1. What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files a website stores on your device. They help the site work properly, keep you signed in, remember your choices, and tell us how the Platform is being used. In this policy, "cookies" also covers similar tech such as local storage and session storage.
2. Why GetGiftCash Uses Them
- Sign-in: to keep you securely logged in as you move between pages
- Security: to protect your account and block fraudulent activity
- Preferences: to remember settings like your currency
- Performance & analytics: to measure and improve speed and usability
3. Cookies We Set
3.1 Strictly necessary
Essential for the Platform to function — they can't be turned off. Without them, sign-in, your wallet, and card submission won't work.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sb-access-token | Keeps your sign-in session active | 1 hour |
| sb-refresh-token | Renews your session without re-login | 30 days |
| __csrf | Protects forms against CSRF attacks | Session |
3.2 Preference
Remember your choices so the Platform feels consistent each visit.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ggc_currency | Remembers your selected currency (USD/GBP/EUR) | 30 days |
| ggc_seen | Hides notices you've already dismissed | 1 year |
3.3 Analytics
Help us understand usage so we can improve. Data is aggregated and anonymous.
| Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy-friendly analytics | Page views and performance metrics | Session |
| Internal analytics | Feature usage and conversion tracking | 90 days |
4. Managing Cookies
You can view, delete, and block cookies through your browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge all offer cookie controls under Privacy/Security). Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will stop the Platform from working. We also honor your browser's "Do Not Track" signal for analytics cookies.
5. Consent
By using GetGiftCash you consent to strictly necessary and preference cookies. For non-essential cookies, we ask for your consent where the law (such as UK/EU ePrivacy rules) requires it.
6. Changes
We may update this policy as our cookies change. Updates appear on this page with a new "Last updated" date.
7. Contact
Questions about cookies? Email privacy@getgiftcash.com.