Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how ONE HANDED BID (“Company,” “we,” “us,” “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at https://onehandedbid.com (the “Website”). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides full details of how we process personal data.
This Cookie Policy is particularly relevant to visitors from the European Union and Germany, where the use of non-essential cookies requires your informed, freely given, and specific prior consent under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and national implementations including the German Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG).
We are committed to transparency. This Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies cannot carry viruses or install malware on your device. However, certain cookies may be used to track your browsing behaviour across websites for advertising or analytics purposes, which is why your consent is important.
Similar technologies, such as web beacons, pixels, local storage, and session storage, may also be used and are governed by this Policy.
Categories of Cookies We Use
We categorise cookies as follows:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function correctly. They enable core functions such as page navigation, form submission, and security. Without these cookies, the Website cannot operate properly.
Legal basis: These cookies do not require your consent as they are strictly necessary for the provision of the service you have requested. They are used on the basis of legitimate interests or to perform the contract with you.
Examples of strictly necessary cookies:
- Session management cookies that maintain your browsing session
- Security cookies that help protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
- Load balancing cookies that ensure consistent performance
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Website, such as which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on each page, and any error messages received. This information is used in aggregate form to improve the Website.
We may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics to collect this data. When used, we implement appropriate measures such as IP anonymisation.
Legal basis: Your prior consent is required for these cookies.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or the region you are in) to provide a more personalised experience.
Legal basis: Your prior consent is required for these cookies.
Targeting and Marketing Cookies
We may, in the future, use cookies to deliver advertising that is relevant to your interests, or to allow us to track the performance of marketing campaigns. Currently, we do not operate targeted advertising, but if we do so in the future, this Policy will be updated accordingly.
Legal basis: Your explicit prior consent is required for these cookies.
Specific Cookies Used on This Website
ONE HANDED BID uses a combination of essential, functional, and analytical cookies to ensure the proper operation of the Website, enhance user experience, and better understand how visitors interact with our online services. Certain session cookies are used to maintain user sessions and enable core website functionality during a visitor’s browsing session. These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the Website and are automatically deleted when the browser session ends.
We may also use functional cookies to remember user preferences, including cookie consent settings and other website customization options. Such preference cookies may remain stored on a user’s device for up to twelve (12) months unless manually deleted through browser settings.
To analyze website traffic and improve performance, we may utilize Google Analytics cookies, including the _ga, _gid, and _gat cookies. The _ga cookie helps distinguish unique visitors and typically remains active for up to two years. The _gid cookie is used to identify users for analytical purposes and generally expires after twenty-four (24) hours. The _gat cookie is used to manage and throttle request rates to Google Analytics services and typically expires within one minute. These analytics cookies help us understand visitor behavior, website usage patterns, and opportunities to improve our products, services, and user experience.
The specific cookies used on this Website may change from time to time as our Website evolves, new features are introduced, or third-party services are updated. We reserve the right to modify, add, or remove cookies as necessary to support Website functionality, security, and performance. Where third-party cookies are utilized, users are encouraged to review the respective third party’s privacy and cookie policies for additional information regarding their data collection and processing practices.
Google Analytics and IP Anonymisation
Where we use Google Analytics, we have enabled IP anonymisation. This means that the last portion of your IP address is masked before being used for analytics purposes, reducing the extent to which the data can be linked to you personally. Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC, which may store data on servers in the United States or other countries. Google has committed to GDPR compliance through its Data Processing Amendment and Standard Contractual Clauses.
For more information about Google Analytics, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Your Cookie Choices and Consent
For Visitors from the EU, EEA, and Germany
In accordance with the GDPR and applicable national laws (including the TTDSG for Germany), we will ask for your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device. A cookie consent banner or preference centre will be displayed on your first visit, allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only strictly necessary cookies
- Customise your preferences by category
You may change or withdraw your consent at any time by [clicking the “Cookie Preferences” link in the footer of our Website] or by contacting us at [CONTACT EMAIL].
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing that occurred before withdrawal.
For All Other Visitors
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies stored on your device
- Block all cookies or third-party cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
- Receive a notification when a new cookie is being placed
Please note that restricting or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
Browser-Specific Instructions
To manage cookies in your browser, please consult the help documentation for your specific browser:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Opera: Settings > Advanced > Privacy and Security > Cookies
For mobile devices, please consult your device’s browser settings documentation.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Website are placed by third-party service providers. These include:
- Google LLC (analytics services)
- Social media platforms (if social sharing or follow buttons are integrated)
- Third-party payment processors (if applicable)
We do not control these third-party cookies. Their use is subject to the privacy policies of the respective third parties, and we encourage you to review those policies.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. For significant changes, we will re-request your cookie consent where required.
Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies:
Company Name: ONE HANDED BID
Website: https://onehandedbid.com/
Email: onehandedbid@gmail.com