What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.
How We Use Cookies
GDK Digital Solutions uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content. We are committed to being transparent about our use of these technologies.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They include:
- Session Management: Keep you logged in during your visit
- Security: Protect against malicious attacks and ensure secure connections
- Form Data: Remember information you've entered in forms
- Load Balancing: Ensure optimal website performance
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Google Analytics: Tracks page views, user behavior, and traffic sources
- Vercel Analytics: Monitors website performance and user experience
- Performance Monitoring: Identifies technical issues and optimization opportunities
Note: Our analytics data is aggregated and anonymized. We do not use this information to identify individual users.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Preferences: Remember your settings and choices
- Content Personalization: Show relevant content based on your interests
- Chat Support: Enable our customer support chat functionality
- Form Auto-fill: Remember form information to save you time
Marketing Cookies
We may use marketing cookies to provide relevant advertising and track campaign effectiveness:
- Conversion Tracking: Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Remarketing: Show relevant ads to visitors who have previously visited our site
- Social Media Integration: Enable sharing and social media features
- Email Marketing: Track email campaign performance and engagement
Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party partners who may also set cookies on our website:
Google Services
- Google Analytics: Website traffic and usage analysis
- Google Fonts: Web font delivery for consistent typography
- reCAPTCHA: Spam protection for forms
Vercel
- Vercel Analytics: Performance monitoring and optimization
- Speed Insights: Website speed and performance tracking
Email Service Providers
- Newsletter Platforms: Email delivery and engagement tracking
- Marketing Automation: Personalized communication and follow-up
Cookie Duration
Cookies may be stored for different periods:
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used for essential website functionality during your visit.
Persistent Cookies
These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. We use persistent cookies for:
- Remember Me functions: Up to 30 days
- Analytics data: Up to 2 years
- Marketing preferences: Up to 1 year
- Performance data: Up to 1 year
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- View Cookies: See which cookies are stored on your device
- Delete Cookies: Remove existing cookies from your browser
- Block Cookies: Prevent websites from setting new cookies
- Selective Blocking: Allow cookies from trusted sites only
Browser-Specific Instructions
Popular Browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Opt-Out Options
For specific tracking technologies, you can opt out:
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
Essential Cookies (Cannot be disabled)
- Basic website functionality will continue to work
- Security features remain active
- Form submissions will still function
Analytics Cookies
- We won't be able to improve our website based on usage data
- Performance issues may go undetected
- User experience optimization will be limited
Functional Cookies
- You'll need to re-enter preferences each visit
- Personalized content won't be available
- Forms won't remember your information
Marketing Cookies
- You may see less relevant advertising
- Campaign effectiveness measurement will be limited
- Social media integration may not work properly
Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, similar tracking technologies may be used:
- Mobile Cookies: Similar to desktop browser cookies
- Local Storage: Data stored directly on your device
- App Analytics: If you use our mobile applications
You can manage these through your mobile browser settings or device privacy controls.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in:
- Our use of cookies and tracking technologies
- Legal requirements and regulations
- Third-party services we use
- Best practices in privacy and data protection
We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
Legal Basis
Our use of cookies is based on:
- Legitimate Interest: For analytics and website optimization
- Consent: For marketing and non-essential cookies
- Necessary for Service: For essential website functionality
- Legal Compliance: For security and fraud prevention
International Considerations
We comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including:
- GDPR: European Union General Data Protection Regulation
- CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act
- PIPEDA: Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada)
- Other Local Laws: As applicable based on your location
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or need help managing your preferences:
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Questions About Cookies?
We're committed to transparency about our data practices. If you have any questions about how we use cookies or want to learn more about managing your privacy preferences, we're here to help.