GIST Impact Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how GIST Impact ('we', 'our', or 'us') uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use our website and Data Portal platform. This policy explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them. This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with GIST Impact’s Privacy Statement.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and assist with personalization.
WHY WE USE COOKIES?
We use cookies to enhance user experience, understand platform usage, and ensure the platform functions securely and reliably. Cookies also help us personalize content and analyze usage.
TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
1. ESSENTIAL COOKIES
These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function properly, maintain security, and ensure stability. They include functional cookies that enable services you have explicitly requested, such as remembering language or layout preferences. The legal basis for using essential cookies is legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Essential Cookies in use:
Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
SESSION GIST Impact Maintain user login / session state Session
AWSLAB AWS Load Balancer Enables session stickiness between server instances 7 days
AWSALBCORS AWS Load Balancer Supports CORS requests across sticky sessions 7 days
2. ANALYTICS COOKIES
These cookies help us analyze user interaction with our platform and guide improvements. They are set up by third-party providers (e.g., analytics services) and are activated only after you provide explicit consent via our cookie banner. The legal basis for using analytics cookies is consent under Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. You can modify or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the ‘Manage Cookies’ option available on the platform.
Analytics Cookies in use:
Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Used to distinguish users for performance metrics 2 years
_ga_[container-id] Google Analytics Maintains session state for GA4 2 years
MANAGING COOKIES
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the “Manage Cookies” option available on the platform. You may also refuse or accept cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may impact platform functionality.
INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Some Analytics Cookies are set up by third-party providers (e.g., Google) located outside the EEA. Where applicable, we implement appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure compliance with GDPR.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: privacy@gistimpact.com
