Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 19 October 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how www.globaleliteawards.com (the “Website”), operated by Global Elite Awards (“we”, “our”, “us”), uses cookies and similar technologies. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy and our Terms & Conditions.
1. What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your computer, phone or tablet when you visit it. They allow a website to recognise your device and to collect information about how the website is used. Some cookies are removed when you close your browser (session cookies). Others remain on your device for a set period (persistent cookies).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use a limited number of cookies to understand how visitors use the Website and to measure the reach of our communications. The Website has no user accounts, and we do not use cookies to store login details or personal preferences.
3. Cookies Used on the Website
Analytics: Google Analytics (Google)
These cookies help us understand how many people visit the Website, which pages they view and how they arrive. The information is collected in aggregated form and helps us improve the Website.
- _ga: distinguishes visitors. Duration: 2 years.
- ga[ID]: keeps the state of a visit. Duration: 2 years.
Marketing: Meta Pixel (Meta Platforms)
These cookies help us measure the effectiveness of our communications on Facebook and Instagram, and show relevant content to people who have visited the Website.
- _fbp: identifies browsers for advertising and measurement. Duration: 90 days.
- fr: set by Meta on its own domain for advertising and measurement. Duration: 90 days.
Embedded content: Google Forms (Google)
The nomination page includes a form provided by Google Forms. When the form loads, Google may set its own cookies, for example for security and to ensure the form works correctly. These cookies are controlled by Google and governed by Google’s privacy policy.
Website administration
Some cookies are set only when an administrator logs in to manage the Website. They are not set for visitors.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Cookies set by Google and Meta are controlled by those companies, and the information they collect is processed in line with their own privacy policies:
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. You can block all cookies, or only third-party cookies, and delete cookies already stored on your device. If you block cookies, the Website will continue to work, but we will not be able to include your visit in our statistics.
You can also opt out of specific services:
- Google Analytics: install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Meta: manage your advertising preferences at https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
Browser help pages:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when the cookies used on the Website change. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at support@globaleliteawards.com.