Cookie Policy
Last updated: 24 February 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, what cookies we use on zugcommodities.com, and how you can control them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They enable websites to remember your preferences, analyse traffic, and deliver personalised content and advertising.
Cookie Categories We Use
1. Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookie | Maintains your session | Session |
| CSRF protection | Security | Session |
| Cookie consent | Remembers your preferences | 12 months |
2. Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site. All data is anonymised and aggregated.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Visitor identification | 2 years |
| ga* | Google Analytics | Session tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Session distinction | 24 hours |
We use Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled. Data is processed in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
3. Marketing & Advertising Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies are used by Google Ad Manager and Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements. They may track your interests across websites.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Ad personalisation | 13 months | |
| DSID | Ad targeting | 2 weeks | |
| __gads | Ad frequency | 13 months | |
| NID | Ad preferences | 6 months |
Google’s advertising privacy controls are available at https://www.google.com/settings/ads.
You can also opt out of interest-based advertising from many providers at https://www.youronlinechoices.com/ (EU) or https://optout.aboutads.info/ (US).
4. Functional Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies enable enhanced functionality such as remembering your display preferences.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| vp_preferences | UI preferences | 12 months |
How to Manage Cookies
Via our consent banner: When you first visit zugcommodities.com, our consent banner allows you to accept all, reject all, or manage preferences by category.
Via Cookie Settings: Click “Cookie Settings” in our footer at any time to review and update your preferences.
Via your browser: You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Third-Party Cookies
Third-party companies (Google) may place cookies on your device when you visit our site. These are governed by those companies’ privacy policies, not ours. We require consent before enabling these cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
Cookie inquiries: [email protected]