Cookie Policy
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how GC Exchange Limited, GC Exchange A/S, and GC Exchange FZE (together “GCEX”, “we”, “us” or “our”) use cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our websites, including www.gc.exchange, www.globalblock.eu/ and www.globalblock.co.uk.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They help websites function efficiently, improve performance and provide useful information to the operators of the site. This policy explains which cookies we use, why we use them and how you can control them.
GCEX operates under the trading name “GCEX”, which includes associated brands such as GlobalBlock. Both www.gc.exchange, www.globalblock.eu/ and www.globalblock.co.uk are operated by GCEX entities. The specific GCEX entity responsible for processing your personal data depends on your location and the services you use.
Regulatory Information
GC Exchange Limited is incorporated in England and Wales (No. 11382809) and authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 828730).
GC Exchange A/S is incorporated and registered in Denmark (CVR 43088777) and authorised by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority (FTID 45020) as a Currency Exchange and registered as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (FTID 17524) under the Danish Act on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism.
GC Exchange FZE is incorporated under the Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (Licence No. 1896) and holds a Virtual Asset Service Provider Licence issued by the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).
In some cases, cookies and similar technologies may collect personal data or information that becomes personal when combined with other data. When that occurs, our Privacy Policy also applies.
Definition of Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device, remember preferences and understand how users interact with the site.
Cookies set by us are “first-party cookies”. Cookies set by other parties, such as analytics or advertising providers, are “third-party cookies”. Third-party cookies enable these providers to recognise your device across websites and services.
How We Use Cookies
When you visit our websites, we and selected third parties may place cookies on your device. These technologies help us enable website functionality, improve user experience and performance, understand how visitors use our websites, enhance security and prevent fraud, and display relevant content and marketing.
We do not use cookies to access data on your device that was not placed there by us.
Categories of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for you to navigate our websites and access secure areas. Without them, certain services cannot function properly.
Performance / Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect aggregated information about how visitors use our websites (for example, which pages are visited most often). This helps us improve website functionality. These cookies are only activated with your consent.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our websites to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, personalised features.
Advertising Cookies
We may use third-party service providers to show relevant advertising on our sites or elsewhere online. These cookies remember that you have visited our websites and may share this information with other organisations, such as advertisers. The processing of your information by third parties is subject to their own privacy and cookie policies.
Session Cookies
Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted once you close it. They are used for secure logins and temporary site functions.
How Long Cookies Remain on Your Device
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period or until you delete them manually through your browser settings.
Other Similar Technologies
We may also use small graphic files such as web beacons (also called clear GIFs or pixel tags) to understand usage patterns and measure marketing effectiveness. These are similar in function to cookies and are used in accordance with this policy.
Examples of Cookies We Use
Cookie Name - Purpose - Duration
CookieLaw Checkbox: Records user consent for cookies in the “Necessary” category (set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin). - 1 year
Universal Analytics (Google): _ga, _gid, _gat, -utmvc, _gat_*: Used by Google Analytics to collect anonymised information on website usage and visitor numbers. Helps us generate reports to improve the site. Read Google’s privacy overview. - 2 years / 1 day / 1 minute
Visitor Queue: Identifies companies visiting the website to help us understand business engagement. - 4 hours
HubSpot: Identifies IP address and stores language preferences to serve content in the correct language and track website visits. - 6 months
Some cookies are placed by third-party providers, including Google Analytics, HubSpot and Visitor Queue. These providers may use information collected for their own purposes. GCEX does not control these third-party cookies and recommends reviewing their respective cookie or privacy policies for further information.
Managing Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences through the pop-up cookie banner on our websites or by adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our sites.
For more information about controlling cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.youronlinechoices.eu.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Do Not Track
Some browsers allow users to send a “Do Not Track” signal. As no uniform standard currently exists, our websites do not respond to DNT signals at this time.
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for operational, legal or regulatory reasons. When updates are made, you will be notified upon your next visit to our websites.
For further details about how we process personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at compliance@gc.exchange.