Cookie Policy for GLZ Global

Last Updated: 04/10/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to GLZ Global ("we," "our," or "us"). Our website, www.glzglobal.com, uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure you get the best experience, to analyze our website traffic, and to provide essential functionality.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we use, how you can manage your preferences, and your rights regarding cookies. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should change your browser settings accordingly or not use our website.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your computer or mobile device when you visit the site. They enable the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.

2.1 Types of Cookies by Lifespan

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser

• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted

2.2 Types of Cookies by Origin

• First-Party Cookies: Set by us (GLZ Global) directly

• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (e.g., Google Analytics, social media platforms)

3. How We Use Cookies

Our website is built on the Wix platform and uses a consent management platform provided by Usercentrics to give you control over your data and cookie preferences. Cookies on our site are used for the following purposes:

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function correctly. They are required for basic features like page navigation, security, and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they do not require your consent under GDPR and other privacy regulations.

Purpose:

• Enable core website functionality

• Maintain security and prevent fraud

• Remember your cookie consent choices

• Load balancing and session management

3.2 Functional Cookies (Preference Cookies)

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Purpose:

• Remember your preferences and settings

• Enhance user experience

• Enable website features like live chat

• Store language and regional preferences

3.3 Analytics Cookies (Performance Cookies)

These cookies allow us to collect information about how visitors use our website. We use this data to understand which pages are most popular, how visitors move around the site, identify errors, and measure the effectiveness of our content. This helps us to improve the website and user experience. All data is typically aggregated and anonymized.

Purpose:

• Measure website traffic and usage patterns

• Understand visitor behavior and demographics

• Test different versions of pages

• Monitor website performance

• Generate statistics and reports

3.4 Marketing Cookies (Targeting/Advertising Cookies)

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners or social media platforms. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store directly identifiable personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

Purpose:

• Deliver targeted advertisements

• Measure advertising effectiveness

• Limit the number of times you see an advertisement

• Track conversions from advertisements

• Enable social media sharing functionality

4. The Specific Cookies We Use

Our website uses a variety of cookies, which have been identified by our consent management platform, Usercentrics. Below is a comprehensive list of the services and cookies we use.

4.1 Essential Cookies

Wix Platform Cookies

Provider: Wix.com Ltd.
Purpose: Essential for website functionality, security, anti-fraud measures, and content delivery
Cookies Used:

• svSession - Duration: 2 years - Identifies unique visitors and tracks user sessions

• hs - Duration: Session - Security cookie for bot protection

• XSRF-TOKEN - Duration: Session - Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery

• smSession - Duration: 2 weeks - Identifies logged-in site members

Legal Basis: Strictly necessary for website operation
Privacy Policy: https://www.wix.com/about/privacy

Usercentrics Consent Management

Provider: Usercentrics GmbH
Purpose: Store and manage your cookie consent preferences
Cookies Used:

• usercentrics_consent - Duration: 1 year - Stores your consent choices

• uc_settings - Duration: 1 year - Stores consent management settings

• uc_session - Duration: Session - Manages consent banner display

Legal Basis: Strictly necessary for legal compliance (GDPR)
Privacy Policy: https://usercentrics.com/privacy-policy/

4.2 Functional Cookies

Wix Chat/Contact Features

Provider: Wix.com Ltd.
Purpose: Enable contact forms, chat functionality, and visitor communication
Cookies Used:

• bSession - Duration: 30 minutes - Manages chat sessions

• fedops.logger.sessionId - Duration: 1 year - Tracks feature usage

Legal Basis: Consent / Legitimate Interest (providing requested services)
Data Retention: Session data deleted after 30 days

4.3 Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics

Provider: Google LLC
Purpose: Website analytics - understanding visitor behavior, traffic sources, and content performance
Cookies Used:

• _ga - Duration: 2 years - Distinguishes unique users

• _gid - Duration: 24 hours - Distinguishes unique users (short-term)

• _gat - Duration: 1 minute - Throttles request rate

• _ga_<container-id> - Duration: 2 years - Persists session state

Data Collected:

• Pages visited and time spent

• Traffic source and referral information

• Device type, browser, and operating system

• Geographic location (city/country level)

• User interactions (clicks, scrolls)

Legal Basis: Consent
Data Processing: Data is anonymized/pseudonymized
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Wix Analytics (Bi)

Provider: Wix.com Ltd.
Purpose: Internal analytics for website performance and visitor insights
Cookies Used:

• _wixAB3 - Duration: 1 year - A/B testing functionality

• wixLanguage - Duration: 1 year - Tracks language preferences

Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest (website improvement)

