**Global Freelancers**
(globalfreelancers.co)
**Last updated:** 8th/December/2025
1. About this Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how **Global Freelancers** (“**Global Freelancers**”, “**we**”, “**us**”, “**our**”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and platform at **https://globalfreelancers.co** (the “**Site**”).
It should be read together with our **Privacy Policy**, which explains how we use personal data.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to website owners.
Similar technologies we may use include:
- **Pixels / web beacons**
- **Local storage / session storage**
- **SDKs** in mobile apps
For simplicity, we refer to all of these as “cookies” in this policy.
3. Who Sets the Cookies?
Cookies may be:
- **First‑party cookies** – set by **Global Freelancers** on the domain `globalfreelancers.co`.
- **Third‑party cookies** – set by other organisations (e.g. analytics providers, advertising networks, social media platforms, or embedded content providers).
Third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
4.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site and Platform. They enable core features such as:
- Logging into your account
- Navigating between pages
- Security and fraud prevention
- Remembering your cookie preferences
You cannot disable strictly necessary cookies via our cookie banner, because the Site cannot function properly without them. You may still block them via your browser settings, but some parts of the Site will not work.
**Examples (illustrative – replace with your actual cookies):**
Cookie Name
Provider
Purpose
Expiry
`__cf_bm`
Cloudflare (if used)
Bot/traffic management & security
30 minutes
`sessionid` / `sid`
Global Freelancers
Maintains logged‑in user session
Session
`cookie_consent`
Global Freelancers
Stores your cookie preferences
6–12 months
4.2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Site, so we can measure and improve performance. They collect information such as:
- Pages visited and time spent
- Links clicked
- Browser and device type
- Approximate location (based on IP, usually anonymised)
Where required by law, we only set analytics cookies with your **consent**.
**Examples (adapt to your tools, e.g. Google Analytics):**
Cookie Name
Provider
Purpose
Expiry
_ga
Google Analytics
Distinguishes users for analytics
2 years
_gid
Google Analytics
Distinguishes users for analytics
24 hours
_gat / _ga_*
Google Analytics
Throttles request rate
1 minute–1 hour
If you use Google Analytics, mention:
Google Analytics is provided by Google LLC. We use it to collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behaviour in an anonymous form. For more information, see Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
4.3. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as:
- Remembering your language or region
- Remembering preferences (e.g., view settings, filters)
- Enabling certain optional features or integrations
If you disable these cookies, some features may not function as intended.
Cookie Name
Provider
Purpose
Expiry
lang_pref
Global Freelancers
Remembers your language preference
6–12 months
Cookie Name
Provider
Purpose
Expiry
lang_pref
Global Freelancers
Remembers your language preference
6–12 months
ui_settings
Global Freelancers
Saves interface / display preferences
6–12 months
ui_settings
Global Freelancers
Saves interface / display preferences
6–12 months
4.4. Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set by us or by third‑party advertising and social media partners. They are used to:
- Deliver relevant adverts on our Site or on other sites
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Build a profile of your interests
They track your browsing habits across websites, usually in a pseudonymous way. We will only set these cookies with your **consent**.
Cookie Name
Provider
Purpose
Expiry
_fbp
Meta (Facebook)
Used to deliver targeted ads
3 months
fr
Meta (Facebook)
Used for ad delivery and remarketing
3 months
IDE
Google Ads / DoubleClick
Advertising and conversion tracking
13 months
5. Cookie Consent and How We Use It
When you first visit `globalfreelancers.co`, we display a **cookie banner** that:
- Explains that we use cookies and similar technologies
- Allows you to accept all, reject non‑essential, or manage preferences
- Links to this Cookie Policy
We will not set **non‑essential** cookies (analytics, functional where not strictly necessary, advertising) unless you:
- Click “Accept all” or
- Actively choose specific categories in “Cookie settings”.
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time (see Section 6).
6. Managing Cookies
6.1. Through Our Cookie Banner / Settings
You can manage your preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the **“Cookie settings”** link in the footer (or similar)
- Reopening the cookie banner if available
From there, you can:
- Enable or disable different categories of non‑essential cookies
- Save your preferences
6.2. Through Your Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- See which cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies from all or specific websites
You can usually find these settings under the “Options”, “Settings”, or “Privacy” menu of your browser. For example:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
- Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
If you block all cookies, some parts of our Site may not function properly
6.3. Opting out of Third‑Party Cookies (e.g. Analytics/Ads)
Some third parties provide their own opt‑out mechanisms:
- Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads: https://adssettings.google.com
- Meta (Facebook) ads: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences
Note: Using these tools does not always remove cookies but can limit their use.
7. Cookies We Use – Summary Table
Below is a **summary** of the main cookies likely to be used on globalfreelancers.co. You must adapt this to match your actual implementation.
Category
Examples of Use
Strictly Necessary
Sign‑in, session management, security, cookie consent storage
Performance / Analytics
Measuring traffic, pages visited, conversion tracking
Functional
Remembering language, layout, filters
Advertising / Targeting
Remarketing, conversion tracking, audience measurement
A detailed, up‑to‑date list of the specific cookies used on globalfreelancers.co, including their names, providers, purposes, and durations, is available within our cookie banner / preference centre under “More information”.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time (for example, if we add new cookies or change the tools we use).
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When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the “Last updated” date at the top, and
- Where appropriate, show a new cookie banner or notify you in another suitable way.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy regularly so you stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
**Global Freelancers**
Website: https://globalfreelancers.co
Email: [privacy@globalfreelancers.com]
You can also learn more about cookies and your rights at:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/
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