Introduction
To ensure compliance with regulatory standards, our team has meticulously compiled a comprehensive list of all cookies utilized on this website. Please review and contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
- What are cookies and why do we use them?
- Withdrawal and management of your consent
- How to contact us
This website uses cookies and similar technologies ("cookies"). This cookie policy explains the cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them. We may change the cookies we use from time to time and, if so, we will update this policy accordingly. You can revisit this page at any time if you wish to keep yourself informed.
You will find more information on our personal data management and privacy policy on the Privacy Policy page.
What are cookies and why do we use them?
Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information that are placed on your computer’s hard drive when you visit certain websites and generally serve different purposes such as the proper functioning of this website, memorizing your browsing settings, displaying advertisements corresponding to your browsing preferences and habits, statistical analysis of visits, and tracking user interaction. “First-party cookies” are set by the website owner or publisher. “Third-party cookies” are any other cookies set by parties other than the website owner. Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and certain analytics). The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.
The installation of most cookies will result in the collection and storage of personal data concerning you, such as information concerning your electronic device, your connection to individual accounts, your behavior on the website visit to the website (date, time and duration of connection, pages visited), your IP address (a unique identifier that certain electronic devices used to identify and communicate with each other on the Internet), information about your devices’ operating system, mobile carrier, and information from which your regional geographic location information can be identified. Cookies collect information during their duration, which can last for a single browsing session or longer, for example two years.
The specific types of first and third-party cookies utilized throughout this website, the purposes they perform, and the varied duration of those cookies are described below:
Necessary
Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this website, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.
| Cookie | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _Ifa | This cookie is set by the provider Leadfeeder to identify the IP address of devices visiting the website, in order to retarget multiple users routing from the same IP address. | 1 year |
| _GRECAPTCHA | Google Recaptcha service sets this cookie to identify bots to protect the website against malicious spam attacks. | 6 months |
| rc::a | This cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots to protect the website against malicious spam attacks. | never |
| rc::f | This cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots to protect the website against malicious spam attacks. | never |
| rc::b | This cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots to protect the website against malicious spam attacks. | session |
| rc::c | This cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots to protect the website against malicious spam attacks. | session |
| __RequestVerificationToken | This cookie is set by web application built in ASP.NET MVC Technologies. This is an anti-forgery cookie used for preventing cross site request forgery attacks. | session |
| PHPSESSID | This cookie is native to PHP applications. The cookie stores and identifies a user's unique session ID to manage user sessions on the website. The cookie is a session cookie and will be deleted when all the browser windows are closed. | session |
| cookieyes-consent | CookieYes sets this cookie to remember users' consent preferences so that their preferences are respected on subsequent visits to this site. It does not collect or store any personal information about the site visitors. | 1 year |
| __cf_bm | Used by Cloudflare to detect and mitigate automated traffic, bots, and malicious activity, helping ensure the security and reliability of the website. | 30 minutes |
Functional
Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.