4.4 Marketing Cookies

Google Ads / DoubleClick

Provider: Google LLC
Purpose: Deliver targeted advertisements and measure ad campaign effectiveness
Cookies Used:

• IDE - Duration: 1 year - Ad targeting and frequency capping

• test_cookie - Duration: 15 minutes - Tests cookie support

• _gcl_au - Duration: 3 months - Conversion tracking

Legal Basis: Consent
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/​

4.5 Other Technologies

Local Storage

We may use HTML5 local storage for:

• Saving user preferences

• Caching content for faster loading

• Storing non-sensitive session data

Web Beacons (Pixels)

Small invisible images used to:

• Track email opens in newsletters

• Measure ad impressions

• Collect anonymous usage statistics

5. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over your cookie preferences and can manage them in several ways:

5.1 Through Our Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear, allowing you to:

• Accept All Cookies: Allow all cookie categories

• Reject All: Decline non-essential cookies (essential cookies will still be used)

• Customize Settings: Choose which categories of cookies to allow

You can change your mind and update your preferences at any time by:

1. Clicking on the cookie settings icon (fingerprint or shield icon) located at the bottom-left or bottom-right corner of the website

2. Or visiting: www.glzglobal.com/cookie-settings

3. Adjusting your preferences and saving your choices

5.2 Through Your Browser Settings

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

• View which cookies are stored

• Delete all cookies

• Block all cookies

• Block third-party cookies only

• Set cookies to be deleted when you close the browser

Browser-Specific Instructions:

Google Chrome:
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647

Mozilla Firefox:
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences

Microsoft Edge:
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/microsoft-edge-browsing-data-and-privacy-bb8174ba-9d73-dcf2-9b4a-c582b4e640dd

Safari:
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac

Safari (iOS):
Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265

5.3 Through Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

Google Analytics Opt-Out:
Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Network Advertising Initiative (NAI):
Opt out of multiple advertising networks
https://optout.networkadvertising.org/

Digital Advertising Alliance:
Opt out of interest-based advertising
https://www.aboutads.info/choices/

European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA):
For EU residents
https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/

5.4 Important Notes About Blocking Cookies

Please be aware:

• Blocking all cookies may prevent certain features from working properly

• You may need to re-enter information on each visit

• Some pages may not display correctly

• Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. Our website does not respond to DNT signals, but you can use the methods described in Section 5 to control cookies and tracking.

7. International Data Transfers

Cookies may result in your data being transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• EU Standard Contractual Clauses

• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission

For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have rights regarding cookies and tracking:

8.1 Right to Withdraw Consent

You can withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time through our cookie settings.

8.2 Right to Object

You can object to processing based on legitimate interests by disabling specific cookies.

8.3 Right to Access

You can request information about what data cookies have collected about you.

8.4 Right to Deletion

You can request deletion of data collected through cookies by contacting us.

To exercise your rights, contact us at: connect@glzconsulting.net

9. Cookie Audits and Updates

We regularly audit and update our cookie usage to ensure:

• Compliance with privacy regulations

• Accuracy of this Cookie Policy

• Removal of unused cookies

• Implementation of privacy-friendly alternatives

Our consent management platform (Usercentrics) performs regular cookie scans to detect new cookies and ensure our documentation remains accurate.

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10. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child through cookies, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in cookies we use

• Changes in our practices

• New technologies or features

• Legal or regulatory requirements

How we notify you:

• Material changes: Email notification or prominent website notice

• Minor updates: Posted on this page with updated "Last Updated" date

• We encourage you to review this policy periodically

Version History:

• Current Version: October 4, 2025

• Previous updates: N/A

12. More Information About Cookies

To learn more about cookies and online privacy, visit:

European Union:

• European Data Protection Board: https://edpb.europa.eu/

• Your Online Choices: https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/

United States:

• Federal Trade Commission: https://www.ftc.gov/

• Network Advertising Initiative: https://www.networkadvertising.org/

General Information:

• All About Cookies: https://www.allaboutcookies.org/

• International Chamber of Commerce: https://iccwbo.org/

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

GLZ Global Consulting S.L.
Via Augusta, 123
08006 Barcelona, Spain

Email: connect@glzconsulting.net
Phone: +34 603 784 620

For data protection inquiries:
Email: connect@glzconsulting.net
Subject Line: "Cookie Policy Inquiry"

Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours during business days.

14. Supervisory Authority

If you have concerns about how we handle cookies and personal data, you can contact the Spanish Data Protection Authority:

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD)
C/ Jorge Juan, 6
28001 Madrid, Spain
Website: www.aepd.es
Phone: +34 901 100 099

For EU residents, you can also contact your local data protection authority. A full list is available at: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en

Effective Date: October 4, 2025

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on October 4, 2025. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.