Cookie Policy

Last updated: November 19, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

How We Use Cookies

BriefGlance uses cookies for several purposes:

  • Essential Functions: Enable core website functionality
  • Preferences: Remember your settings and choices
  • Analytics: Understand how visitors use our site
  • Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access

Types of Cookies We Use

🔒 Necessary Cookies

Purpose: Essential for website functionality and security

Can be disabled: No (required for basic site operation)

Examples:

  • Session cookies to keep you logged in
  • Security tokens to prevent fraud
  • Load balancer cookies for site performance
  • Cookie consent preferences

📊 Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website

Can be disabled: Yes

Provider: Google Analytics

Examples:

  • _ga - Distinguishes unique users
  • _ga_* - Stores session information
  • _gid - Distinguishes users over 24 hours

Data collected: Page views, time spent, click paths, device information

Retention: Up to 26 months

🎯 Marketing Cookies (Currently Not Used)

Purpose: Would be used for advertising and remarketing

Can be disabled: Yes

Status: We currently do not use marketing cookies, but may in the future for sponsored content

Third-Party Cookies

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

Google Analytics

Purpose: Website analytics and performance measurement

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to control cookies:

Our Cookie Settings

Use our cookie preference center to control which cookies we set:

Browser Settings

Configure your browser to block or delete cookies:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

Do Not Track

We respect Do Not Track signals. When enabled in your browser, we will not load analytics cookies.

Cookie Consent for EU Visitors

If you are visiting from the European Union, we will ask for your explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only necessary cookies
  • Customize your preferences
  • Change your mind at any time using our preference center

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling different types of cookies will have various effects:

⚠️ Necessary Cookies

Cannot be disabled. Blocking these may cause the website to not function properly.

📊 Analytics Cookies

Safe to disable. We won't be able to improve our site based on usage data, but functionality remains intact.

🎯 Marketing Cookies

Safe to disable. You may see less relevant sponsored content in the future.

Data Security

All cookies and data collected through cookies are:

  • Transmitted securely using HTTPS encryption
  • Stored securely with appropriate access controls
  • Processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy
  • Retained only for as long as necessary

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies: