1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function, remember preferences, and (in some cases) understand how visitors use the site.

2. How we use cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential cookies — required for core site functionality and security.
• Preference cookies — remember choices you make (where enabled).
• Analytics cookies — help us understand site usage and improve the experience (where enabled).
• Marketing cookies — used to measure advertising performance and improve targeting (where enabled).

We only use non-essential cookies (such as analytics and marketing) where you have given consent, unless an exemption applies under applicable law.

3. Types of cookies we may use

3.1 Strictly necessary (essential)

These cookies are required for the Website to operate properly (for example: security features, load balancing, form protection, and basic functionality). You cannot opt out of essential cookies through cookie settings.

3.2 Preferences

These cookies remember your choices (for example: interface settings). If disabled, some features may not work as intended.

3.3 Analytics

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website (for example: which pages are visited, time spent, and errors). We use this information to improve performance and content.

3.4 Marketing

These cookies can be used to track visitors across websites to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness. We only use these where you have consented.

4. Third-party cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on our Website or are used for performance, security, analytics, embedded content, or payments.

Third parties are responsible for their own cookie and privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their policies where relevant.

5. Managing your cookie preferences

You can manage cookies in the following ways:

• Browser settings: most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, or alert you before a cookie is stored.
• Private browsing: may limit cookie storage, but can affect site functionality.

If you block all cookies, some parts of the Website may not work correctly.

6. Retention

Some cookies are “session cookies” (deleted when you close your browser). Others are “persistent cookies” (remain until they expire or you delete them).

Where required, we will indicate cookie lifespans within the cookie consent tool.

7. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date above indicates when changes were last made.

8. Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact: hello@genderrecognition.org