1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They store information about your browsing activities and preferences, helping sites function efficiently. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons, and local storage. These may be session-based (temporary) or persistent (longer-lasting).

We use first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by partners like Google Analytics or Mailchimp).

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2. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies based on purpose and necessity:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic Site functionality (e.g., navigation, form submissions for downloads or purchases). These are always active and do not require consent under most laws. Examples: Session cookies for email-gated PDF deliveries or checkout processes.

• Performance/Analytics Cookies: Track usage (e.g., pages visited, time spent) to improve the Site. Providers: Google Analytics. Duration: Up to 2 years.

• Functional Cookies: Remember preferences (e.g., language, consent choices) for a personalized experience. Providers: Wix platform tools.

• Marketing/Targeting Cookies: Used for targeted ads and tracking across sites (e.g., via Facebook Pixel or Google Ads). These help promote our hacks, templates, book, and premium services. They may track purchase behavior for recommendations. Providers: Third-party ad networks. Duration: Up to 1 year. These require consent.

We do not use cookies for sensitive profiling without explicit consent.

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3. How We Use Cookies

Cookies help us:

• Operate the Site (e.g., secure email collection for hack downloads or payment processing).

• Analyze traffic and optimize content (e.g., popular templates).

• Personalize experiences (e.g., recommend related hacks or premium content).

• Measure marketing effectiveness (e.g., book pre-order or purchase campaigns).

• Comply with laws (e.g., storing consent records).

Under GDPR, processing is based on consent or legitimate interests (e.g., analytics). Under CCPA/CPRA, we disclose if cookies involve "selling" or "sharing" personal information (we do not sell, but may share for cross-context advertising—opt-out available).

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4. Third-Party Cookies

Third parties (e.g., analytics providers) may place cookies via our Site. Their practices are governed by their policies:

• Google Analytics: Privacy Policy

• Mailchimp: Cookie Statement We ensure partners comply with applicable laws.

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5. Your Choices and Consent

• Cookie Banner: On first visit, a banner allows you to accept, reject, or customize cookies (granular controls for non-essential ones).

• Opt-Out: Withdraw consent anytime via the banner, browser settings (e.g., block cookies), or by emailing privacy@galyx.com. For CCPA/CPRA: Use "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link; we honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals.

• Browser Controls: Most browsers allow blocking or deleting cookies (e.g., via "Do Not Track" settings), but this may limit Site functionality.

• EU/UK Users (GDPR): Consent is freely given, specific, and revocable. We do not use pre-ticked boxes or implied consent.

• California Users (CCPA/CPRA): Right to opt-out of sales/sharing; no financial incentives for consent.

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6. International Transfers

Data from cookies may be transferred to the US or other countries. For EU/UK users, we use Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards.

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7. Data Security and Retention

We secure cookie data with encryption and access controls. Retention: As long as necessary for purposes (e.g., analytics cookies up to 2 years), then deleted or anonymized.

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8. Children's Privacy

We do not target children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions) and do not knowingly collect their data via cookies.

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9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy; changes are posted here with the new effective date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

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10. Contact Us

For questions or to exercise rights: privacy@galyx.com