Cookies Policy

2. What are the benefits of cookies

3. What are cookies?

4. What type of cookies do we use?

1. Session cookies – these are stored temporarily in the cookie folder of the web browser for the browser to remember them until the User exits the website or closes the browser window (e.g. when logging in/out of a webmail or social media account);
2. Persistent cookies – these are stored on the hard-drive of a computer or equipment (and generally depend on the pre-set lifetime of the cookie). Persistent cookies also include those placed by a website other than the one the User/Visitor is visiting at the time – known as ‘third party cookies’ – which can be used anonymously to remember a User’s interests so that advertising can be delivered that is as relevant as possible to the User.

4.3. Analytics and personalization cookies

These cookies collect information that is used to analyze how a website is used, to count the number of visitors and to learn how the website can be improved. We do not associate website usage statistics and other reports with individuals. These cookies are called analytical cookies.

We use cookies provided by Google Analytics to collect limited data directly from end-users’ browsers to enable us to better understand how our website is used.

More information about how Google collects and uses this data can be found at: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/.

You can opt out of all analytics supported by Google on our websites by visiting: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

As long as you are not registered on our website, this cookie cannot be used to identify individuals, they are used for statistical purposes only. If you are registered we may also know the details you have provided to us, such as your email address and username – these are subject to the privacy and confidentiality provisions of our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy as well as the provisions of applicable legislation on the protection of personal data.

4.4. Performance and functionality cookies

These cookies are used to improve the performance and functionality of our website, but are not essential to their use. However, without these cookies, certain functionality, such as videos, may become unavailable or you may be asked to enter your login details each time you visit the website as we may not remember that you have previously logged in.

This type of cookie retains the Visitor/User’s preferences on this website, so there is no need to set them each time you visit the website. Examples: – the volume settings for the video player – the video streaming speed the browser supports.

4.5. Social networking cookies

We use social media cookies to enable social media integration on the website and to give you the ability to immediately like or share a page or product on your favorite social media service.

These cookies are used when you share information using a social network share button or a “like” button on our website, or log in to your account or interact with our content on or through a social networking website such as Facebook, Twitter or Google+. The social network will record that you have done so. These cookies may also include certain code that has been placed on the Platform to help track ad conversions, optimize ads based on the data collected, build targeted audiences for future ads, and remarket to qualified users who have already taken certain actions on the Platform.

4.6. Advertising cookies

We use cookies to enable online advertising, which can be tailored to display ads that are more relevant and interesting to you, both on and off our website. We do this through (targeted) advertising cookies.

Thus, the information generated by cookies about how the site is used – standard internet usage log information (including your IP address) and information about visitor behavior in an anonymized form – is transmitted to and stored by Google, including on servers in the United States. Before being transmitted to Google, your IP address is anonymized.

These cookies allow us to track whether or not you have viewed an online advertisement, what type of advertisement it is, and how long it has been since you saw the advertisement.  We also use these cookies to target online advertising. We may also use cookies belonging to a third party for better targeting of advertising, for example to show advertisements about vacations if the User has recently visited an article on the Site about vacations. These cookies are anonymous, they store information about the content viewed, not about Users.  We also set anonymous cookies through other sites on which we advertise. By receiving them, so we can use them to recognize you as a User of that site if you later visit our site, we can deliver advertising to you based on that information.

4.7. Marketing cookies

These account-based marketing cookies allow us to identify future prospects and personalize sales and marketing interactions with them.

4.8. Geotargeting cookies

These cookies are used by software that determines which country you are from. It is completely anonymous and is only used to target content – even when you are on our English or another language page you get the same ad.

4.9. Registration cookies

When you register on this site, we generate a cookie that tells us whether you are registered or not. Our servers use these cookies to show us which account you are registered with and whether you have permission for a particular service. It also allows us to associate any comments you post on our site with your username. If you have not selected “keep me logged in”, this cookie will automatically delete itself when you close your browser or computer.

4.10. Third party cookies

Some cookies that have been set on our website are not set on a primary basis by Geordash. Certain sections of content on some websites may be provided through third parties/providers (e.g. a news box, a video or an advertisement). These third parties may also place cookies through the website and they are called “third party cookies” because they are not placed by the owner of that website. Third party providers must also comply with applicable law and the website owner’s Privacy Policy.

Third party service providers control many of the performance and functionality, advertising, marketing and analytics cookies described above. We do not control the use of these third-party cookies, as the cookies can only be accessed by the third party that originally set them.

5. How to manage or disable cookies in your browser

Cookies are managed by webservers. The lifetime of a cookie can vary significantly, depending on the purpose for which it is placed. Some cookies are used exclusively for a single session (session cookies) and are not retained once the User has left the website and some cookies are retained and reused each time the User returns to that website (permanent cookies). However, cookies can be deleted by a User at any time through browser settings.

