Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

GlobalPing ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website and network diagnostic platform at https://www.globalping.net (the "Service"). This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies when you visit and use our Service.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which provide additional detail about how we handle your information.

We take a minimalist approach to cookies. We do not use advertising cookies, marketing tracking pixels, or behavioral profiling technologies. The cookies and local storage technologies we use are limited to what is essential for the Service to function properly and to remember your preferences.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to improve the browsing experience, and to provide reporting information to website owners.

2.1 Types of Technologies

Several types of technologies are used to store or access information on your device:

• First-Party Cookies: Cookies set directly by GlobalPing when you visit our website.
• Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by third-party services that operate on our website (such as CDN providers).
• Local Storage: A web browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device. Unlike cookies, local storage data is not sent to the server with every request.
• Session Storage: Similar to local storage but data is cleared when the browser session ends.

2.2 Cookie Categories

Cookies can also be categorized by their duration and purpose:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.
• Essential Cookies: Cookies strictly necessary for the Service to function.
• Functional Cookies: Cookies that enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
• Analytical Cookies: Cookies that help us understand how visitors interact with the Service (we do not currently use these).

3. How We Use Cookies

GlobalPing uses cookies and local storage for the following specific purposes:

3.1 Essential Functionality

• Session Management: We use server-side sessions to maintain your session state across page requests. This is necessary for the Service to function properly, including maintaining authentication and test state.

3.2 User Preferences

• Language Preference: We store your selected language preference so that the Service is displayed in your preferred language on subsequent visits. GlobalPing supports multiple languages including English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, and Indonesian.
• Theme Preference: We store your dark/light mode preference using browser local storage so that the Service respects your visual preference across sessions.

3.3 Usage Management

• Quota Tracking: For certain diagnostic tools (such as the Port Scanner), we use browser local storage to track your usage quota locally on your device. This helps us enforce fair usage limits without requiring server-side tracking or account registration.

3.4 What We Do NOT Use Cookies For

We want to be transparent about what we do not use cookies for:

• We do not use advertising or marketing cookies.
• We do not use behavioral tracking or profiling cookies.
• We do not use analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics).
• We do not use social media tracking cookies.
• We do not share cookie data with advertising networks or data brokers.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

The following table lists all first-party cookies that GlobalPing may set on your device:

4.1 First-Party Cookies

| Purpose | Type | Duration | Can Be Disabled? | |---|---|---|---| | Session management — maintains your server session across page loads. Required for the Service to function. | Essential | Deleted when browser is closed | No | | Language preference — stores your selected language for the Service interface. | Functional | Persistent (until manually cleared) | Yes |

4.2 Cookie Configuration

Our essential cookies are configured with appropriate security settings, including encrypted transmission over HTTPS and protections against cross-site request forgery (CSRF).

5. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, GlobalPing uses browser local storage for the following purposes:

5.1 Local Storage Items

| Purpose | Duration | Can Be Cleared? | |---|---|---| | Theme preference — stores your dark/light mode preference for subsequent visits. | Persistent (until manually cleared) | Yes | | Usage quota tracking — stores usage data for diagnostic tools that have rate limits. | Persistent (auto-resets based on quota cycle) | Yes |

5.2 How Local Storage Differs from Cookies

Unlike cookies, local storage data:

• Is not transmitted to our servers with every HTTP request.
• Can store larger amounts of data than cookies.
• Has no automatic expiration (persistent until manually cleared).
• Is accessible only through JavaScript running on the same domain.

We use local storage specifically for preferences and quota data that do not need to be transmitted to our servers, reducing unnecessary network traffic and enhancing your privacy.

6. Third-Party Cookies and Services

While GlobalPing itself does not set third-party cookies, certain third-party services embedded in or used by the Service may set their own cookies or similar technologies.

6.1 Third-Party Services

The following third-party services are used by GlobalPing and may set cookies or collect data through their own mechanisms:

jsDelivr CDN

• Purpose: Delivers static assets including JavaScript libraries, stylesheets, and Google Fonts.
• Cookies: jsDelivr may set cookies related to content delivery, caching, and performance optimization.
• Privacy Policy: https://www.jsdelivr.com/privacy-policy-jsdelivr-net

Google Fonts

• Purpose: Provides web fonts for improved typography and multilingual text rendering across the Service.
• Cookies: When your browser loads fonts from Google's servers, Google may collect standard web request data including your IP address and browser headers.
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Ip2Region

• Purpose: Primary IP address geolocation data provider (country, province/state, city, ISP, geographic coordinates, time zone, postal code).
• Cookies: Ip2Region lookups are performed locally on our servers. Your IP address is not transmitted to any external servers. Ip2Region does not set cookies through our Service.

