Cookie Policy
Introduction
Welcome to ‘Glass Setting Materials’ (GSM). We are dedicated to providing an excellent user experience while ensuring your privacy and data security. This Cookie Policy outlines our practices regarding cookies, as required by GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), ePrivacy Directive, CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), and UK GDPR.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They play a crucial role in remembering user preferences, understanding how visitors interact with our site, and delivering relevant content and advertisements. Cookies can store information about your settings, browsing behavior, and unique identifiers.
Types of Cookies Used
GSM employs various types of cookies to enhance your experience:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the basic functionality of our website. They ensure you can navigate through pages and access features without any disruptions.
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Performance Cookies: We use these to gather insights into how our site is performing, including page load times and site navigation patterns. This data helps us optimize our platform for better performance.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable certain non-essential features and personalization on our website, such as remembering user preferences, language settings, and displaying relevant content tailored to your interests.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: With your consent, we may use these cookies to deliver targeted advertisements based on your browsing behavior, demographics, or location. They contribute to the development of marketing strategies that cater to your specific needs and interests.
User Control and Management
You have control over how cookies are used on our website:
- Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences, including deleting or blocking certain types of cookies.
- You can adjust your browser settings to notify you when a cookie is placed on your device, giving you the choice to accept or reject it.
- Our website provides a clear indication when a page uses cookies, and you can find more detailed information in this policy.
Third-Party Cookies
GSM may work with trusted third-party service providers who place cookies on our site to support various functions:
- Analytics: We use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect data about website usage, which helps us understand user behavior and improve our content.
- Advertising: Advertising networks may set cookies to deliver targeted ads based on your interests and browsing history.
- Social Media Integration: If you interact with social media plugins or share content from our site, these services may use cookies to facilitate the sharing process.
Consent and Cookie Preferences
Your consent is essential for us to use certain types of cookies, particularly for advertising purposes. We provide a simple mechanism to manage your cookie preferences:
- A banner will appear upon your first visit, allowing you to accept or decline non-necessary cookies.
- You can change your settings at any time by visiting our Cookie Preferences page, accessible from the website footer.
- Your choices will be saved, and you’ll receive a confirmation message when changes are made.
Updates and Changes
We regularly review and update our Cookie Policy to ensure compliance with privacy regulations and reflect changes in our practices. This policy was last updated on January 1, 2024.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy or your data protection rights, please contact us at: [email protected].