Cookie Policy – GCA Grading

Last updated: 26 October 2024

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how GCA Grading (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.gcagrading.com.

By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have disabled them through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

Cookies help us provide core website functionality, improve performance, and create a better user experience.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website.
They allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and collect statistical data about your visit.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies, which are deleted automatically when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies, which remain stored until they expire or are deleted manually.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes, including:

  • To ensure the website functions properly.

  • To remember user preferences (such as language settings).

  • To analyze website traffic and performance through analytics tools.

  • To improve navigation, usability, and overall experience.

  • To measure the effectiveness of marketing and promotional efforts (if applicable).

4. Types of Cookies Used

a) Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function correctly.
They enable features such as secure page navigation, form submission, and access to protected areas of the site.
Without these cookies, certain functionalities would not be available.

Example: login sessions, security tokens, cart or submission progress.

b) Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
They collect anonymous information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and general navigation patterns.
This data helps us improve site performance and usability.

Example: Google Analytics (if active).

All analytical data is anonymized and does not personally identify users.

c) Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences and enhance functionality.
For example, they may store your language selection or remember whether you have accepted cookies.

d) Marketing and Performance Cookies

We may use marketing cookies to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and to display relevant promotional content.
These cookies are not activated without your explicit consent through our cookie banner.

Example: cookies from social media or advertising platforms (if used).

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website may be set by third-party service providers, such as analytics or hosting platforms.
These third parties may process limited information to provide their services (for example, traffic analysis or performance monitoring).

We do not control these cookies directly, and we recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party providers you interact with.

6. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:

  • View which cookies are stored.

  • Delete cookies individually or all at once.

  • Block cookies from specific websites.

  • Prevent all cookies from being set.

Please note: disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

For guidance, visit:

  • Google Chrome Help

  • Mozilla Firefox Help

  • Apple Safari Help

  • Microsoft Edge Help

7. Cookie Consent

When you first visit www.gcagrading.com, a banner appears asking for your consent to use cookies.
You can:

  • Accept all cookies,

  • Reject non-essential cookies, or

  • Customize your preferences.

Your preferences will be stored for future visits, and you can change or withdraw your consent at any time via browser settings or by clearing your cookies.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or applicable laws.
The latest version will always be available on www.gcagrading.com, with the updated date displayed at the top.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or how we process your data, please contact us at:

GCA Grading
📍 C. Cacín 3, 18300 Loja, Spain
✉️ [info@gcagrading.com]
🌐 [www.gcagrading.com]