IP Addresses and Cookies
We collect information by placing cookies on your computer, tablet or mobile device ("device"). A cookie is a small text file that the browser deploys on your device. It is basically a tool that stores information about visits to websites and recognizes you and your preferences every time you visit. It guarantees the functionality of the site and allows us to provide members with the services they request.
When you visit, a session identification cookie is implanted in your device that only lasts the time of your visit. We also implant persistent cookies ("local storage devices") on the members' devices, so that they can remember you and make your experience faster and easier.
You can adapt the settings of your browser and mobile device to block cookies and local storage devices, but if you do, you may not have access to some of the services that offers.
1) Cookies: Which Ones Do We Use and Why?
Essential cookies:
These are necessary for our website to work. If you choose to disable cookies for our website you will not be able to use many of the features.
Examples include:
- Session cookies that remember your actions as you navigate our websites.
- Security cookies that check the validity of your actions during your visit helping to keep our websites and services safe and secure.
Analytics and Performance cookies
These cookies help us collect information about how you use our websites over time; the areas you visit, the time spent on our websites and issues and errors you may encounter. This information helps us to continually improve the information we provide and the performance of our websites and services.
2) Management and Release of Personal Information
Third-Party Advertisements and Cookie Tracking: The advertisements you see on our website may be served by third parties who use their own cookies to monitor how many times you have seen an advertisement and to track your visits across different sites where their ads appear. This tracking, which is anonymous, aims to provide ads that are more relevant to your interests and to limit the frequency of the same ad. For instance, if you have recently searched for cars, you might see advertisements for car services on our site. We do not control these third-party cookies and cannot access the data they collect, but you can opt out of this type of tracking through online advertiser settings.
3) Further Tracking Techniques
Web beacons, clear GIFs or pixel tags are used across our websites to monitor user interaction and optimize our online presence. These technologies can be found embedded in emails and websites to track engagement anonymously.
4) Restrictions Without Cookies
You can set your device to either accept all cookies, alert you when cookies are sent, or not to accept cookies at all. Opting out of cookies may impair your ability to fully enjoy our website and prevent personalized services. Check the 'Help' menu of your browser to learn how to adjust your cookie settings, as each browser is different.
5) Miscellaneous
Additional Details on Data Practices
Our Privacy Policy provides further details on how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal data. Should you have any concerns about your personal data's handling, or if you wish to access your data, please reach out to our Privacy Officer via email.