Last Updated: December 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They store information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies allow websites to remember information about you, personalize your experience, and track how you interact with the site.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as:
- User authentication and login functionality
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Session management and continuity
- Cookie consent preferences
2.2 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website, which pages are popular, and how users navigate through our content. This helps us improve website performance and user experience. These cookies collect aggregated, anonymized data.
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to personalize your experience, including:
- Language and regional preferences
- Display preferences and customizations
- Form data and saved information
- Feature preferences and settings
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your online activity to display targeted advertisements and marketing content relevant to your interests. They help us understand advertising effectiveness and optimize our campaigns.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on our website for analytics, advertising, and functionality purposes. These include:
- Google Analytics for website traffic analysis
- Social media platforms for integration features
- Advertising networks for targeted marketing
- Content delivery networks for performance optimization
4. Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores user cookie preferences | 1 year | Essential |
| sessionId | Maintains user session | Session | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics session tracking | 24 hours | Analytics |
| language_preference | Stores language selection | 1 year | Functionality |
| dark_mode | Stores theme preference | 1 year | Functionality |
5. How to Manage Cookies
5.1 Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Allow only certain cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Receive notifications when new cookies are placed
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
5.3 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can modify your preferences at any time by clearing your cookies or visiting our cookie settings.
6. Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for security and basic functionality.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Our website respects Do Not Track requests by limiting non-essential cookie collection and marketing tracking when this setting is enabled.
8. Changes to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. We will notify you of significant changes through email or prominent notice on the website. Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of updated policies.
9. International Data Transfers
Information collected through cookies may be transferred to and processed in different countries, including outside your region of residence. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.
10. Contact Information
For questions about our Cookie Policy or to manage your cookie preferences:
- Email: privacy@gridlyconnectra.com
- Address: 101 Taipei Financial Center, 7 Songzhi Road, Taipei 110, Taiwan
- Phone: +886 2 8969-8888