Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 13, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide website owners with information to help them improve their services. Most web browsers allow cookies by default, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.
2. Cookies We Use
GlobalSearch uses the following cookies to provide and improve our services:
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| globalsearch_consent_v1 | Necessary | Stores your cookie consent preferences and choices | Until cleared |
| sb-[ref]-auth-token | Necessary | Supabase authentication session token for secure login | Session |
| __stripe_mid | Necessary | Stripe fraud prevention and payment processing | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Necessary | Stripe session identifier for payment security | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics: tracks unique users and sessions | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics: session tracking and user identification | 24 hours |
| _gtm | Analytics | Google Tag Manager: manages analytics and marketing tags | Session |
3. How to Manage Cookies
You have full control over cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
Click the "Cookie Preferences" button in the footer of our website to open our preference center. You can enable or disable specific cookie categories (except necessary cookies, which are required for the site to function).
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in your browser's preferences or privacy section. Common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site data
You can use third-party cookie management tools and browser extensions to control cookies across multiple websites.
Please note that disabling necessary cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to use certain features.
This Cookie Policy was last updated on September 13, 2026. We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page.
For more information about how we use your data, please see our Privacy Policy.