This Cookie Policy explains how Gleam Archive ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website gleam-archive.com. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2.1 Types of Cookies
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period or until deleted
First-Party Cookies: Set by our website directly
Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services:
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled:
Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats
Session Management: Maintain your session while navigating the website
Form Data: Remember information you've entered in forms
Cookie Preferences: Remember your cookie consent choices
Load Balancing: Distribute server load for optimal performance
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
Website Analytics: Track page views, visitor behavior, and website performance
Error Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues
A/B Testing: Test different versions of web pages for optimization
Heat Mapping: Understand how users interact with page elements
Analytics Services We Use:
Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
Google Search Console: Search performance monitoring
Hotjar: User experience analytics and feedback
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your user experience by remembering your preferences:
Language Preferences: Remember your selected language
Theme Settings: Remember display preferences
Form Auto-fill: Pre-populate forms with previously entered information
We respect "Do Not Track" signals where technically feasible. However, many third-party services may not respond to these signals.
8. Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain until expiry date or manual deletion
Analytics Cookies: Typically 2 years maximum
Marketing Cookies: Usually 30 days to 1 year
Functional Cookies: 30 days to 2 years depending on purpose
9. International Transfers
Some of our third-party cookie providers are based outside Australia, particularly in the United States. When you consent to cookies, you're also consenting to the potential international transfer of your data to these providers.
9.1 Safeguards
We only work with reputable international providers
Providers must meet data protection standards
Data transfer mechanisms comply with privacy laws
Regular review of provider privacy practices
10. Mobile Apps and Devices
If you access our website through mobile devices or apps, additional tracking technologies may be used:
Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers
App Analytics: Usage tracking within mobile apps
Push Notifications: Notification preferences and delivery
Location Services: Location-based features (with permission)
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
Changes in our cookie usage
New third-party services
Legal or regulatory changes
Technical improvements
We will notify you of significant changes by:
Updating the "Last updated" date
Posting notices on our website
Sending email notifications to subscribers
Requesting new consent when required
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Privacy Officer
Gleam Archive
Level 15, 135 King Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia