Cookies Policy
last revised on January 2, 2014
Does GearSay Use Cookies?
As described in our Privacy Policy, GearSay uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website.
A cookie is a small file placed onto your device. Cookies enable us to identify your device, and enable the functioning of many GearSay features, including your ability to log into your account. If you don't want to receive cookies, you can change your browser settings. If you use GearSay without changing your browser settings, you will be deemed to have agreed to receive all cookies on the GearSay website. Please note that you may not benefit from all of the features of the GearSay site if you do not receive cookies.
Analytics companies like Google Analytics may also place cookies on your machine. Please read their privacy policies to ensure that you understand and are comfortable with the manner in which they use cookies.
What types of cookies does GearSay Use?
GearSay uses two types of cookies, persistent and session. A persistent cookie is set once you've logged in to your GearSay account. The next time you visit GearSay using the same device, the persistent cookie will enable us to recognize you as an existing user, so you may not need to log in before using our services.
A session cookie is used to identify a particular visit to the GearSay website. Session cookies expire after a short time, or when you close your web browser.
Other technology, such as Adobe Flash, can be used to place the functional equivalent of a cookie on your computer.
When does GearSay put cookies on my device?
Cookies may be set by GearSay when you visit GearSay.com, or they may be set by other websites or services who run content on the page you're viewing (known as third-party cookies).
What are cookies used for?
Cookies can be used to do lots of different things, like recognize you when you navigate to GearSay, storing your preferences and improving your experience. Cookies also make your interactions with GearSay more secure, faster, and help us ensure that your GearSay experience is personalized to you and in line with your settings.
GearSay uses cookies for a number of purposes, including:
Authentication
GearSay uses cookies to recognize you if you are logged in to GearSay, so that we can show you the right information and personalize your experience.
Security
GearSay uses cookies to support or enable security features we have deployed, and to help us detect malicious activity and violations of our User Agreement.
Preferences
GearSay uses cookies to know what your communications preferences are, and they help you fill out forms on GearSay. They may also provide you with features, insights, and customized content.
Performance, Analytics and Research
GearSay uses cookies to help us learn how well our site performs. We also use cookies to understand, improve, and research products, features, and services, including when you access GearSay from other websites, applications, or devices.