Cookie Policy
Manage preferences, GDPR/CCPA compliance, and data collection settings.
Effective Date: January 6, 2024 Last Updated: March 28, 2026
This Cookie Policy supplements the CrossTrade Privacy Policy and is incorporated into the Terms of Service by reference.
Overview
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
How We Use Cookies
CrossTrade uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Enable essential website functionality (account login, security, preferences)
- Analyze website performance and user behavior to improve our services
- Provide personalized experiences and remember your preferences
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Deliver relevant advertisements on our site and third-party platforms
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and account access
- Security and fraud prevention
- Remembering your privacy preferences
- Maintaining shopping cart contents
- Machine IDs to prevent trial abuse
These cookies do not require consent as they are necessary for the website to function.
2. Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use:
- Google Analytics — Tracks website usage, page views, and user behavior
- Internal analytics tools — Monitor site performance and identify technical issues
Legal basis: Legitimate interest in improving our website and services. For EEA users, consent is required before these cookies are set.
3. Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver personalized advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness:
- Google Ads — Tracks conversions and delivers targeted advertising
- Facebook Pixel — Enables retargeting and conversion tracking
- LinkedIn Insight Tag — Provides analytics for LinkedIn advertising campaigns
Legal basis: Consent (required for EU/EEA users). At any given time, we may or may not employ the Marketing and Advertising Cookies mentioned.
4. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Language preferences
- Regional settings
- Customized user interface elements
Legal basis: Legitimate interest in providing enhanced user experience.
Third-Party Cookies
We work with third-party service providers who may place cookies on your device:
| Provider | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics | Google Privacy Policy |
| Google Ads | Advertising and conversion tracking | Google Ads Privacy Policy |
| Stripe | Payment processing | Stripe Privacy Policy |
| Social media integration and advertising | Facebook Privacy Policy |
Cookie Duration
- Session cookies — Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
- First-party cookies — Set by CrossTrade.io
- Third-party cookies — Set by external service providers
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Our Cookie Preference Center
You can manage your cookie preferences by:
- Clicking the "Manage Preferences" link in our website footer
- Adjusting your settings in the cookie banner when you first visit our site
- Contacting us at support@crosstrade.io
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.
Consent for EU/EEA Users
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we will:
- Only use non-essential cookies after obtaining your explicit consent
- Provide clear information about each type of cookie
- Allow you to withdraw consent at any time through the cookie preference center or by contacting us
By default, only Strictly Necessary Cookies are enabled for EEA users. Analytics, Marketing, and Functional cookies are activated only after you provide consent through the cookie banner.
California Residents (CCPA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to opt out of the "sale" of personal information, which may include data collected through certain cookies. CrossTrade does not sell personal information. If our practices change, you may opt out by visiting our Do Not Sell My Personal Information page. For complete CCPA rights, see Section 7.3 of the Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our cookie practices, legal requirements, technology improvements, or business operations. When we make significant changes, we may update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy, notify you via email if you have an account with us, or display a notice on our website.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access information about the cookies we use
- Object to the use of certain cookies
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
- Request deletion of data collected through cookies
- Data portability for cookie-related personal data
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@crosstrade.io or visit our Privacy Policy for detailed instructions.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: support@crosstrade.io
Mail: CrossTrade LLC 1309 Coffeen Ave, STE 1200 Sheridan, WY 82801 United States
Website: crosstrade.io/contact
Additional Resources
- CrossTrade Privacy Policy
- CrossTrade Terms of Service
- All About Cookies — Independent information about cookies
- Your Online Choices — Opt-out of behavioral advertising