FreeGiftZone uses cookies and similar technologies to run the website, remember your preferences, measure performance, and show relevant ads. This page explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and the choices available to you.
1. What are cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies can be first party (set by FreeGiftZone) or third party (set by our partners). We also use web beacons or pixels to understand usage and the effectiveness of our communications.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep the site secure and working.
- Remember your choices such as language and consent.
- Understand site performance and improve pages.
- Show ads and measure their reach with our advertising partners.
For details about how we process personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.
3. Types of cookies we use
3. Types of cookies we use
| Category | What they do | Examples | Can you opt out? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Needed for core functions like page loading, fraud prevention, and remembering your privacy choices. | consent status, session ID, security cookies | No. These are required for the site to work. |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve content and performance. | Google Analytics cookies such as _ga, _gid | Yes. You can reject non-essential cookies or turn them off in preferences. |
| Advertising | Used by us and partners to show relevant ads, measure reach, and limit repeats. May include anonymous identifiers. | Google Ads, Pubscale, ad network cookies like __gads | Yes. You can reject non-essential cookies or opt out via ad settings. |
| Functionality | Remember choices such as language or UI preferences. | preference cookies | Yes. You can reject non-essential cookies. |
Note: Names of specific cookies may change over time as our services evolve.
4. Your choices and consent
When you first visit our site, you see a banner that lets you Accept All, Reject Non‑Essential, or Manage Preferences. You can change your choices at any time using the Cookie Preferences link in the website footer.
- If you choose Reject Non‑Essential, we will set only essential cookies.
- If you choose Manage Preferences, you can enable or disable each category.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may impact site features.
5. Managing cookies in your browser
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy.
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions.
For mobile ads, you can reset or limit ad identifiers in your device settings.
6. Interest based advertising and partners
We work with trusted partners to deliver ads and measure performance. These partners may set cookies or read existing ones on your device.
Key partners include:
- Google Ads and Google Marketing Platform — Privacy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
- Analytics: Google Analytics — https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Bitlabs: Privacy Policy
- Cpx-research: Privacy Policy
- Google Analytics: Privacy Policy
- Firebase Crashlytics: Privacy Policy
- Pubscale: Privacy Policy
- GameZop: Privacy Policy
- AyeTStudios: Privacy Policy
- AdScend Media: Privacy Policy
You can manage Google Ad personalisation at https://adssettings.google.com.
7. Global Privacy Control and regional choices
If your browser sends a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal, we will treat it as a request to opt out of targeted advertising where applicable.
For visitors in the EEA/UK, non‑essential cookies are used only with your consent.
For visitors in California, you can opt out of cross‑context behavioural advertising using our Do Not Sell or Share link in the footer or the cookie banner.
8. Cookie duration and retention
- Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies stay for a defined period. Analytics cookies may last up to 24 months unless you clear them earlier. Advertising cookie lifetimes are controlled by partners and can vary.
9. Updates to this page
We may update this page as our use of cookies changes or as laws change. The date at the top shows the latest update. Significant changes may be highlighted in the banner or on this page.
10. Contact and grievances
Questions about cookies or your choices? Contact [email protected].
Grievance Contact: Email [email protected] with subject “Privacy – Grievance.”
For full details on how we use data, your rights, and our security practices, see the Privacy Policy.
