Cookie Policy

Last updated: August 17, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and deliver personalized content and advertising. Cookies are not programs and cannot harm your device. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings, and you can delete cookies from your device at any time.

2. Cookies We Use

Below is a comprehensive list of all cookies we use on our website, organized by category:

Cookie NameCategoryPurposeDuration
glosegtech_consent_v1NecessaryStores your cookie consent preferences and choicesUntil cleared
_gaAnalyticsGoogle Analytics - tracks unique visitors and sessions2 years
_gidAnalyticsGoogle Analytics - tracks session information24 hours
_gatAnalyticsGoogle Analytics - throttles request rate1 minute
NIDAnalyticsGoogle Analytics - stores user preferences and information6 months
__stripe_midNecessaryStripe - fraud prevention and security1 year
__stripe_sidNecessaryStripe - session identification for payment processingSession
ANIDMarketingGoogle AdSense - ad personalization and targeting2 years
IDEMarketingGoogle DoubleClick - ad serving and tracking2 years
__cf_bmNecessaryCloudflare - bot protection and security30 minutes

Note: Cookie names and durations may vary based on service provider updates. For the most current information, please refer to the privacy policies of our service providers.

3. Cookie Categories

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and payment processing. These cookies cannot be disabled as the website would not function without them.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content, user experience, and website performance. These cookies collect anonymized data and do not identify you personally.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies enable us to deliver personalized advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These cookies may be set by our advertising partners and allow them to recognize you across different websites.

Preference Cookies

Preference cookies remember your choices and settings, such as language preferences, theme selection, and other customizations to enhance your experience on our website.

4. How to Manage Cookies

Using Our Cookie Preference Center

The easiest way to manage your cookie preferences is to use our cookie preference center. You can access it by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" button in the footer of our website. From there, you can enable or disable different categories of cookies (except necessary cookies, which cannot be disabled).

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete cookies from your device
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies (though this may affect website functionality)

For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, please visit:

Opt-Out of Tracking

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. You can also opt out of personalized advertising through your Google Account settings.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party service providers, including Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and Stripe. These third parties may use cookies to track your behavior across multiple websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies to understand how they use your data: