Legal Document

Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how GlobalSourcing uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our platform. By continuing to use our site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the website owners. Cookies cannot access other files on your device and do not contain viruses.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our platform:

Essential Cookies Required for the platform to function. They enable core features like authentication, session management, and security. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies Help us understand how visitors interact with our platform, which pages are most visited, and where improvements can be made. Data is aggregated and anonymized.
Marketing Cookies Used to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertisements. These are only set with your explicit consent.
Preference Cookies Remember your settings and preferences, such as language selection, region, and display options, to provide a personalized experience.

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

  • Google Analytics — for platform usage analysis and performance monitoring.
  • Meta Pixel (Facebook) — for remarketing and conversion tracking, with your consent.
  • Intercom / LiveChat — for customer support and real-time communication tools.

4. How to Control Cookies

You have full control over non-essential cookies. Here is how you can manage them:

  • Browser settings: most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their privacy or security settings.
  • Opt-out tools: use industry opt-out tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA).
  • Cookie consent banner: update your preferences at any time using the cookie consent panel available on our site.

5. Questions About Our Cookie Policy

If you have any questions or concerns about how we use cookies, please contact us.