- Cookies and similar technologies policy
This policy refers to cookies and similar technologies used, where applicable, in the websites and applications operated by Gold Retired with the primary office located in New York City at 411 Hackensack Avenue Continental Plaza, Second Floor, Hackensack, NJ, 07601 (hereinafter Gold Retired).
Cookies are used for the following purposes:
- or the functioning of the website
- to analyze the behavior of visitors to the site
- for marketing.
This policy is complemented by Gold Retired’s policy on the protection of privacy policy which you can find here and the Site Terms and Conditions which you can find here, which we encourage you to read, which include useful additional information, including all purposes of data processing by Gold Retired, your rights, and their exceptions and limitations, etc.
Ensuring the proper protection of personal data is a fundamental objective for Gold Retired. We strive to maintain clarity and transparency regarding our approach to this matter. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at contact@goldretired.com.
- What are cookies?
A cookie refers to a small file comprising letters and numbers that is stored on a user’s computer, mobile device, or other equipment used to access the internet. This cookie is installed upon request from the user’s terminal to a server operated by Gold Retired or a third-party server. - What are cookies used for?
Primarily, these files facilitate the recognition of the user’s terminal, enabling the presentation of content in a manner relevant to the user’s preferences. Cookies play a crucial role in enhancing the browsing experience for users and supporting Gold Retired in delivering more personalized services, such as managing online privacy preferences, maintaining shopping carts, and displaying relevant advertising. Moreover, they are utilized in generating aggregated anonymous statistics, aiding in our comprehension of how users benefit from our web pages. This insight allows us to enhance the structure and content of our pages without personally identifying individual users. - What cookies do we use?
We employ two types of cookies: per-session and fixed. Per-session cookies are temporary files that persist on the user’s terminal until the session concludes or the application is shut down. Conversely, fixed cookies remain on the user’s terminal for a duration dictated by the cookie settings or until manually removed by the user. - How are cookies used by this site?
A visit to this site may place the following types of cookies:
- cookies strictly necessary for the operation of the site
- analysis cookies
- advertising cookies
Strictly necessary cookies and/or similar technologies are vital for ensuring the proper functioning of the site. These cookies are placed on your device when you access the site or as a result of actions taken on the site, as deemed appropriate. While you have the option to configure your browser to block cookies, it’s important to note that doing so may result in certain sections of the site not functioning correctly.
- Do cookies or similar technologies contain personal data?
Cookies or similar technologies typically do not necessitate personal information for usage and often do not personally identify internet users. Nevertheless, there are instances where personal data may be collected through cookies to facilitate specific functionalities or provide users with a more personalized experience based on their preferences. It’s essential to note that any collected data is encrypted to prevent unauthorized access by third parties.
What are similar technologies?
There are other technologies that can be used for the same purposes as cookies.
Gold Retired uses Local Storage as a similar technology.
- Blocking or deleting cookies
If you wish to block cookies, some functionality of the site will be turned off, and this may cause certain malfunctions or errors in the use of our site. For example, blocking cookies may prevent you from logging in to your account
If you agree to these limitations and wish to block or delete cookies, please follow the instructions below:
Most browsers are set by default to accept cookies, but you can change your settings to block some or all cookies.
Choose your browser from the list below to display the instructions you need to follow after opening the browser:
If you’re unable to locate or utilize an alternative browser, you can access the cookie management settings within your browser’s settings. You can typically find these settings by searching for the cookies section or navigating to the historical data section. Here, you’ll typically find options to delete or block cookies as per your preferences.
The above links do not belong to Gold Retired sites and Gold Retired is not responsible for their content.
- Management of cookie preferences
Typically, web browsers allow cookies and/or similar technologies to be stored on the device by default when accessing web pages through an application. However, users have the option to modify these settings to block automatic cookie management by the web browser or to receive notifications each time cookies are sent to their device.
For detailed guidance on managing cookies, users can refer to the settings area of their web browser application. It’s important to note that limiting the use of cookies may impact certain functionalities of the website.
- Why are cookies and/or similar technologies important for the Internet?
Cookies and/or similar technologies play a crucial role in enhancing the functionality of the Internet, facilitating a user-friendly browsing experience that caters to individual preferences and interests. Opting out or disabling cookies may render some websites or specific features unusable.
Disabling cookies does not imply a cessation of legally compliant online advertising; rather, it means that such advertising will no longer consider your preferences and interests based on your browsing behavior.
Examples of essential uses of cookies (without requiring user account login):
- Personalized Content and Services: Tailoring product and service categories to match user preferences.
- Interest-Based Offers: Providing offers customized to user interests.
- Password Retention: Storing passwords for convenient access.
- Child Protection Filters: Retaining settings for family mode options and safe search functions.
- Ad Frequency Limitation: Restricting the number of times an ad is displayed to a user on a site.
- Relevant Advertising: Delivering advertisements relevant to the user.
- Analytics Optimization: Measuring and optimizing website traffic, content consumption patterns, and user engagement to enhance service quality.
- Security and privacy issues
Most web browsers come equipped with built-in privacy settings, offering various options for cookie acceptance, validity periods, and automatic deletion following a user’s visit to a specific site.
Other security issues related to cookies:
- Tailor your browser’s cookie settings to match your preferred level of cookie security.
- If you’re the sole user of your computer, you can opt for extended expiration times for storing browsing history and personal access data, if desired.
- For shared computer access, you might want to configure your browser to automatically delete individual browsing data upon each browser closure. This approach allows you to visit sites that employ cookies while clearing all visit data at the end of each browsing session.
- Useful links and additional information
If you want to find out more information about cookies and what they are used for, we recommend the following links: