This Website Cookie Policy applies only to cookies and similar technologies used on the public Operator Asset Exchange website. It does not cover cookies used within the logged-in OAE software platform.
1. What this policy covers
This Website Cookie Policy explains how Operator Asset Exchange (“we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the public website.
2. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include pixels, tags, local storage and session storage.
3. How we use website cookies
- enable essential website functionality and security;
- remember cookie preference choices;
- understand how visitors use the website;
- measure website performance and page engagement; and
- improve website content and user experience.
4. Cookie categories
| Category | Purpose | Consent required? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary cookies | Core website functionality, security, network management and remembering cookie choices. | No, where genuinely necessary. |
| Functional cookies | Preferences and usability. | Depends on whether essential or optional. |
| Analytics cookies | Website traffic, usage patterns and performance, including Google Analytics. | Yes, where required by applicable law. |
5. Cookies that may be used
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Operator Asset Exchange | Stores your cookie preference selection. | Up to 6 months, depending on configuration. |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics reporting. | Up to 2 years, depending on configuration. |
| _ga_YXHQ24TMF9 | Google Analytics | Persists session state and supports analytics reporting. | Up to 2 years, depending on configuration. |
6. Google Analytics and consent
We use Google Analytics 4 to measure website traffic and performance. Analytics is optional: Google Analytics is not loaded and no analytics data is sent until you select Accept analytics in the cookie banner. If you select Reject, Google Analytics remains blocked.
If you accept analytics, Google Analytics may collect page views, session data, traffic source, device/browser information, approximate location and interaction events. The website uses Google Analytics 4 Measurement ID G-YXHQ24TMF9.
Your analytics preference is stored locally in your browser so the website can remember your choice. You can change it at any time using Cookie Settings in the website footer.
7. Consent and control
When you first visit the website, you should be presented with cookie controls that allow you to accept, reject or manage non-essential cookies. You can also control cookies through browser settings.
8. Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party providers that support analytics, hosting, security or website functionality.
9. Relationship with other policies
This policy should be read with the Website Privacy Policy and Website Terms of Use. Platform cookies are covered by the Platform Cookie Policy.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Website Cookie Policy from time to time.
11. Contact us
For questions about this Website Cookie Policy, contact support@operatorassetexchange.com.