Cookie policy
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. It describes what cookies are, what types we use, why we use them, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
Vitol Netherlands Coöperatief U.A. is the ultimate controller of the personal data collected through cookies on this website. The terms “Vitol,” “Vitol Group,” “the Company,” or “the Group” are used for convenience and refer to Vitol Netherlands Coöperatief U.A. and its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliates, each of which is a separate and distinct legal entity. References to “we,” “us,” “our,” and “ourselves” refer generally to the companies of the Vitol Group.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which sets out how and why we collect, store, use and share personal data generally, as well as your rights in relation to your personal data.
2. What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file of letters and numbers that may be stored on your browser or the hard drive of your device when you visit a website. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device’s hard drive. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorise the cookies used on our website as follows:
3.1 Strictly necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them. Your consent is not required for the use of these cookies.
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, personalised features.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with our website. They help us collect information such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic sources, and how users move around the site. We use this information to improve the structure, content, and usability of our website.
3.4 Performance Cookies
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyse the key performance indicators of our website. They help us assess how well the website operates and support improvements to speed, reliability, and the overall user experience.
3.5 Advertisement Cookies
If used, these cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We may use this information to make our website and any advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose only.
4. Cookie Inventory
The table below lists the specific cookies used on our website. This table is reviewed and updated periodically.
4.1 Strictly necessary Cookies
Cookie__cf_bm
Type NECESSARY
Duration 1 hour
Description This cookie, set by Cloudflare, is used to support Cloudflare Bot Management.
Cookie _cfuvid
Type NECESSARY
Duration session
Description As part of Vimeo’s video playback, Cloudflare sets this cookie to track users across sessions to optimize user experience by maintaining session consistency and providing personalized services.
Cookie cookieyes-*
Type NECESSARY
Duration 1 year
Description CookieYes sets this cookie for consent solution management.
Cookie rc::a
Type NECESSARY
Duration never
Description This cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots to protect the website against malicious spam attacks.
Cookie rc::c
Type NECESSARY
Duration session
Description This cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots to protect the website against malicious spam attacks.
4.2 Functional cookies
Cookie wp-wpml_current_language
Type FUNCTIONAL
Duration session
Description WordPress multilingual plugin sets this cookie to store the current language/language settings.
Cookie li_gc
Type FUNCTIONAL
Duration 6 months
Description Linkedin set this cookie for storing visitor’s consent regarding using cookies for non-essential purposes.
Cookie lidc
Type FUNCTIONAL
Duration 1 day
Description LinkedIn sets the lidc cookie to facilitate data center selection.
4.3 Analytics cookies
Type ANALYTICS
Duration 1 year 1 month 4 days
Description Google Analytics sets this cookie to store and count page views.
Cookie _ga
Type ANALYTICS
Duration 1 year 1 month 4 days
Description Google Analytics sets this cookie to calculate visitor, session and campaign data and track site usage for the site’s analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognise unique visitors.
4.4 Performance cookies
No cookies
4.5 Advertisement cookies
Cookie bcookie
Type ADVERTISEMENT
Duration 1 year
Description LinkedIn sets this cookie from LinkedIn share buttons and ad tags to recognize browser IDs.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Please note that third parties (including providers of external services such as web traffic analysis services) may also set cookies on your device when you visit our website. We do not control these third-party cookies. They are likely to be analytical/performance cookies or advertisement cookies.
For more information about Google Analytics and how it processes your data, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
6. How to Manage and Control Cookies
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies by category. Your preferences will be automatically maintained for 6 months. You can change your preferences at any time either via the banner or via this site (see below).
6.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites. Below are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
- Google Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Microsoft Edge: edge://settings/content/cookies
Please note that if you block all cookies (including strictly necessary cookies), you may not be able to access all or parts of our website, and some features may not function properly.
7. Data Retention
Cookie data is retained for the duration specified in the cookie inventory table above. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or until you delete them manually.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Last Updated: 7 July 2026