Cookie Policy
Introduction
Welcome to the 'Gilbert' website (hereafter referred to as "we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a transparent experience when you visit our site. This Cookie Policy outlines our practices regarding cookies and similar tracking technologies used on our platform, in compliance with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR regulations.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites you visit. They serve various purposes, such as remembering your preferences, enabling functionality, and providing analytics to improve your overall experience. Cookies can be categorized into different types based on their functions:
- Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to function properly and enable core features like navigating through pages and posting comments.
- Performance Cookies: They collect information about how you use our site, helping us understand and improve its performance and speed.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies enhance your experience by storing user preferences and customizing content based on your interests.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver personalized ads and track your online behavior across different websites for marketing purposes.
Cookies Used on Gilbert
On the 'Gilbert' website, we employ a combination of necessary, performance, and functionality cookies to enhance your browsing experience:
- Necessary Cookies: Essential for basic navigation and ensuring seamless access to core features.
- Performance Cookies: We utilize these to optimize site speed and performance, providing faster loading times.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow us to remember your preferences, language choices, and other custom settings to personalize your experience.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
Users have the right to manage and control their cookie preferences. Here’s how you can do it:
- Most web browsers allow you to adjust your settings to refuse new cookies or notify you when a cookie is being set. You can also delete cookies that have already been stored on your device.
- For detailed instructions specific to your browser, please refer to the "Help" section of your browser or consult its documentation.
- Please note that disabling necessary cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our website.
Third-Party Cookies
Our site may include third-party cookies from services used to enhance our platform's functionality:
- Analytics: We employ analytics tools to track and analyze user behavior, which may set cookies on your device. These services help us understand how visitors interact with our content.
- Advertising: Advertising networks may use tracking technologies to deliver personalized ads based on your browsing history.
Consent and Control
Your consent is necessary for the placement of non-necessary cookies. By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or by contacting us directly at: [email protected].
Updates and Changes
We regularly review and update our Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The last updated version will be posted on this page with an effective date, such as "Last Updated: January 1, 2024."
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this policy or your cookie preferences, please reach out to us at [email protected].