This Cookie Policy explains how Gib Flow Ltd (“GibFlow”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the GibFlow website at gibflow.gi (“Website”).
This Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains more broadly how we collect and use personal data.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits, remember your preferences, and collect information about how you use the site.
Similar technologies — such as local storage, session storage, and pixels — work in a comparable way and are covered by this Policy.
Our Current Use of Cookies
Categories of Cookies
We recognise three categories of cookies, described below.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function. They do not collect personal data for marketing purposes and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting a cookie preference, completing a form, or using a secure session.
No consent is required for strictly necessary cookies under UK GDPR and the Gibraltar data protection framework.
We may use, or reserve the right to use, the following strictly necessary cookies:
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference decision | 12 months |
__Host-csrf | CSRF protection token for secure form submissions | Session |
These are the only cookies currently active on this Website. We will update this table if additional cookies are introduced.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website — for example, which pages are visited most often and whether any errors occur. All information collected is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
Your consent is required before we set analytics cookies. We do not currently use analytics cookies. If we introduce them in the future, we will seek your consent first and update this Policy accordingly.
Examples of analytics cookies we may wish to use in the future (with your consent):
| Tool | Cookie purpose | Data collected |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Page views, session duration, traffic source | Anonymised usage data |
| Plausible Analytics | Page views, referral source | Privacy-friendly, no personal data |
Marketing & Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertising on other websites. They do not store directly personal information, but work by uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
Your explicit consent is required before we set marketing cookies. We do not currently use any marketing or advertising cookies.
Your Rights and Choices
Under UK GDPR and Gibraltar’s data protection framework, you have the right to:
- Withdraw consent for optional cookies at any time
- Access information about cookies placed on your device
- Request deletion of data collected via cookies
You can exercise these rights by:
Using your browser settings
All major browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block all cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive a notification before a cookie is set.
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some websites, including this one.
Opting out of analytics tools
If we introduce analytics cookies in the future, we will provide direct opt-out links here. Common opt-out options include:
- Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
- Browser-level “Do Not Track” settings (honoured where supported)
Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under Gibraltar’s data protection law (which is aligned with UK GDPR), our legal basis for cookies is:
| Cookie category | Legal basis |
|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Legitimate interests — essential operation of the Website |
| Performance/analytics | Consent — only set with your explicit agreement |
| Marketing | Consent — only set with your explicit agreement |
Third-Party Cookies
We do not currently permit third parties to set cookies on our Website. If this changes — for example, if we embed social media content or use a third-party analytics provider — we will update this Policy and, where required, seek your consent.
Any third-party services we introduce will be required to comply with applicable data protection law.
Cross-Border Transfers
If any cookie-related data is transferred outside Gibraltar or the UK, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, consistent with our Privacy Policy.
Retention
Cookie data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil its stated purpose. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies expire after the period stated in the cookie table above.
Children
Our Website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly set non-essential cookies on devices used by children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or applicable law. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. We will notify you of material changes by placing a prominent notice on the Website.
Contact Us
Questions about our use of cookies?
Gib Flow Ltd12/1 Collage Lane, Main St, Gibraltar
info@gibflow.gi
You also have the right to raise a concern with the Gibraltar Regulatory Authority (the supervisory authority for data protection in Gibraltar).