Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 02/01/2025

At GSWA Knowledge Base, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we use cookies and similar technologies. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, enhance your browsing experience, and provide useful analytics.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our platform:

a. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the website. They enable basic features such as page navigation, secure login, and access to restricted areas. Without these cookies, the platform cannot function properly.

b. Analytical/Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting information such as:

• Pages visited.
• Time spent on the site.
• Errors encountered.

This data is anonymized and used to improve our platform’s performance and usability.

c. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable the platform to remember your preferences, such as language selection, region settings, and customized display options.

d. Marketing/Advertising Cookies

We may use these cookies to deliver relevant advertisements to you and measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns. They track browsing behavior to tailor ads to your interests.

3. Cookies We Use

Below is a summary of the cookies we may use on our platform:

Cookie Type	Purpose	Lifespan	Example
Essential	Secure login and session management	Session-only	PHPSESSID
Analytical	Understanding user behavior and platform performance	Persistent	Google Analytics
Functional	Remembering preferences like language and display settings	Persistent	language_preference
Marketing	Delivering personalized ads based on browsing activity	Persistent	Facebook Pixel, AdWords

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our platform are placed by third-party services. These may include analytics tools, embedded content (e.g., videos), and advertising networks. We do not control these third-party cookies but ensure they comply with our privacy standards.

Examples of third-party services:

• Google Analytics: Tracks website performance and user behavior.
• Social Media Plugins: Enables sharing content via platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter.

For more information about third-party cookies, please refer to their respective privacy policies.

5. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on the platform.

Steps to Manage Cookies in Common Browsers:

• Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
• Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
• Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data.
• Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions.

6. Your Choices

Upon visiting our platform, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies.
• Customize your preferences by enabling or disabling specific cookie categories.
• Reject all non-essential cookies.

You can update your preferences at any time by visiting the Cookie Settings section on our website.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

By using the GSWA Knowledge Base, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.