Last Updated: April 11, 2025
This Cookies Policy explains how GimbalForCamera.com, a digital property owned and operated by CookiMedia, uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, support website functionality, and help us improve the services we provide.
When you visit GimbalForCamera.com, cookies may be placed on your device automatically. By continuing to browse or interact with the site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You may withdraw your consent or change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or a cookie management tool if provided.
1. Who We Are
GimbalForCamera.com is a website that provides in-depth reviews, tutorials, comparisons, and guides on camera gimbals, stabilizers, and related filming equipment. The site is part of the CookiMedia content network, which manages several web platforms focused on empowering creators, photographers, and video professionals through clear and honest content.
This Cookies Policy applies to all users who access the site, regardless of their location or device.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. These files contain information that helps the site remember your preferences, actions, and interactions for a smoother and more personalized experience.
Cookies do not typically contain personal data, but when combined with other stored data or if used by third-party services, they may be capable of identifying individuals.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enable core functionality of the site (e.g., navigation, form submissions)
- Understand how visitors use and interact with the site
- Monitor traffic and improve performance
- Store your preferences, such as dark mode or language settings
- Track affiliate referrals and commission-eligible purchases
- Integrate content such as videos, forms, or widgets from third-party platforms
- Deliver relevant analytics to improve editorial decisions
- Support legal compliance with global privacy regulations
Cookies help us improve your experience without requiring you to re-enter information every time you visit the site.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We use several categories of cookies, each serving a specific purpose:
4.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They include:
- Session management
- Access to secure areas
- Load balancing
- Fraud prevention and authentication
Without these cookies, the site may not operate correctly or some features may be unavailable.
Example:
- Remembering your session when moving between pages
4.2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website. They do not identify individual users but help us understand:
- Which pages are popular
- Where users spend the most time
- If users encounter errors
- How the site performs across different devices
We use third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, which may set cookies to collect this information.
Example:
- Tracking how long a visitor stays on a comparison page
4.3. Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance functionality and personalization. They may:
- Remember your language or region
- Retain form entries between sessions
- Store your preferred view settings or accessibility options
Functional cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we embed.
Example:
- Remembering your display settings or comment preferences
4.4. Affiliate and Marketing Cookies
While GimbalForCamera.com does not run ads, we use affiliate cookies to track clicks and purchases. These cookies:
- Identify if a product sale should be attributed to our referral
- Track commission-eligible transactions with our affiliate partners
- Operate within a set timeframe (e.g., 24 hours or 30 days)
We participate in affiliate programs where third-party networks may set cookies once you click an external link. These cookies do not store your payment details.
Example:
- Tracking a product purchase made on an external retailer’s site
4.5. Third-Party Embedded Cookies
Certain pages may include embedded content from platforms such as:
- YouTube (for video demonstrations)
- Google Forms (for surveys or polls)
- Social media (share buttons or embedded posts)
These platforms may set cookies independently, which are governed by their respective privacy policies. We have no control over third-party cookies set through embedded tools.
5. Duration of Cookies
Cookies may be stored either as:
Session Cookies
- Deleted once you close your browser
- Temporary and used only during your current session
Persistent Cookies
- Remain on your device for a defined period
- Useful for remembering preferences across sessions
Each cookie has its own expiration date, typically ranging from a few minutes to several months, depending on its function and settings.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by external providers and not controlled directly by GimbalForCamera.com. These include:
- Google Analytics: Performance and usage data
- YouTube: Playback and engagement tracking
- Affiliate Networks: Click tracking and attribution
- Security Plugins: Protection and anti-spam measures
Third-party cookies may change without notice. We recommend reviewing the cookie policies of these platforms if you have concerns about their use.
7. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage cookies in several ways:
Through Your Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to:
- View cookies currently stored on your device
- Block all or specific types of cookies
- Set rules for particular websites
- Clear cookies when exiting your browser
Popular browser support pages:
Through In-Site Cookie Notices
When you visit GimbalForCamera.com for the first time, a cookie banner may appear allowing you to accept or customize your preferences. Your choice will be remembered using a cookie.
If you wish to change your choice later, you may clear your cookies via your browser or revisit the site and reconfigure your preferences.
Opting Out of Analytics Tools
You can disable data collection by Google Analytics using their browser opt-out tool.
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting. Our site currently does not respond to DNT signals, as there is no consistent industry standard for how such signals should be interpreted. However, you can still manage your privacy preferences through the tools mentioned above.
9. Cookies and Consent (GDPR, ePrivacy)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ePrivacy Directive, consent must be obtained before placing non-essential cookies on your device if you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or similar jurisdictions.
By default, our cookie banner is displayed to EEA visitors, providing the option to:
- Accept all cookies
- Customize preferences
- Reject non-essential cookies
Consent is recorded and may be renewed periodically or upon significant policy changes.
10. Cookies and CCPA Compliance
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:
- Know what categories of personal information are collected
- Understand whether cookies are used for sale or sharing of personal data
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal data)
We do not use cookies for targeted advertising, nor do we sell or monetize cookie-based data.
11. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our site’s practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date” at the top.
We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed.
12. Contacting Us About Cookies
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about our use of cookies or this policy, you may contact us using the information below:
📧 Email: hello@gimbalforcamera.com
📌 Subject Line: Cookies Policy Inquiry
We aim to respond within 48 hours on business days.
13. Summary of Key Points
- Cookies are used to enhance functionality, understand user behavior, and track affiliate sales
- You have full control over cookie usage through browser settings or in-site tools
- Third-party services may set their own cookies
- No personal data is sold or monetized
- Consent is obtained where required under applicable laws
- Cookie usage supports the editorial, operational, and technical needs of GimbalForCamera.com
- CookiMedia upholds high standards of data protection and transparency across all its platforms
Thank you for trusting GimbalForCamera.com and CookiMedia with your data experience. Our goal is to respect your privacy while continuing to deliver helpful, engaging, and user-focused content in the most secure and ethical way possible.