What are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.) when you visit a website. They typically contain information such as your preferences, browsing history, or a user identifier. Cookies are used to make websites function better, deliver a more personalized experience, and understand how users interact with the platform.

What Types of Cookies Do We Use?

We use different types of cookies on the Platform for various purposes:

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our Platform. They enable features like user logins, secure areas, and shopping carts. The Platform cannot function properly without these cookies.

These cookies collect information about how you use the Platform, such as which pages you visit and any errors you encounter. This information helps us improve the performance of the Platform and provide a better user experience.

These cookies allow the Platform to remember your preferences (e.g., language, location) and provide you with enhanced and more personalized features.

These cookies may be placed by third-party advertising companies to track your browsing activity across different websites. They are used to build a profile of your interests and deliver targeted advertising to you on and off the Platform.

How to Manage Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies altogether, or to receive a notification before a cookie is stored. Here are links to popular browser cookie settings guides:

Please keep in mind that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on the Platform and limit your ability to use certain features.

Your Consent and Opt-Out Options

By continuing to use the Platform, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. However, you may have options to control certain types of cookies:

As mentioned earlier, you can manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings.

We may use a cookie consent management tool that allows you to directly control your cookie preferences on the Platform. Look for the cookie consent banner or settings link.

Do Not Track Signals

We currently do not take any specific action in response to Do Not Track (DNT) signals from your browser. However, we continue to review and update our cookie practices in accordance with evolving privacy standards.

Changes to the Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on the Platform. You are advised to review the Cookie Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Platform after the posting of the revised Cookie Policy means that you accept and agree to the changes.

International Users

GeoMaster caters to users from various regions with specific privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR in Europe). We acknowledge these regulations and ensure that our cookie practices comply with applicable laws.

Specific Cookies We Use

Below is a list of the specific types of cookies used by GeoMaster and their purposes:

Essential Cookies:

Used to maintain user sessions and logins.

Performance Cookies:

Google Analytics cookie used to track user interactions.

Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users.

Functionality Cookies:

Stores the user's language preference.

Stores the user's location for localized content.

Targeting or Advertising Cookies:

Used to deliver targeted advertisements.

Third-Party Cookie Providers

We use third-party services that may place cookies on our Platform, such as analytics tools and advertising networks. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.

We use Google Analytics to analyze site usage and improve our services.

We partner with advertising networks to deliver targeted ads.

Data Retention Periods

We retain cookie data for varying periods depending on the type of cookie:

These cookies expire when you close your browser.

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. The retention period can range from a few days to several years.