Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 05, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how The Globals ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website https://theglobals.co (the "Service"). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information. Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, The Globals) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., interactive content, video streaming, and analytics).
Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons:
- Essential cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas.
- Performance and analytics cookies: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site.
- Functionality cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.
- Marketing cookies: These cookies are used to provide enhanced user experience and functionality (note: The Globals does not serve advertisements).
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cc_cookie | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | First-party |
| cookieConsent | Stores your detailed cookie consent choices | 1 year | First-party |
| firebase-auth | Firebase Authentication session management | Session | First-party |
2. Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| vuid | Vimeo video player usage history and preferences | 2 years | Third-party (Vimeo) |
3. Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours | Third-party (Google) |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute | Third-party (Google) |
How to Control Cookies
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject all non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences for different cookie categories. You can also control cookies through your browser settings.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly: you may not be able to log in to your account, your preferences and settings may not be saved, some interactive features may not work, and video content may not load properly.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us by email at support@theglobals.co.
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