GIGTUNE COOKIE POLICY

Last Updated: 2026-03-13
Version: 1.1

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how GigTune (“GigTune”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you access or use the GigTune platform.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your session, preferences, and security settings. Cookies may be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored until they expire or are deleted).

3. Cookies GigTune uses

3.1 Essential cookies (GigTune proprietary software / GT © core)

GigTune proprietary software (GT ©) uses essential cookies to:

Keep users logged in and authenticated
Protect secure areas of the site (including account areas and administration)
Support basic site functionality and security

Examples may include (names vary):

gt_session_*
gt_secure_auth_*
gt_settings_*
gt_settings_time_*

These cookies are required for the platform to function correctly.

3.2 Security & integrity cookies

GigTune may use cookies or similar mechanisms to help:

Prevent abuse and suspicious activity
Maintain platform integrity
Improve security during authentication and account use

These are treated as essential where they are required to keep the platform safe.

3.3 Preference / consent cookies

If you use GigTune’s cookie banner, we store your choice so we don’t ask you repeatedly. For example:

gt_cookie_consent (values such as accept or reject)

3.4 Payment provider cookies (when paying by card)

If you pay by card through a third-party provider (for example YOCO), that provider may use cookies during the payment flow to:

Secure and process transactions
Detect fraud
Ensure the checkout experience works correctly

GigTune does not control third-party cookies. We recommend reviewing the payment provider’s privacy/cookie policy when using card checkout.

3.5 Analytics cookies (Site Kit by Google / Google Analytics)

GigTune uses Site Kit by Google to help us understand how visitors use the platform and to improve performance, user experience, and reliability.

These analytics tools may set cookies and collect usage information such as:

pages visited and time spent on pages
device and browser type
approximate location (derived from IP address)
referral source (how you arrived on GigTune)
interaction events (such as clicks and navigation patterns)

GigTune does not use these analytics cookies to store your payment details. Analytics data is used to measure and improve the platform.

Cookies set by Google services may include (examples, names may vary):

_ga, _ga_* (Google Analytics identifiers)
_gid (user/session distinction)
_gat (rate limiting)

For more information on how Google uses data, users can review Google’s policies via the Site Kit/Google documentation.

If you also show a cookie banner with optional controls, the banner must treat analytics cookies as optional and respect the user’s choice where required.

4. Managing cookies

You can control cookies in several ways:

Use your browser settings to block or delete cookies
Use GigTune’s cookie banner (where available) to accept or reject optional cookies

Please note: blocking essential cookies may prevent certain GigTune features from working properly (such as logging in).

5. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Continued use of the platform after changes means you accept the updated policy.

6. Security cookies

GigTune may use security cookies and related mechanisms to support rate-limiting controls, anti-abuse detection, session integrity checks, and protection against suspicious traffic patterns.

These controls help secure account access and reduce fraud risk across bookings, payments, and messaging flows.