Cookie Policy
Your Big Year®
Last updated: 19 January 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Your Big Year, a program operated by International Connector LLC ("we", "us", "our"), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and complies with:
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
UK GDPR
The ePrivacy Directive (and applicable national implementations)
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), where applicable
2. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.
We may also use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, and local storage. For simplicity, all such technologies are referred to as “cookies” in this policy.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as logging in or filling out forms.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest / necessity for service delivery (GDPR Article 6(1)(f))
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))
3.4 Security Cookies
These cookies help detect malicious activity and protect user accounts and platform integrity.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (GDPR Article 6(1)(f))
4. Cookies We Do Not Use
We do not use:
Cookies for automated decision-making with legal or significant effects
Sensitive-category tracking cookies
Third-party advertising or behavioral profiling cookies without explicit consent
5. Cookie Consent and Control
When you first visit our website, you are presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your cookie preferences by category
Non-essential cookies are not set unless you provide explicit consent.
You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time by accessing the cookie settings on our website.
6. Managing Cookies via Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality.
Instructions for managing cookies can usually be found in your browser’s help section.
7. Data Retention
Cookies are retained for different periods depending on their purpose:
Session cookies expire when you close your browser
Persistent cookies remain until they expire or are deleted
Specific retention periods are documented in our internal cookie register and reviewed regularly.
8. International Data Transfers
Where cookies involve processing data outside the EEA or UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.
9. Your Rights
Under GDPR and UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Be informed about our use of cookies
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to non-essential processing
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
California residents may exercise additional rights under CCPA/CPRA as described in our Privacy Policy.
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Material updates will be communicated via the website or, where appropriate, by email.
11. Contact Information
For questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
Hannan Khan
International Connector LLC
Email: hannan@internationalconnector.com