Protecting your privacy and providing transparency is important to GFC Omnimedia, Inc. (hereinafter, the “Company”, “we”, “us” and “our”). Please carefully read this Cookie Policy, which describes cookies and other similar tracking technologies we use (hereinafter, “Cookies”) that may collect information automatically when you visit GlobalFashionChannel.com and all other websites, webpages, applications, and other Internet-based services we operate (collectively, the “Platform”). It also lists categories of Cookies, purposes of the use of Cookies, and choices available to you regarding the use of Cookies.
This Cookie Policy, Privacy Policy, Copyright Policy and Terms of Use is part of our overall agreement governing your relationship with the Company.
1. COOKIES
1.1. Definition
Cookies are small text files containing a string of alphanumeric characters. Cookies simplify and authenticate the log-in process for users of the Platform, facilitate online transactions and easier navigation between webpages, remember your preferences, and enable traffic monitoring and advertising, among other useful purposes. Whenever you access or use the Platform, we may send, receive, and store one or more Cookies to your computer, laptop, tablet, smart phone, web enabled TV, console or other terminal device (hereinafter, the “Device”). We may also employ other tracking technologies such as web beacons to help us better manage content in the Platform by informing us what content is effective.
1.2. List of Cookies
Please find the complete list of cookies and similar tracking technologies we may use on the Platform set forth in the Sections 1.3. to 1.4. of the Privacy Policy.
1.3. Categories of Cookies
For your convenience and transparency we categorized Cookies based on purposes of the use and illustrated types of Cookies we may use on the Platform:
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No. |
Types |
Definitions and Purpose |
Examples |
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1. |
Necessary Cookies |
Enables you to navigate the Platform and use of its features. Particular service is explicitly requested by you. Certain Cookies are also necessary for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication. |
Shopping baskets and e-billing; Cookies to maintain tokens for the implementation of secure areas of the website; to route customers to specific applications; Cookies required for the transmission of communication. |
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2. |
Performance and Functionality Cookies |
Collects anonymized and/or aggregated information about how you use the Platform. It improves your navigation experience and provides localized features. |
Error management Cookies; Geo-Locations as set forth in Section 1.3.6. of the Privacy Policy; Usage Data as set forth in Section 1.4. of the Privacy Policy. |
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3. |
Analytics Cookies |
Measures audience. Purposes of the use of such Cookies may be to collect anonymized statistical data and/or to customize the Platform based on your browsing history and patterns. |
1st party Cookie is set by the Platform operator such as your click-path analysis; 3rd party Cookie such as Google Analytics set forth in Section 1.3.2.1. of the Privacy Policy. |
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4. |
Marketing Cookies |
Makes marketing messages more relevant to you. We or a third party advertising network may collect information relating to your browsing history and interests to tailor relevant advertising to you. |
1st party or 3rd Party Cookies set by the Platform operator or a third party advertising network, i.e. number of your clicks to evaluate effectiveness of marketing campaigns as set forth in Section 1.3.2.2. of the Privacy Policy. |
1.4. Limited Use
As set forth in Section 1.3.2. of the Privacy Policy, we may use both “Session Cookies” and Persistent Cookies” on the Platform. Session Cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted automatically once you close your browser. We may use Persistent Cookies for so long as allowed by the applicable rules of the Directive 2002/58/EC, as amended by Directive 2009/136/EC, implementing laws of the EU Member States, opinions of the Article 29 Working Group and official guidance of supervisory authorities of the EU Member States.
2. YOUR CHOICES
2.1. Cookie Consent Exemption
We may use Necessary Cookies, set forth in the Section 1.3. of this Cookie Policy, without your consent. These Cookies enable services on the Platform you have specifically asked.
2.2. Cookie Consent Choices
BY CONTINUING BROWSING ON THIS PLATFORM WITHOUT CHANGING YOUR SETTINGS OR MANAGING COOKIES PREFERENCES AS SET FORTH IN THIS POLICY, YOU AGREE TO THE USE OF THESE COOKIES. YOU ALWAYS HAVE A RIGHT TO CHANGE YOUR PREFERENCES RELATING TO CERTAIN TYPES OF COOKIES.
You can reject, manage or amend the use of Cookies served through the Platform:
(1) Internal Cookie opt-out link. By opting out, we may not be able to correct errors on the Platform, improve your navigation experience, provide localized features, customize the Platform based on your preferences and browsing history, tailor marketing messages and evaluate effectiveness of marketing campaigns. Some features of the Platform may not operate properly without Cookies and you may encounter less than optimal creative content viewing experience.
(2) Browser Settings. Your browser is currently allowing or blocking Cookies. Many web browsers accept Cookies by default. If you prefer, you can change your browser’s settings to reject and/or to remove many Cookies. As the precise means by which you may do this will vary from browser to browser, please visit your browser’s help menu for more information.
(3) Industry opt-out sites directly through third party sites when Cookies are served for advertising purposes from over 50+ major third party behavioral advertising providers:
- Network Advertising Initiative: http://www.NetworkAdvertising.org/choices/
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
- Digital Advertising Alliance: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/
(4) Third-Party opt-out sites relating mainly to third-party Analytics Cookies directly through third party sites and plugins:
Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en
3. DO NOT TRACK
As per Section 6 of the Privacy Policy, our Platform does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals. Each browser and Device works differently and there is no consensus across the industry relating to such signals.
4. THIS COOKIE POLICY MAY CHANGE
Laws, regulations, and company policies change over time. We reserve the right to change, update, amend, or modify this Cookie Policy at any time and from time to time. We will maintain the updated version of this Cookie Policy, with any such changes, on this page. We encourage you to review this page frequently because you will be subject to the latest version of this Cookie Policy as it appears each time you visit. By continuing to use the Platform, you confirm your continued acceptance of this Cookie Policy and any associated changes. To the extent we are able, we will also attempt to send you notices of material changes to this Cookie Policy at your last known email address or on other conspicuous places of the Platform. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to keep us updated about any changes to your email address and contact information for purposes of receiving notices and updates about the Platform.
5. COMPLIANCE REVIEW AND QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about this Cookie Policy or our privacy practices, please email us at: info@globalfashionchannel.com