You should be aware that you can manage your cookie preferences from the pop-up window on our website or from your browser settings, and most browsers allow you to see which cookies you have and delete them individually or to block third party cookies, block cookies from certain websites, block all cookies setting, delete all cookies when you close your browser.

However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience as it will no longer be personalized for you.

You should also be aware that you may also lose some saved information (e.g. saved login details, site preferences) if you block cookies in your browser. Different browsers give you different controls. Disabling a cookie or cookie category does not delete the cookie from your browser, you will have to do this yourself from your browser.

Visit your browser’s help menu for more information.

Browser manufacturers provide help pages on how to manage cookies in their products. Please see below for more information.

• Google Chrome ● Internet Explorer ● Mozilla Firefox ● Safari (desktop) ● Safari (mobile) ● Android browser ● Opera ● Opera Mobile

6. Why are cookies important for the Internet?

Cookies are central to the efficient functioning of the Internet, helping to create a browsing experience that is friendly and tailored to the preferences and interests of each User. Refusing or disabling cookies may make some websites unusable.  

Rejecting or disabling cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive online advertising – it just means that it will no longer be able to take into account your preferences and interests as evidenced by your browsing behavior.

Examples of important uses of cookies (which do not require a user to log in via an account):

• Content and services tailored to the User’s preferences – categories of news, weather, sports, maps, public and government services, entertainment sites and travel services;
• Offers tailored to Users’ interests – password retention, language preferences (e.g. displaying search results in English);
• Retention of child protection filters on Internet content (family mode options, safe search functions);
• Providing more relevant advertising for the User;
• Limiting the frequency of display of advertisements – limiting the number of times an advertisement is displayed for a given User on a site;
• Measurement, optimization and analytics features – such as confirming a certain level of traffic to a website, what type of content is being viewed and how a User gets to a website (e.g. through search engines, directly, from other websites, etc.) Websites run these analytics on their usage to improve their websites for the benefit of Users.

7. Security and privacy issues

Cookies are NOT viruses! They use plain text formats. They are not made up of pieces of code so they cannot be executed nor can they autorun. Consequently, they cannot be duplicated or replicated on other networks to run or replicate themselves again. Since they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses.  

Cookies can however be used for negative purposes. Because they store information about Users’ browsing preferences and browsing history, both on a particular site and on several other sites, cookies can be used as a form of Spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this fact and constantly mark cookies for deletion as part of their anti-virus/anti-spyware deletion/scanning procedures.  

In general browsers have built-in privacy settings that provide different levels of cookie acceptance, validity period and automatic deletion after the User has visited a particular site.

8. Other security issues related to cookies

As identity protection is very valuable and is the right of every Internet User, it is advisable to be aware of the potential problems that cookies can create. Because cookies constantly transmit information back and forth between the browser and the website, if an attacker or unauthorized person intervenes in the data transmission path, the information contained in the cookie can be intercepted. Although very rare, this can happen if the browser connects to the server using an unencrypted network (e.g. an unsecured WiFi network).  

Other cookie-based attacks involve wrong cookie settings on servers. If a website does not prompt the browser to use only encrypted channels, attackers can use this vulnerability to trick browsers into sending information over unsecure channels. Attackers then use the information to gain unauthorized access to certain websites. It is very important to be careful in choosing the most appropriate way to protect your personal information.

9. Tips for safe and responsible cookie-based browsing

Because of their flexibility and the fact that most of the most visited and biggest sites use cookies, they are almost unavoidable. Disabling cookies will not allow the User to access the most popular and widely used sites including YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo and others.

Here are a few tips that can ensure that you browse without worry but with cookies:

• Customize your browser’s cookie settings to reflect a comfortable level of cookie security for you.
• If you don’t mind cookies and you are the only person using your computer, you can set long expiration times for storing your browsing history and personal access data.
• If you share access to your computer, you may consider setting your browser to erase individual browsing data each time you close your browser. This is an alternative to accessing sites that place cookies and deleting any visiting information when you close your browsing session.

Install and constantly update your anti-spyware applications.

Many spyware detection and prevention applications include website attack detection. This prevents your browser from accessing websites that could exploit browser vulnerabilities or download dangerous software. Make sure your browser is always up-to-date. Many cookie-based attacks are carried out by exploiting weaknesses in older browser versions.  

Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to the best and biggest sites on the Internet – local or international. With a clear understanding of how they work and the benefits they bring, you can take the necessary security measures so that you can confidently surf the web.

10. Changes to our cookie policy

We may change our Service and policies and may need to make changes to this Cookie Policy so that it accurately reflects our Service and policies. Except as otherwise required by law, we will notify you (for example, through our Service) before we make changes to this Cookie Policy and provide you with an opportunity to review them before they take effect.

Then, if you continue to use the Service, you will be bound by the updated Cookie Policy. If you do not wish to agree to this or any updated Cookie Policy, you may delete your account.

11. Your Consent

By using our website, registering an account or making a purchase, you consent to our Cookie Policy and agree to its terms.