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What cookies are, which ones we use and how you can control them.
Effective date: October 1, 2026 · Last updated: October 1, 2026
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work, remember your preferences and understand how it is used. Similar technologies include local storage and pixels; in this policy we refer to all of them as “cookies”.
The table below summarises the categories of cookies that may be set when you use globalmeld.com.
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Enable core features such as page navigation, security, form submission and spam protection. The site cannot function properly without them. | Session, security and form tokens | Session to 1 year |
| Preferences | Remember choices you make, such as saved comment details, to give you a more personal experience. | Comment author cookies | Up to 1 year |
| Performance and analytics | Help us understand how readers use the site so we can improve content and speed. Data is aggregated. | Analytics and caching cookies | Up to 2 years |
| Embedded content | Third-party services such as maps or video embeds may set their own cookies when you view embedded content. | Map and media providers | Set by provider |
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you refuse all cookies, accept only first-party cookies or delete cookies when you close the browser. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how the site works, including forms and security features.
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use for security, performance or embedded content. These providers process data according to their own privacy policies.
We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes. Please check this page periodically. For more on how we handle personal information, see our Privacy Policy.
Questions can be sent to info@globalmeld.com or through our contact page.
