Global Cookie Policy
Last Updated: September 2024
Acceptance of Terms.
Gigsterr uses cookies, unique identifiers and other similar technologies, like pixels, to distinguish you from other users of our platform, provide our services to you, help collect data and to improve our platform. This Cookie Policy supplements our Privacy Policy and explains how and why we use cookies and other similar technologies. Any terms capitalised in this policy and not otherwise defined shall have the same meaning attributed to them in our Privacy Policy.
Gigsterr does not currently use Cookies on our website, but reserves the right to amend this in the future. When you use our mobile applications, we will access and use mobile device IDs to recognize your device. We use “cookies” and equivalent technologies to collect information through our Apps.
Cookies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device that act as a unique tag to identify your browser.
Persistent cookies help with personalizing your experience, remembering your preferences, and supporting security features. Additionally, persistent cookies allow us to bring you advertising both on and off the Gigsterr Platform. Persistent cookies may remain on your device for extended periods of time, and generally may be controlled through your browser settings. We utilize persistent cookies that only Gigsterr can read and use, and access mobile device IDs to:
save your login information for future logins to the Gigsterr Platform;
assist in processing items during checkout;
hold session information; and
track user preferences.
Marketing Services
We use Facebook cookies and pixels to help deliver our advertising on Facebook. This means you may see our ads when you use Facebook because you have visited our site and to help integrate with our Facebook advertising services. In accordance with your Facebook privacy settings, please visit your Facebook privacy settings to learn more and see here.
We also work with Social Networks and other third parties to help serve our ads. We identify certain characteristics and/or interests which we expect to be relevant to individuals interested in our products and our ads are served to those individuals via Social Networks and other third parties which match these. Even if you have disabled certain cookies, our adverts may still be displayed to you through these channels. Please visit your Social Network preferences to understand more about these ads.
To opt out of Matched Ads, please contact the applicable third-party agent directly.
App & Location Technologies
We include technologies in our apps that are not browser-based like cookies and cannot be controlled by browser settings. For example, our Apps may include Software Development Kits (SDKs), which is code embedded in Apps that collects information about the App and your use / activity in the App. These SDKs allow us to track our conversions, bring you advertising both on and off the Gigsterr Platform.
You can stop all collection of information via an app by uninstalling the app. You can also reset your device Ad ID at any time through your device settings, which is designed to allow you to limit the use of information collected about you. If you do not want us to use your location anymore for the purposes set forth above, you should turn off the location services for the mobile application located in your device’s account settings, your mobile phone settings, and/or within the mobile application. Please note that your location is required when posting Gigs or completing Gigs through the Gigsterr Apps.
Third Party Cookies
Third party cookies are placed by someone other than Gigsterr. These third parties may gather browsing activity across multiple websites and multiple sessions. Third party cookies are usually persistent cookies and are stored until you delete them or they expire based on the duration set in respect of each third party cookie.
For example, we may work with third party advertisers who may place or read persistent cookies on your browser.
A description of third party cookies and similar technologies used by the Sites, along with their respective privacy policies and options for controlling your privacy on these platforms is set out below:
DoubleClick: Google's Doubleclick re-targeting cookie lets us serve personalized ads to you when you're browsing other websites and social media platforms. You can control ad personalization on Google and partner websites in Google’s Privacy and Terms page.
Facebook Impressions: We use Facebook Impressions to track the number of people that interact with our content on Facebook. This information is collected by Facebook and is provided to us under the terms of Facebook’s Privacy Policy. You can control the information that we receive from Facebook using the privacy settings in your Facebook account.
LinkedIn Widgets: This tool enables visitors to engage with us via LinkedIn and show visitors relevant ads and personalized content on LinkedIn. To learn more about LinkedIn’s practices and to opt out, please visit LinkedIn’s Privacy Policy and Settings.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service. Google Analytics uses cookies to help Gigsterr analyze how visitors use the Site(s). The information generated by cookies about your use of the Site(s) and the Gigsterr Platform (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by a Google server in the United States. Google uses this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the Site(s), compiling reports on Site activity for Site operators, and providing Site operators with other services relating to Site activity and Internet usage. You can prevent the storage of
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These cookies (including local storage and similar technologies) tell us when you’re logged in, so we can customize your experience and connect your account information and settings. |
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By using the Gigsterr app, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
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These provide functionality that helps us deliver products and the Gigsterr Platform. For example, cookies help you log in by pre-filling fields or help ensure older versions of web browsers can still view our Site(s). We may also use cookies and similar technologies to help us provide you with social plugins and other customized content and experiences, including customized fonts. |
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You can obtain additional information on Google Analytics’ collection and processing of data and data privacy and security at the following links: How Google Uses Information From Sites Or Apps That Use Our Services and Analytics Help.
Information from Other Sources.
We also collect information from other sources, including data brokers, social media networks, and publicly-available sources.
Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or the manner in which we or our Third-Party Agents treat your Personal Information, the practices of the Site, your dealings with the Gigsterr Platform, or if you have technical problems, you may contact us here.
