OF COOKIES WE USE
| Cookie Category | Purpose & Function | Typical Lifespan | Necessity / Consent |
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | Essential for core website navigation, security, page load balancing, and contact form submissions. | Session (Deleted upon closing browser) | Mandatory (Exempt from opt-in consent) |
| Performance & Analytics Cookies | Collects aggregated, privacy-friendly statistical metrics on page views, visitor duration, and site errors. | Persistent (6 months to 2 years) | Optional (Requires banner consent) |
| Functional Cookies | Remembers user preferences, such as text size, language settings, and client portal login state. | Persistent (1 year) | Optional (Requires banner consent) |
| Third-Party / Embedded Content | Placed by embedded video players (e.g., YouTube) or social media sharing widgets. | Varies by third-party provider | Optional (Requires banner consent) |
4. THIRD-PARTY ANALYTICS & EMBEDDED PLUGINS
We may utilize privacy-compliant analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled) to measure site interactions. Third-party services embedded on our site (such as social media share buttons or interactive maps) may set independent cookies. VCMP Law Offices does not control third-party cookie operations and recommends reviewing their respective privacy policies.
5. MANAGING & DISABLE YOUR COOKIE PREFERENCES
You have the right to accept, customize, or reject non-essential cookies at any time:
• Website Cookie Banner: When you first visit our website, an interactive banner allows you to toggle Performance, Functional, and Third-Party cookies ON or OFF.
• Browser Settings: You can modify your web browser settings (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge) to block or alert you about cookies. Note that disabling Strictly Necessary cookies may impair site functionality.
6. CONTACT THE DATA PROTECTION OFFICER
For questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our website privacy practices, contact our DPO at privacy@vcmplaw.com.