IN THE MATTER OF DATA TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES ON THE GOODEALS E-COMMERCE PLATFORM
COOKIE POLICY
Effective Date: 17 October 2025
ARTICLE 1: PREAMBLE AND SCOPE
1.1. This Cookie Policy ("Policy") is an integral part of the GOODEALS Privacy Policy. It explains in clear and specific terms what cookies and similar tracking technologies are, how we use them on our Platform, and the choices you have regarding their use.
1.2. By continuing to use the GOODEALS Platform, you are consenting to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms set forth in this Policy.
ARTICLE 2: DEFINITION OF COOKIES
2.1. "Cookies" are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by a website's server when you access the Platform. They store small pieces of information, such as user preferences, login status, or items in a shopping cart.
2.2. We may also use similar technologies such as "web beacons" or "pixels," which are small graphic files that allow us to record information about how you browse our Platform.
ARTICLE 3: PURPOSE AND CATEGORIES OF COOKIES WE USE
We use cookies to ensure the functionality, security, and performance of our Platform, as well as to improve your user experience. Our cookies are classified as follows:
3.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies:
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Purpose: These cookies are essential for the basic operation of the GOODEALS Platform. They are indispensable for you to navigate the site and use its core features.
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Examples: Managing your secure login session, maintaining the items in your shopping cart during checkout, and facilitating fraud prevention.
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Consent: These cookies do not require your consent as the Platform cannot function without them.
3.2. Performance and Analytics Cookies:
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Purpose: These cookies collect anonymous, aggregated data about how Users interact with our Platform. They help us understand which pages are most popular, how Users move around the site, and identify any errors.
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Examples: Using third-party analytics (like Google Analytics) to measure site traffic and improve our system's performance.
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Consent: These cookies are non-essential and will only be deployed if you provide your consent via our cookie management banner.
3.3. Functional Cookies:
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Purpose: These cookies allow the Platform to remember choices you have made, providing a more personal and enhanced user experience.
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Examples: Remembering your username, your preferred language or region, and your display preferences.
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Consent: These cookies are non-essential and will only be deployed if you provide your consent.
3.4. Marketing and Advertising Cookies:
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Purpose: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They track your browsing habits across websites to build a profile of your interests.
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Examples: Displaying targeted GOODEALS promotions on other websites or social media platforms after you have visited our Platform.
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Consent: These cookies are non-essential and will only be deployed if you provide your explicit consent.
ARTICLE 4: MANAGING YOUR COOKIE PREFERENCES
4.1. Cookie Consent Banner: Upon your first visit to our Platform, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. This tool allows you to "Accept All" cookies or "Customize Preferences" to selectively enable or disable non-essential cookies (Performance, Functional, and Marketing).
4.2. Browser Settings: In addition to our consent tool, you have the right to manage cookies through your web browser's settings. You can configure your browser to:
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Reject all cookies.
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Accept all cookies.
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Notify you when a cookie is issued.
4.3. Please be advised that if you choose to block or reject Strictly Necessary Cookies through your browser, significant portions of the GOODEALS Platform may become non-functional.
ARTICLE 5: POLICY AMENDMENTS
5.1. We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will provide notice of any material changes.