Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Last updated: 24 February 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how ZUG DAO (zugdao.com), operated by The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG, Zurich, Switzerland, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our site.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites function, improve efficiency, and provide information to website operators. Similar technologies include web beacons (transparent pixel images), local storage, and session storage.
Cookie Categories
We use four categories of cookies:
Category 1: Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always active — no consent required
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core functionality such as security, session management, and network request routing. The site cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled through our cookie management tool.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookie | Maintains your session state | Session |
| CSRF token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| Cookie consent record | Records your cookie preferences | 12 months |
Category 2: Analytics Cookies
Require consent
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with ZUG DAO by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the site’s content and user experience.
Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
Operated by Google LLC. Google Analytics 4 collects data about how you use our site — which pages you visit, how long you spend on each, where you came from, and your general device characteristics.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes users; primary GA4 identifier | 2 years |
| ga[ID] | Maintains session state for GA4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users (short-term) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
We have configured GA4 with IP anonymisation. GA4 data is retained for 14 months.
Google LLC is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Data may be processed in the United States. Google’s privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Opt out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on — tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Category 3: Advertising Cookies
Require consent
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Google Ad Manager
Operated by Google LLC. Google Ad Manager serves display advertising on ZUG DAO and may use cookies to target ads based on your browsing history across sites in Google’s advertising network.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IDE | Used by Google for advertising targeting and conversion | 13 months |
| DSID | Used by Google to sync signed-in Google account | 2 weeks |
| FLC | Used for ad frequency capping | 10 seconds |
| AID | Links activity across devices for signed-in Google users | 13 months |
| TAID | Links activity across devices for signed-out users | 90 days |
| _gcl_au | Conversion linker for Google Ads | 90 days |
Google’s advertising cookies may be used to build a profile of your interests for targeted advertising purposes on other sites after you leave ZUG DAO.
Opt out of personalised Google advertising: adssettings.google.com Opt out of interest-based advertising generally:
- Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: youronlinechoices.eu
- Digital Advertising Alliance (US): optout.aboutads.info
Category 4: Functional Cookies
Require consent
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences (display settings, language preferences). If these cookies are not allowed, some or all of these features may not function.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Stores your display theme preference | 12 months |
| region_preference | Stores your region/timezone preference | 12 months |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit ZUG DAO, you are presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline cookies by category. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Preferences” link in the site footer.
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Accept cookies from specific sites only
- Be notified before a cookie is placed
Note that blocking all cookies may significantly impair your browsing experience.
Browser-specific instructions:
- Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies
Do Not Track
ZUG DAO recognises the Do Not Track (DNT) browser signal where technically feasible. If your browser sends a DNT signal, we will not load analytics cookies.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on ZUG DAO are set by third parties (Google). We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for information about their practices.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above indicates when the Policy was most recently revised. We recommend checking this page periodically for updates.
Contact
For questions about our use of cookies:
The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG Zurich, Switzerland [email protected]