Quick Summary
- Cookies are small files that help us remember your preferences and improve your experience.
- Essential cookies are required for the site to work. You can't disable them, but we keep them minimal.
- Analytics cookies help us understand how you use Glincker so we can improve it. These are opt-in.
- We don't use advertising cookies or sell data to advertisers. Your privacy comes first.
- You can manage your cookie preferences anytime from your account settings or browser.
Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 7, 2026
At Glincker ("we", "us", or "our"), we value your privacy and strive to be transparent about how we collect and use data. This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our websites, applications, or interact with our services.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to enable core site functionality, remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and deliver personalized experiences.
Cookies may be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third parties whose services we use (third-party cookies). They can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain until they expire or you delete them).
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function properly. They enable features like page navigation, secure login, and protection against malicious activity. Without these cookies, core services would not work.
These cookies do not require your consent under GDPR and ePrivacy regulations as they are essential for providing the service you requested.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session_id | Maintains your session state | Session |
csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
auth_token | Authenticates your identity | 30 days |
device_id | Device recognition for security | 1 year |
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting anonymous usage data. We use this information to improve site functionality, content, and user experience.
We only set these cookies after you provide consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
_gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
ph_* | PostHog | Product analytics | 1 year |
Data collected includes:
- Page load times and performance metrics
- Pages visited and navigation patterns
- Browser and device information
- Geographic location (country/region level)
- Error tracking and debugging information
3. Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
locale | Remembers language preference | 1 year |
theme | Stores dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
sidebar_collapsed | UI preference | 1 year |
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
4. Targeting & Advertising Cookies
We minimize the use of advertising cookies. When used, these cookies help us show you relevant information about Glincker and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Important: We do not sell your data to advertisers or use invasive tracking.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Marketing attribution | 90 days |
li_fat_id | Marketing attribution | 30 days |
Cookie Consent Management
Your Consent Choices
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept All: Enable all cookie categories
- Reject Non-Essential: Only enable strictly necessary cookies
- Customize: Choose which categories to enable
Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Cookie Settings: Click "Cookie Settings" in the footer of any page
- Browser Settings: Clear or block cookies through your browser
- Account Settings: Manage preferences in your Glincker account (if logged in)
Consent Withdrawal
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain types of cookies may impact your experience and limit the functionality of some features.
Learn how to manage cookies in your browser:
Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies:
Local Storage
We use browser local storage to save preferences and improve performance. Unlike cookies, local storage data is not sent to our servers with each request.
Web Beacons (Pixel Tags)
Small transparent images that help us understand email engagement and website traffic. These are used in our emails and on our website.
Fingerprinting
We do not use browser fingerprinting techniques to track you across the web.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Our website does not respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can manage your preferences through our cookie consent mechanism.
Legal Compliance
GDPR (EU/EEA)
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation by:
- Obtaining consent before setting non-essential cookies
- Providing clear information about each cookie's purpose
- Allowing you to withdraw consent at any time
- Honoring your right to data access and deletion
ePrivacy Directive
We comply with the ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law) requirements for cookie consent in the EU.
CCPA/CPRA (California)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect via cookies
- Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (though we do not sell data)
- Delete personal information collected through cookies
Other Jurisdictions
We strive to comply with cookie regulations in all jurisdictions where we operate, including:
- UK GDPR and PECR
- Brazil's LGPD
- Canada's PIPEDA
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing their privacy policies:
- Google Analytics: Privacy Policy
- Stripe: Privacy Policy (for payment processing)
- Intercom: Privacy Policy (for customer support)
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our data practices. When we make material changes, we'll notify you by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Showing a notification on our website
- Emailing registered users (for significant changes)
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Form: www.glincker.com/contact
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
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