What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.
How We Use Cookies
Global Market Hours uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
Essential Functionality
Remember your preferences (e.g., timezone selection)
Analytics
Understand how visitors use our website
Advertising
Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
Performance
Improve website speed and functionality
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cookie-consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
user-timezone | Remembers your selected timezone | 1 year |
We use localStorage instead of cookies for these preferences, which means they stay on your device and are never transmitted to our servers.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
_gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_gcl_au | Google AdSense | Conversion tracking | 90 days |
IDE | DoubleClick | Personalized advertising | 13 months |
test_cookie | DoubleClick | Checks if browser accepts cookies | 15 minutes |
NID | Remembers preferences and information | 6 months |
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver advertisements:
Google Analytics (analytics_storage)
- Tracks page views, sessions, and user behavior
- Helps us understand popular content and navigation patterns
- Data is anonymized and aggregated
- Opt out via our consent banner or Google's opt-out add-on
Google AdSense (ad_storage)
- Delivers relevant advertisements based on your interests
- Tracks ad performance and conversions
- May use data from your visits to other websites
- Opt out via our consent banner or Google Ad Settings
Google Consent Mode v2
We implement Google Consent Mode v2 to respect your privacy choices. When you interact with our cookie consent banner:
Accept All
Enables analytics & ad storage
Reject All
Disables analytics & ad storage
Customize
Choose which cookies to enable
Your choice is communicated to Google services, ensuring they respect your preferences.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser data
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt-out of specific tracking services:
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. However, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. Currently, our website does not respond to DNT signals.
Impact of Blocking Cookies
If you choose to block or delete cookies:
Preferences Not Saved
Timezone preferences won't persist between visits
Repeated Setup
You may need to re-enter preferences on each visit
Analytics Disabled
We won't be able to improve based on usage data
Generic Ads
You'll still see ads, but they won't be personalized
You can still use our website with cookies disabled, but some features may be limited.
LocalStorage vs Cookies
For some features, we use localStorage instead of traditional cookies:
What is LocalStorage?
LocalStorage is a web storage API that allows us to store data in your browser. Unlike cookies:
- Data is never transmitted to our servers
- Larger storage capacity (up to 10MB vs 4KB)
- No expiration date (persists until manually cleared)
- Only accessible by JavaScript on our domain
| Item | Purpose | Data Stored |
|---|---|---|
cookie-consent | Cookie consent preferences | JSON object with analytics/advertising flags |
user-timezone | Selected timezone | IANA timezone string (e.g., "America/New_York") |
Clearing LocalStorage
Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your browser settings:
iOS (Safari)
Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies (or "Prevent Cross-Site Tracking")
Android (Chrome)
Chrome → Menu → Settings → Site settings → Cookies → Block cookies
Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Displaying a notice on our website
- Requesting renewed consent through our cookie banner
GDPR Compliance (EU Visitors)
If you are in the EEA, you have specific rights regarding cookies under GDPR:
Right to be informed
We clearly explain what cookies we use
Right to consent
We obtain consent before setting non-essential cookies
Right to withdraw
You can change your mind at any time
Right to access
You can see what data cookies have collected
Right to erasure
You can delete cookies from your browser
CCPA Compliance (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, under CCPA you have the right to:
- Know what personal information cookies collect
- Opt-out of the "sale" of personal information (Note: we don't sell data)
- Request deletion of your personal information
To exercise these rights, use our cookie consent banner or contact us at the email below.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
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