Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
2. How We Use Cookies
GlobalSpeedTrack uses cookies for several purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:
Maintaining your session during speed tests
Storing your preferences and settings
Ensuring security and preventing fraud
Remembering your test history locally
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
Google Analytics cookies to track usage patterns
Performance monitoring and optimization
Understanding user behavior and preferences
Improving website functionality and user experience
2.3 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements:
Google Ads cookies for targeted advertising
Displaying relevant ads based on your interests
Measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
Preventing the same ad from appearing repeatedly
3. Types of Cookies We Use
First-Party Cookies
These are cookies that we set directly on our website. They are used to:
Remember your speed test preferences
Store your test history locally
Maintain your session during testing
Remember your language and region settings
Third-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by third-party services we use:
Google Analytics: _ga, _gid, _gat for website analytics
Google Ads: _gcl_au, _gcl_dc for advertising
Google Tag Manager: _dc_gtm for tag management
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
4.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
4.2 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that:
Some features of our website may not function properly
Your speed test preferences may not be saved
You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
Some content may not be personalized for you
Analytics and performance monitoring may be limited
6. Cookie Retention Periods
Different types of cookies are stored for different periods:
Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain for up to 2 years
Analytics Cookies: Typically stored for 1-2 years
Advertising Cookies: Usually stored for 1-3 months
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: