Cookie Policy
Effective Date: June 30, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
How We Use Cookies
WorldBizDir uses cookies to keep you signed in, understand how the website is used, and remember preferences. Advertising cookies are not currently active. The table below explains current and planned categories.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core functionality such as security, account authentication, and saving your preferences. You cannot opt out of these cookies without disabling parts of the website.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookie | Keeps you logged in during your visit | Session |
| CSRF token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| Cookie consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
OptionalThese cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website — which pages are visited most often, how users navigate the site, and whether they encounter errors. This data helps us improve our website. All information is anonymised and cannot be used to identify you personally.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — stores session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 24 hours |
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising Cookies (Not Currently Active)
OptionalWorldBizDir does not currently load an advertising network. We may use third-party advertising in the future. Before enabling it, this policy and our consent controls will be updated to describe the cookies actually used.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
If advertising is enabled, preference and opt-out information will be provided here and through the applicable consent controls.
Functional Cookies
OptionalThese cookies allow us to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalised features — such as remembering your preferred country or category filter. They may also be used to provide services you have requested.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_prefs | Stores UI preferences (filters, country, language) | 30 days |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties that may set cookies on our website include:
- Google Analytics — Website analytics and usage data. View privacy policy.
- Future advertising provider — Not currently active; details will be added before activation. View privacy policy.
How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and parts of our website may no longer be fully accessible.
For more information about managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.
Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
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