Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

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How We Use Cookies

GG The Franchise Guide uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our Site and services. These cookies collect information anonymously, including:

• Number of visitors to the Site
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• How visitors found our Site (search engines, referral links, etc.)
• General geographic location

Marketing Cookies

We may use marketing cookies to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertisements. These cookies help us:

• Deliver targeted advertising
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Limit the number of times you see an advertisement

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences or form entries.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
• Google Tag Manager: For managing marketing and analytics tags
• Facebook Pixel: For advertising and conversion tracking
• YouTube: For embedded video content
• Spotify/Apple Podcasts: For embedded podcast players

Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block all or third-party cookies
• Set up alerts when cookies are being placed

Please note that blocking certain cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit the services we can provide.

Opting Out of Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Cookie Retention

The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it is a "session" or "persistent" cookie:

• Session cookies: These are temporary and expire when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Our persistent cookies typically expire after 30 days to 2 years, depending on their purpose

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

GG The Franchise Guide
Email: gg@ggthefranchiseguide.com
Website: ggthefranchiseguide.com

More Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.