Cookies Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, work more efficiently, and provide information to the site owner. This Cookie Policy explains how Global Trade Sourcing uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as pixels, tags, and local storage) on the Global Trade Sourcing B2B Platform (the “Platform”), and forms part of our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

2. How We Use Cookies

• to keep you signed in and maintain your session as you navigate the Platform;
• to remember your preferences, such as language, region, or display settings;
• to understand how Users interact with the Platform so we can improve performance and usability;
• to detect and prevent fraud, spam, and security threats; and
• to measure the effectiveness of advertising and marketing campaigns, where applicable.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary Cookies — required for core functions such as login, account security, and load balancing. The Platform cannot function properly without these, and they cannot be switched off in our systems.
• Performance and Analytics Cookies — collect information about how Users use the Platform, such as pages visited and time spent, so we can measure and improve performance.
• Functional Cookies — remember choices you make, such as your preferred language, region, or currency, to provide a more personalized experience.
• Advertising and Targeting Cookies — used to deliver content and advertising more relevant to you and your interests, and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on the Platform are placed by third-party service providers, such as analytics providers, payment processors, and advertising networks, to help us operate and improve the Platform. These third parties may use the information collected through their cookies in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Where required by applicable law, we display a cookie consent banner when you first visit the Platform, allowing you to accept or manage non-essential cookie categories. You can also manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that blocking or deleting certain cookies, including strictly necessary cookies, may affect the availability or functionality of some Platform features.

6. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time by posting the revised version on the Platform. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.

7. Contact Information

• Privacy Email: privacy@globaltradesourcing.com
• Support Email: support@globaltradesourcing.com
• Website: www.globaltradesourcing.com