Cookie Policy
Learn how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Gecko Out guide website
Last Updated: January 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Gecko Out Solutions uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. They do not typically contain any information that personally identifies you, but they can give us more personalized web experience.
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as:
- Setting your privacy preferences
- Remembering your language selection
- Maintaining your session while browsing
- Enabling core website functionality
Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or up to 1 year
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously:
- Number of visitors and page views
- Which Gecko Out level guides are most popular
- How long visitors spend on different pages
- Which pages perform well and which need improvement
- Technical issues and error tracking
Duration: Up to 26 months
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization to improve your experience:
- Remembering your preferred theme (light/dark mode)
- Saving your recently viewed Gecko Out levels
- Personalizing content based on your interests
- Improving search functionality
Duration: Up to 1 year
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies to provide enhanced functionality:
- YouTube (for embedded Gecko Out level videos)
- Google Analytics (for website analytics)
- Content delivery networks (for faster loading)
Duration: Varies by third-party service (typically 1-24 months)
3. How We Use Cookie Information
The information collected through cookies helps us:
🎯 Improve User Experience
- • Make our website easier to navigate
- • Remember your preferences and settings
- • Provide more relevant Gecko Out level recommendations
- • Optimize loading times and performance
📊 Analyze Website Usage
- • Understand which guides are most helpful
- • Identify technical issues and fix them
- • Track overall website performance
- • Plan new content and features
🛠️ Maintain Functionality
- • Keep you logged in during your session
- • Remember your search preferences
- • Save your progress through guides
- • Enable core website features
🔧 Technical Support
- • Debug issues you might encounter
- • Ensure compatibility across browsers
- • Monitor site security
- • Improve mobile experience
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your web browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data → Manage cookies and site data
Mozilla Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Manage Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data → Manage and delete cookies
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- Your preferences (like theme settings) won't be saved
- Some interactive features may not work correctly
- Page loading may be slower
- You may need to re-enter information more frequently
- Embedded videos may not display properly
5. Third-Party Cookie Policies
Our website may include content from third-party services that set their own cookies. We recommend reviewing their cookie policies for more information:
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Significant changes will be highlighted on our website
- Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
7. Contact Us About Cookies
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please don't hesitate to contact us:
Contact Method: Use our contact form
Subject Line: Include "Cookie Policy" in your message for faster processing
Response Time: We respond to cookie-related inquiries within 5 business days
What to Include: Please describe your specific cookie concerns or questions about our data practices
🍪 Cookie Summary
At Gecko Out Solutions, we use cookies responsibly to enhance your experience while browsing our Gecko Out level guides. Our primary goal is to provide you with helpful, accurate, and easily accessible walkthroughs for all Gecko Out levels.
We are committed to transparency about our cookie usage and your privacy. If you have any concerns or questions about how we use cookies, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.