Cookie Policy

This policy explains how Cargoson uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and platform. It applies to all users regardless of location.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit. Generally, cookies do not hold information to identify you personally, but instead identify your browser on a specific device.

For security reasons, many websites will not function properly without cookies. They are a common method used by almost every website you visit to make your online experience smoother and more secure.

Legal Framework

Our cookie practices comply with applicable laws and regulations, including:

EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
EU ePrivacy Directive
UK Data Protection Act and UK GDPR
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
Brazil's General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
Other applicable data protection and privacy laws worldwide

Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our platform to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as our platform wouldn't function properly without them.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow us to provide an enhanced experience by remembering your preferences and choices. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use. If you disable these cookies, some features may not function properly.

Performance/Analytical Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting anonymous information. They allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors, see how visitors move around our platform, and help us improve its functionality. These cookies don't identify you personally.

Marketing/Targeting Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver advertising relevant to your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are usually placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission.

Third-Party Cookies

Some features on our platform use cookies from trusted third-party providers. These third parties may collect your information to provide services to us or other companies. A complete list of third-party cookies, their providers, and purposes is available in our Cookie Preference Center.

Cookie Management

Your Consent Options

When you first visit our platform, you'll be presented with a cookie banner offering clear options to:

Accept all cookies
Accept only necessary cookies
Customize your preferences

You can change your preferences at any time through our Cookie Preference Center in the footer of our website.

Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through settings. Please note that if you choose to block all cookies, our site will not function as intended. Rather than blocking all cookies, you can choose to only block third-party cookies which will still allow our website to function properly.

Google Chrome

Click the menu icon (three dots), then select "Settings"
Click "Privacy and security"
Click "Cookies and other site data"
Choose your preferred settings

Microsoft Edge

Click the menu button, then select "Settings"
Click "Site permissions"
Click "Cookies and site data"
Choose your preferred settings

Firefox

Click the menu button and select "Settings"
Select "Privacy & Security" panel
In the "Cookies and Site Data" section, choose your preferred settings

Safari on Mac

Choose "Preferences" from the Safari menu
Click "Privacy"
Choose your preferred cookie settings

Safari on iOS

Open "Settings"
Scroll down and select "Safari"
Under "Privacy & Security," choose your cookie preferences

Do Not Track Signals

We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals from browsers. When we detect a DNT signal, we limit the collection of tracking data to only what's necessary for the platform's essential functions.

Data Privacy and Security

How We Use Cookie Data

Information collected through cookies is used only for the purposes disclosed in this policy and our Privacy Policy. We do not sell your cookie data to third parties.

Storage Duration

Cookies may remain on your device for varying periods:

Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them

The specific duration for each cookie category is available in our Cookie Preference Center.

International Data Transfers

Cookie data may be processed outside your country of residence. When transferring data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards as required by applicable laws, including Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions, and other legal mechanisms to ensure your data receives adequate protection.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect information collected through cookies against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.