Cookie Policy

How we use cookies on Gighrly

Last updated: March 4, 2026

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

How we use cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Keep you signed in to your account
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve our services and user experience
  • Show you relevant content and advertisements

Types of cookies we use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and user authentication. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:
  • session_id - Maintains your login session
  • csrf_token - Security protection against cross-site attacks
  • cookie_consent - Remembers your cookie preferences

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website performance and user experience.

Examples:
  • _ga - Google Analytics tracking
  • _gid - Google Analytics session tracking
  • _gat - Google Analytics throttling

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, and providing social media features.

Examples:
  • user_preferences - Your site preferences
  • search_history - Recent search terms
  • viewed_businesses - Recently viewed business profiles

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements and measure advertising campaign effectiveness.

Examples:
  • _fbp - Facebook Pixel tracking
  • ads_id - Advertisement personalization
  • remarketing - Retargeting campaigns

Third-party cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about website usage, which helps us improve our services.

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Google Maps

We use Google Maps to display business locations. Google may set cookies when you interact with the maps.

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Social Media Platforms

We may include social media features that allow you to share content. These services may set their own cookies.

Managing your cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Browser-specific instructions:

Cookie retention

Different cookies are stored for different periods:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
  • Analytics cookies: Typically expire after 2 years
  • Marketing cookies: Usually expire after 30-90 days

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date above. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Data Controller: Nu Leaf Change Ltd (trading as gighrly)

Contact: Contact Us