Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how 17311800 Canada Inc., operating as Global Wholesale Sources ("GWS," "we," "us," or "our"), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at gwsconnect24.com and our B2B wholesale marketplace platform. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to the website operators. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or until they expire) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).

In addition to cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage to collect and store information about how you interact with our platform.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our platform. They enable core functionality such as security, account authentication, and session management. Without these cookies, the platform cannot function properly. Essential cookies include:

• Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in during your session and verify your identity when accessing secured areas of the platform.
• Security cookies: Help detect and prevent fraudulent activity, unauthorized access, and other security threats.
• Session cookies: Maintain your session state, including shopping cart contents, form data, and navigation context.
• Load balancing cookies: Distribute traffic across our servers to ensure optimal performance and availability.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. Analytics cookies allow us to measure and improve the performance of our platform. We use these cookies to:

• Track the number of visitors and understand how they navigate through the platform.
• Identify which pages are most and least popular and observe how visitors move around the site.
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and content.
• Understand search patterns and product browsing behaviour to improve product discovery.
• Monitor platform performance, load times, and error rates.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our platform. Functional cookies are used to:

• Remember your preferences, such as language, region, currency, and display settings.
• Store your recently viewed products and saved searches for convenience.
• Remember your notification and communication preferences.
• Provide enhanced features such as live chat support and personalized content recommendations.
• Pre-fill forms with previously entered information to streamline your experience.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements and promotional content that is relevant to you and your business interests. Marketing cookies help us:

• Display targeted advertisements on third-party websites based on your activity on our platform.
• Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns across different channels.
• Limit the number of times you see a particular advertisement.
• Understand and improve the relevance of our promotional communications.
• Track conversions from our marketing efforts to better allocate resources.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use cookies set by third-party services integrated into our platform. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review. Third-party cookies on our platform may include:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyse platform usage patterns and performance. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous statistical data. You can learn more about Google's practices at Google's Privacy Policy.
• Payment Processors: Our payment partners may set cookies for fraud prevention, transaction security, and payment processing purposes.
• Customer Support Tools: Live chat and support tools may use cookies to provide a seamless support experience and maintain conversation history.
• Social Media: If we integrate social media features, those platforms may set cookies to enable sharing functionality and track interactions.

4. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing and controlling cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to:

• Block all cookies or only third-party cookies.
• Delete cookies when you close your browser.
• Receive a notification before a cookie is set.
• Delete existing cookies from your device.

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our platform. Essential cookies are required for the platform to operate correctly, and disabling them may prevent you from using certain features, including account login, order placement, and payment processing.

For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, please visit:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain analytics and advertising cookies using the following tools:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
• Digital Advertising Alliance: Visit youradchoices.ca to opt out of targeted advertising from participating companies.

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the cookies we use, or applicable regulations. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. Material changes may also be communicated through a notice on our platform or via email.

6. Contact Us

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