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1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Investment Gab (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://www.investmentgab.com (“Website”).
It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control them.
By continuing to browse or use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy—unless you have adjusted your browser settings or cookie preferences to refuse them.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store information about your browsing activity, preferences, and device settings. Cookies can be:
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- Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser.
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- Persistent cookies: remain until deleted or expire.
We also use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, or local storage for analytics and advertising.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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- Make our Website function properly.
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- Improve performance and user experience.
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- Analyze traffic and usage patterns.
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- Personalize content and advertisements (where applicable).
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- Remember user preferences and settings.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
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Cookie Type |
Purpose |
Example |
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Essential Cookies |
Required for core Website functionality. Cannot be disabled. |
Security, login sessions |
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Analytics/Performance Cookies |
Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website. |
Google Analytics |
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Functionality Cookies |
Remember preferences such as language or region. |
Preference storage |
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Advertising/Targeting Cookies |
Used to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness. |
Google Ads, Meta Pixel |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Website come from third-party providers that help us analyze traffic, serve ads, or integrate external services.
Examples include:
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- Google Analytics — to analyze user behavior.
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- Google Ads / Meta (Facebook) Pixel — for remarketing and ad performance.
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- YouTube / Embedded Media — for video playback.
These third parties may use cookies to track your browsing activity across websites and build a profile of your interests.
For more information, please review their respective cookie or privacy policies.
6. Legal Basis for Processing (UK & EU Users)
For visitors from the United Kingdom and European Union, we rely on:
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- Consent — for all non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing).
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- Legitimate interests — for essential cookies necessary to provide the service.
You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time through our cookie banner or your browser settings.
7. Your Rights (UK, EU & USA)
Under UK/EU GDPR
You have the right to:
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- Withdraw cookie consent at any time.
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- Request access to or deletion of your data.
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- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Under CCPA/CPRA (California)
You have the right to:
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- Know what data is collected about you.
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- Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
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- Request deletion of your data.
You can exercise these rights by contacting us (see Section 9 below).
8. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through:
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- The cookie banner on our Website (accept, reject, or customize preferences).
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- Browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies:
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- Chrome: Manage cookies
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- Firefox: Manage cookies
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- Safari: Manage cookies
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You may also opt out of certain advertising cookies via:
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- Network Advertising Initiative
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- Digital Advertising Alliance
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- Your Online Choices (EU)
Note: disabling cookies may affect some Website features.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in laws or how we use cookies. Any updates will appear on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
privacy@investmentgab.com
https://www.investmentgab.com/contact
Detailed Cookie Table
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Cookie Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
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_ga, ga* |
Google Analytics |
Used to distinguish users and track how visitors use the site. Helps improve performance and content. |
2 years |
Analytical |
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_gid |
Google Analytics |
Records a unique ID to generate statistical data on how visitors use the site. |
24 hours |
Analytical |
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_gat |
Google Analytics |
Throttles the request rate to limit data collection on high-traffic sites. |
1 minute |
Analytical |
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IDE |
Google Ads (DoubleClick) |
Used by Google to register and report the user’s actions after viewing or clicking an ad for measuring ad effectiveness. |
1 year |
Marketing |
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_gcl_au |
Google Ads |
Used to understand user interaction with the site after clicking an ad. |
3 months |
Marketing |
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_fbp |
Meta (Facebook Pixel) |
Used by Facebook to deliver advertising and measure conversions. |
3 months |
Marketing |
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fr |
Meta (Facebook Pixel) |
Used by Facebook to deliver relevant ads and track ad performance. |
3 months |
Marketing |
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YSC |
YouTube |
Registers a unique ID to keep statistics of what videos the user has seen. |
Session |
Functional |
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VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE |
YouTube |
Tries to estimate the users’ bandwidth on pages with integrated YouTube videos. |
6 months |
Functional |
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li_gc |
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Stores consent of guests regarding LinkedIn cookies. |
6 months |
Functional |
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li_sugr |
LinkedIn Insight Tag |
Used to make a probabilistic match of a user’s identity outside designated countries. |
3 months |
Marketing |
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AnalyticsSyncHistory |
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Used for data synchronization with third-party analytics services. |
1 month |
Analytical |
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__stripe_mid, __stripe_sid |
Stripe |
Used for fraud prevention and payment authentication during transactions. |
1 year / Session |
Essential |
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ts, ts_c, enforce_policy, l7_az |
PayPal |
Ensure secure transactions and detect fraud. |
Up to 3 years |
Essential |
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__cf_bm |
Cloudflare |
Used to distinguish between humans and bots to maintain website security and performance. |
30 minutes |
Essential |
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cf_clearance |
Cloudflare |
Identifies trusted web traffic and grants access when a challenge is passed. |
1 year |
Essential |
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__hssrc, __hstc, hubspotutk |
HubSpot / Mailchimp (if used for forms or email marketing) |
Tracks visitors for analytics and lead conversion. |
Up to 13 months |
Analytical |
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__hjSessionUser_*, _hjIncludedInPageviewSample |
Hotjar |
Helps analyze visitor behavior and site experience. |
Up to 1 year |
Analytical |
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MUID, ANONCHK, SM, CLID |
Microsoft Clarity |
Used for website analytics and behavior insights. |
1 year |
Analytical |
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__cfduid |
Chat provider (Tidio, Crisp, Intercom) |
Identifies trusted web traffic for chat widget functionality. |
30 days |
Functional |
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intercom-id-* |
Intercom |
Stores user sessions for live chat support. |
9 months |
Functional |
Notes
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- Duration may vary based on provider updates.
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- Some cookies may only be set when users interact with specific features (e.g., payments or chat).
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- You can include a cookie consent banner allowing users to accept, reject, or manage these cookie categories.