| Cookie | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| yt-remote-device-id | YouTube sets this cookie to store the user's video preferences using embedded YouTube videos. | never |
| yt-player-headers-readable | The yt-player-headers-readable cookie is used by YouTube to store user preferences related to video playback and interface, enhancing the user's viewing experience. | never |
| ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY | The cookie ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY is used by YouTube to store the last search result entry that was clicked by the user. This information is used to improve the user experience by providing more relevant search results in the future. | never |
| yt-remote-connected-devices | YouTube sets this cookie to store the user's video preferences using embedded YouTube videos. | never |
| yt-remote-session-app | The yt-remote-session-app cookie is used by YouTube to store user preferences and information about the interface of the embedded YouTube video player. | session |
| yt-remote-cast-installed | The yt-remote-cast-installed cookie is used to store the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video. | session |
| yt-remote-session-name | The yt-remote-session-name cookie is used by YouTube to store the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video. | session |
| yt-remote-cast-available | The yt-remote-cast-available cookie is used to store the user's preferences regarding whether casting is available on their YouTube video player. | session |
| yt-remote-fast-check-period | The yt-remote-fast-check-period cookie is used by YouTube to store the user's video player preferences for embedded YouTube videos. | session |
| LanguageId | The LanguageId cookie stores information about the language preference of the user visiting a website. It's commonly used by websites to remember the language chosen by the user so that the website can be displayed in the preferred language upon subsequent visits. This cookie helps enhance the user experience by providing content in the language the user understands best without requiring them to select it each time they visit the site. | 1 year 1 month 4 days |
| li_gc | Linkedin set this cookie for storing visitor's consent regarding using cookies for non-essential purposes. | 6 months |
| lidc | LinkedIn sets the lidc cookie to facilitate data center selection. | 1 day |
| CH-prefers-color-scheme | This cookie is set by the website to remember whether the visitor's device is set to a light or dark colour scheme. It allows the correct theme to be applied when the page is first rendered, preventing a brief flash of the wrong colours. | 1 year |
| CH-time-zone | This cookie is set by the website to store the visitor's local time zone. It allows dates and times shown on the site to be displayed in the visitor's own time zone rather than a default one. | 1 year |
| *-filters | Stores filter selections (e.g., product type, voltage range, temperature specs, availability) for each product category page to remember your browsing preferences across sessions. | 30 days |
| *-search | Stores search terms (e.g., part numbers, product names) for each product category page to save time and personalize search results when you return. | 7 days |
| popup-dismissed-{popup-id} | Remembers if you've closed a promotional popup, preventing it from displaying again during future visits. | 365 days |
Analytical
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
| Cookie | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Tag Manager sets the cookie to experiment advertisement efficiency of websites using their services. | 3 months |
| cusid | ClickDimensions sets this cookie to establish and continue a user session with the site. | 1 hour |
| cuvon | ClickDimensions sets this cookie to record the visitor’s activity and track the last time the visitor interacted with the website. | 30 minutes |
| cuvid | ClickDimensions sets this cookie to assign a unique identifier to visitors and recognize returning visitors for website analytics and tracking purposes. | 2 years |
| CLID | Microsoft Clarity set this cookie to store information about how visitors interact with the website. The cookie helps to provide an analysis report. The data collection includes the number of visitors, where they visit the website, and the pages visited. | 1 year |
| _ga | 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 recognize unique visitors. | 1 year 1 month 4 days |
| _gid | Google Analytics sets this cookie to store information on how visitors use a website while also creating an analytics report of the website's performance. Some of the collected data includes the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously. | 1 day |
| _gat_UA-* | Google Analytics sets this cookie for user behaviour tracking. | 1 minute |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics sets this cookie to store and count page views. | 1 year 1 month 4 days |
| _clck | Microsoft Clarity sets this cookie to retain the browser's Clarity User ID and settings exclusive to that website. This guarantees that actions taken during subsequent visits to the same website will be linked to the same user ID. | 1 year |
| __insp_wid | This cookie is set by Inspectlet. This cookie is used to store datas within a session. | 1 year |
| __insp_slim | Inspectlet sets this cookie for review solicitors to store data regarding mouse position, clicks, scrolls, and highlighted elements. | 1 year |
| __insp_nv | Inspectlet sets this cookie to know if this user is a new visitor or a returning visitor. | 1 year |
| __insp_targlpu | Inspectlet sets this cookie for review solicitors to store data regarding mouse position, clicks, scrolls, and highlighted elements. | 1 year |
