Cookie Consent and Policy – Intercontinental Marketplace

Effective Date: March 22, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Consent and Policy (“Policy”) explains how InterContinental Marketplace (“Platform”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and services. This Policy is issued in compliance with Australia’s Privacy Act 1988, the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the South African Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), as well as other applicable global privacy laws.

By accessing or using our Platform, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, please adjust your browser settings as described below or refrain from using the Platform.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, mobile, tablet, etc.) by websites that you visit. They allow the website to remember your preferences, improve your user experience, and collect statistical data. Cookies may be “session cookies” (which are deleted after you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (which remain on your device for a defined period).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

To provide transparency and clarity, we categorize the cookies used on our Platform as follows:

3.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

• Purpose: Enable core functionality, such as security, network management, and accessibility. These cookies are required for the Platform to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
• Examples: Session management, user authentication, cookie consent storage.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

• Purpose: Collect information on how visitors use our Platform. This data helps us measure and improve the performance and usability of our services.
• Examples: Cookies used by analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) that aggregate anonymous usage data.
• Legal Basis: Consent under GDPR/POPIA or legitimate interest, as permitted by local law.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

• Purpose: Remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
• Examples: Preferences for product display, language selection, or region-specific settings.

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

• Purpose: Track your browsing habits and deliver advertisements more relevant to you based on your interests.
• Examples: Cookies used by third-party advertising or retargeting platforms.
• Note: These may require explicit opt-in consent where required by law.

4. How We Use Cookies

Our Platform uses cookies for the following purposes:

• User Experience: To remember your preferences, login details, and personalized settings.
• Site Performance: To gather aggregated data and metrics (e.g., number of visitors and pages visited) that help us improve our services.
• Marketing: To deliver tailored advertisements and relevant content. Third parties may also use cookies on our Platform for marketing purposes.
• Security: To protect your account and maintain the integrity of our Platform (e.g., to help detect fraud or misuse).

5. Consent and Control

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

Upon your first visit to our Platform, you will be presented with a cookie banner that provides clear approaches to:

• Accept All Cookies: Grant consent for the use of both essential and non-essential cookies.
• Customize Cookie Preferences: Choose which categories (e.g., performance, functionality, targeting) you consent to be used.
• Decline Non-Essential Cookies: Maintain a basic level of functionality if you opt out of optional cookies.

5.2 Withdrawing or Changing Consent

• You may update your cookie preferences or withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your settings in the cookie consent banner or via our Cookie Settings page.
• Additionally, you can prevent or delete cookies through your browser settings; however, please note that disabling cookies may impact the performance and functionality of the Platform.

5.3 Cookie Duration

Details about how long each cookie remains active (i.e., session vs. persistent) are provided below (or linked through our detailed cookie table). This information helps you understand the retention period for personal data collected via cookies.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Our Platform may incorporate cookies placed by third parties (e.g., analytics providers, social media integrations, advertising networks). These third parties may collect data about your online activities over time and across different websites. We recommend reviewing the cookies and privacy policies of any third-party services used on our Platform for a full understanding of their practices.

7. Legal Grounds and Your Rights

7.1 Legal Basis for Using Cookies

• Essential Cookies: Usage is necessary for the service provided to you and is based on our legitimate interest.
• Non-Essential Cookies: Usage is based on your explicit consent as provided through the cookie consent banner. You have the right to withdraw or refuse consent for non-essential cookies at any time.

7.2 Data Protection Rights

Under applicable laws such as the GDPR and POPIA, you have the following rights regarding the personal data processed through cookies:

• Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: The right to request that inaccurate or incomplete data is corrected.
• Erasure: The right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to applicable legal restrictions.
• Restriction: The right to request a limitation on processing your personal data.
• Data Portability: The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Objection: The right to object to the processing of your personal data, especially for marketing purposes.

For detailed information on how to exercise these rights, please consult our full Privacy Policy or contact us directly.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Consent and Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our operational procedures. Any changes will be posted on our Platform with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Policy, please contact us using the following details:

• Mailing Address: 9 Adelphi Court, Marangaroo WA 6064, Australia
• Email: admin@intercontinentalmarketplace.com
• Phone: +61-000-000-000

10. Your Continued Use of Our Platform

By continuing to use our Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Consent and Policy and agree to our use of cookies as described herein. Your preferences, as set through the cookie consent banner or browser settings, will govern how cookies are used during your visit to our Platform.

This Cookie Consent and Policy complies with Australia’s, and global privacy laws (GDPR, POPIA).
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