Last updated: April 1, 2025
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit them. They serve various functions: some are essential for the website to operate correctly, while others help us understand how visitors use our site and allow us to improve their experience.
Cookies are widely used across the internet. They are generally harmless and do not contain executable code or viruses. The information stored in a cookie is typically either a small piece of data you provided (such as a language preference) or a session identifier that links your browser to information stored on our servers.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies including: web beacons (small transparent images embedded in pages or emails that register when your browser accesses them), local storage (a browser-side data store similar to cookies but with larger capacity), and session storage (temporary data stored only for the duration of your browser session).
This Cookie Policy covers cookies and similar technologies used on gridkernx.com. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which describes how we handle personal information more broadly.
GridKern uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential cookies are required for the basic operation of gridkernx.com and cannot be disabled without preventing core functionality from working. These cookies do not store personal information and are not used for marketing purposes. They include:
Because essential cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function, they are activated regardless of your consent choice.
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with gridkernx.com. The data collected is aggregated and does not directly identify individual visitors. We use this information to: identify the most popular content and pages; understand visitor navigation paths; detect technical errors and usability issues; and measure the effectiveness of website improvements.
Analytics cookies we use include:
Analytics cookies are only activated if you accept optional cookies through the cookie banner. You can withdraw this consent at any time.
Marketing cookies are used to understand whether visitors arrived at gridkernx.com through specific marketing channels (search advertising, referral links, email campaigns) and to measure campaign effectiveness. We use this data internally for marketing planning; we do not use it to retarget individual visitors with advertising on other websites.
Marketing cookies include:
Marketing cookies are only activated if you accept optional cookies through the cookie banner.
Functional cookies enhance your experience on gridkernx.com by remembering choices and settings beyond the current session. Examples include remembering your preferred language or regional settings. GridKern currently does not use extensive functional cookies beyond session management, but reserves the right to introduce them with notice and appropriate consent.
The following table describes the primary cookies set by gridkernx.com:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| gk_session | Essential | Maintains authenticated platform session | Session |
| gk_csrf | Essential | CSRF protection token for form submissions | Session |
| gk_cookie_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preference | 365 days |
| _ga | Analytics | Distinguishes unique site visitors (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Analytics | Persists Google Analytics session state | 2 years |
| _utm* | Marketing | Campaign attribution and traffic source tracking | 6 months |
This list is representative and may not be exhaustive. The specific cookies present on any given page may vary. We update this list when we add or remove cookies from our website.
You have several options for controlling cookies on gridkernx.com:
When you first visit gridkernx.com, a cookie banner will appear asking for your consent to optional (analytics and marketing) cookies. You can accept or decline optional cookies using this banner. Your choice is stored in the gk_cookie_consent cookie for 365 days.
If you declined optional cookies and later wish to change your preference, you can reset your consent by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, which will display the consent banner again.
Most web browsers provide settings that allow you to control cookies. You can typically:
To manage cookies in your browser, refer to your browser's documentation:
Please note that disabling essential cookies will prevent some features of gridkernx.com from functioning correctly. Blocking all cookies from all websites will affect functionality across many sites you visit.
If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics specifically without blocking all cookies, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This prevents Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits across all websites that use it.
Some cookies on gridkernx.com are set by third-party services that we use to provide functionality or analyze usage. These third parties may also collect information about your use of other websites as part of their services. GridKern does not control these third-party cookies and is not responsible for the privacy practices of the third parties that set them.
Third-party services we use that may set cookies include:
We do not use third-party advertising networks or allow third-party retargeting on gridkernx.com.
The GridKern platform (accessed via app.gridkernx.com or equivalent subdomain) uses additional cookies necessary for authenticated user sessions, application state management, and API security. These are all essential cookies required for the platform to function. Platform cookies are not subject to the analytics/marketing opt-out because they are strictly necessary for delivering the contracted service. Details about platform cookies are provided in the GridKern Customer Agreement.
Cookie data collected through analytics cookies is retained in our analytics platform for a maximum of 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted. Essential session cookies expire at session end or as indicated in the cookie table above. You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Information collected through cookies may be linked to other information we hold about you (such as account registration data) if you are a registered user. In that case, your rights under our Privacy Policy — including the right to access, correct, and delete your data — apply to the combined dataset.
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will post the revised policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. If we add new categories of optional cookies, we will present the consent banner again to allow you to update your preferences.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, contact us at:
GridKern, Inc.You can also find more information about our data handling practices in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.