| __insp_targlpt | Inspectlet sets this cookie for review solicitors to store data regarding mouse position, clicks, scrolls, and highlighted elements. | 1 year |
| __insp_pad | Inspectlet sets this cookie to provide the page number of the session recording. | 1 year |
| __insp_sid | Inspectlet sets this cookie to provide the ID of the Inspectlet session that is being recorded. | 1 year |
| __insp_uid | Inspectlet sets this cookie, which is used to provide a random ID assigned to a visitor. | 1 year |
| _lfa_test_cookie_stored | This is Inspectlet's test cookie and is stored only untill we find out if other cookies can be stored. | Less than a minute |
| __insp_norec_sess | Inspectlet sets this cookie to keep track of session information. These cookies are needed to accurately understand how visitors are navigating the website. | 1 year |
| __insp_dct | Inspectlet sets this cookie to record statistical data on users' behavior on the website and also uses it for internal analytics by the website operator. | session |
| _clsk | Microsoft Clarity sets this cookie to store and consolidate a user's pageviews into a single session recording. | 1 day |
| SM | Microsoft Clarity cookie set this cookie for synchronizing the MUID across Microsoft domains. | session |
| MR | This cookie, set by Bing, is used to collect user information for analytics purposes. | 7 days |
| same18068 | This cookie is to connect website visits to VPT's ThomasNet profile. | 1 hour |
| gaconnector_* | GA Connector sets these cookies to collect and store attribution data, such as traffic sources, UTM parameters, and user interactions. This information is used to support accurate lead-source reporting within CRM systems. The cookies may assign unique identifiers to help track a visitor’s journey from their initial visit through conversion. | 6 months |
| vpt_curr_page | Remembers the current page you are viewing to help associate your inquiry with the relevant product or page. | 30 minutes |
| vpt_prev_page | Remembers the previous page you visited to help associate your inquiry with the relevant product or page. | 30 minutes |
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
| Cookie | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SRM_B | Used by Microsoft Advertising as a unique ID for visitors. | 1 year 24 days |
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.
| Cookie | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MUID | Bing sets this cookie to recognize unique web browsers visiting Microsoft sites. This cookie is used for advertising, site analytics, and other operations. | 1 year 24 days |
| ANONCHK | The ANONCHK cookie, set by Bing, is used to store a user's session ID and verify ads' clicks on the Bing search engine. The cookie helps in reporting and personalization as well. | 10 minutes |
| test_cookie | doubleclick.net sets this cookie to determine if the user's browser supports cookies. | 15 minutes |
| YSC | Youtube sets this cookie to track the views of embedded videos on Youtube pages. | session |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube sets this cookie to measure bandwidth, determining whether the user gets the new or old player interface. | 6 months |
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | YouTube sets this cookie to store the user's cookie consent state for the current domain. | 6 months |
| yt.innertube::requests | YouTube sets this cookie to register a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen. | never |
| yt.innertube::nextId | YouTube sets this cookie to register a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen. | never |
| bcookie | LinkedIn sets this cookie from LinkedIn share buttons and ad tags to recognize browser IDs. | 1 year |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick IDE cookies store information about how the user uses the website to present them with relevant ads according to the user profile. | 1 year 24 days |
| __Secure-YNID | YouTube cookie used to protect user security and prevent fraud, especially during the login process. | 6 months |
| __Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN | YouTube sets this cookie to manage feature rollout and experimentation. It helps Google control which new features or interface changes are shown to users as part of testing and staged rollouts, ensuring consistent experience for a given user during an experiment. | 6 months |
| __Secure-YEC | Set by YouTube to support embedded video functionality, this cookie is used to detect and prevent spam, fraudulent activity, and bot traffic. It helps ensure that interactions with embedded content and ads are valid, measuring performance and resolving service or playback issues. | 13 months |
Withdrawal and management of your consent
You have the right to change and/or withdraw your consent to the use of cookies at any time through our Cookie Preferences Management Tool, which permits you to choose to “Accept All” cookies, “Refuse All” non-essential cookies, or to “Choose” which cookies you permit to access your device.
In addition to the Cookie Preferences Management Tool on this website most browser privacy settings (through the Help function) will allow you to delete cookies, stop accepting new cookies, and to be notified when new cookies are set. The website www.aboutcookies.org contains additional detailed guidance on how to do this on a wide variety of browsers. However, if you block all cookies, you may be unable to access certain parts or functions of our website.
How to contact us
For any questions about VPT’s Cookie Policy or privacy practices, please email securitycompliance@vptpower.com or write to VPT Marketing Team, 1971 Kraft Drive, Suite 1000, Blacksburg, VA 24060, USA, Attn: Privacy Request