MaxMind / DB-IP ASN Database

• Purpose: Provides ASN (Autonomous System Number) and organization data for IP addresses. Used as a supplementary data source to Ip2Region.
• Cookies: ASN lookups are performed locally on our servers. Your IP address is not transmitted to external servers. MaxMind does not set cookies through our Service.
• Privacy Policy: https://www.maxmind.com/en/privacy-policy

6.2 No Control Over Third-Party Cookies

We do not control the cookies set by third-party services. The use of cookies by these third parties is governed by their respective privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services to understand their data practices.

6.3 Blocking Third-Party Cookies

You can block or limit third-party cookies through your browser settings. Please note that blocking certain third-party cookies may affect the appearance or functionality of the Service (for example, web fonts may not load correctly).

7. How to Manage Cookies

7.1 Browser Controls

You can control, manage, and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here is how to access cookie settings in popular browsers:

| Browser | Instructions | |---|---| | Google Chrome | Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data | | Mozilla Firefox | Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data | | Microsoft Edge | Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies | | Safari (macOS) | Safari > Preferences > Privacy | | Safari (iOS) | Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security | | Opera | Settings > Privacy & security > Cookies and other site data |

7.2 Managing Local Storage

To manage local storage data:

• Chrome: Developer Tools (F12) > Application > Local Storage
• Firefox: Developer Tools (F12) > Storage > Local Storage
• Edge: Developer Tools (F12) > Application > Local Storage
• Safari: Developer tools (enable from Preferences > Advanced) > Storage

You can also clear all local storage data by clearing your browser's site data or browsing data.

7.3 Effects of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware of the following effects:

| Cookie/Storage | Effect if Disabled | |---|---| | Session cookie | Service may not function properly. Session state and page-to-page continuity may be disrupted. | | Language cookie | The Service will default to automatic language detection. Your language preference will not persist across sessions. | | Theme preference (local storage) | The Service will default to automatic theme detection based on your system preferences. Your dark/light mode preference will not persist across sessions. | | Usage quota (local storage) | Usage quota tracking for rate-limited tools will reset each session. This may result in different quota behavior. |

7.4 Opt-Out Tools

You may also use the following tools to manage online tracking more broadly:

• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): https://www.youronlinechoices.com/
• Your Ad Choices (US): https://optout.aboutads.info/

Please note that since we do not participate in advertising networks or behavioral tracking, these opt-out tools will have limited effect on your experience with GlobalPing specifically.

8. Cookies and Network Diagnostic Tools

8.1 How Diagnostic Tools Use Cookies

GlobalPing's network diagnostic tools (ICMP Ping, TCP Ping, HTTP/HTTPS Speed Test, MTR, DNS Query, Port Scanner, CIDR Scanner, and IP Information Lookup) are designed to function with minimal reliance on cookies:

• Test Execution: Diagnostic tests do not require cookies to function. Tests are initiated via HTTP requests and results are delivered through WebSocket connections using token-based authentication rather than cookie-based authentication.
• WebSocket Authentication: Real-time diagnostic data is delivered through WebSocket connections that use cryptographic token-based authentication. This authentication mechanism does not rely on cookies.
• Usage Quotas: For tools with usage limits, quotas are tracked using browser local storage rather than server-side cookies, reducing the data transmitted to our servers.

8.2 No Diagnostic Data in Cookies

We do not store diagnostic test results, IP addresses, hostnames, or any other test data in cookies or local storage. All diagnostic data is processed server-side and delivered directly to your browser session.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

9.1 Notification

When we make material changes to this Cookie Policy, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
• Post a notice on our website informing you of the changes.
• For significant changes that affect your privacy choices, provide additional notice through prominent website banners or notifications.

9.2 Reviewing This Policy

We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about how we use cookies and related technologies. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your privacy choices, please contact us:

• Website: https://www.globalping.net
• Email: Please use the contact form available on our website.

For cookie-related inquiries, please include "Cookie Policy Inquiry" in the subject line or heading of your communication.

By using GlobalPing, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.

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