Website Cookie Policy V01 (Updated 04 Jan 2022)

1. How CIM Uses Cookies

This Cookie Policy describes how CIM uses cookies and options users have regarding those cookies. This policy covers cookies that may be used in connection with the websites (including apps) owned and controlled by CIM (the “Sites”).

In some cases, we may use cookies to collect information that is defined as personal data, or that can become personal data if we combine it with other information. In such cases, CIM’s Data Privacy Policy will apply in addition to this Website Cookie Policy.

2. What are Cookies

Cookies are small files, usually consisting of letters and numbers, placed on your computer, tablet, phone, or similar device, when you use that device to visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites operate more efficiently and provide analytical information.

Cookies are classified on our site as follows:

• Necessary Cookies: These are cookies that are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
• Non-Necessary Cookies: These are cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and are used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on our website.

3. How does CIM Collect and Use Other Information?

We and our service providers may use cookies for a variety of purposes, including to:

• Help us and third parties obtain information about your visits to our Sites
• Analyse your visiting patterns to improve our Sites
• Help you obtain information you are looking for
• Measure how many people use our Sites, and how they use them, to keep our Sites running efficiently and to better understand our Sites’ audiences

4. How long do Cookies stay on devices?

Some cookies operate from the time you visit a CIM service to the end of that particular web-browsing session. These cookies expire and are automatically deleted when you close your internet browser. These cookies are called “session” cookies.

Some cookies will stay on your device between browsing sessions. They do not expire when you close your browser. These cookies are called “persistent” cookies. The length of time a persistent cookie stays on your device varies from cookie to cookie. Persistent cookies may be used for a variety of purposes, such as to store your preferences so that they are available for the next visit, and to keep a more accurate account of how often you visit our Sites, how often you return, how your use of the Sites may vary over time.

5. Who puts the Cookies on devices?

Cookies may be placed on your device by CIM as the Site operator. These cookies are called “first party” cookies.  Some cookies may be placed on your device by a party other than CIM. These cookies are called “third party” cookies. These may come from third party functionality that can be embedded in websites such as YouTube, Facebook, etc.

6. How do I Manage Cookies?

You can decide whether or not to accept cookies. CIM complies with the EU’s GDPR regulations related to the use of cookies and visitors to our Sites are asked whether or not they want cookies placed on their browsers.  If you choose not to have cookies placed on your device, CIM will comply with your opt-out and no cookies that we personally control will be placed on your device.  In countries where an explicit opt-in is not required, we offer you the opportunity to opt out at any time; otherwise, we will place cookies on your device for the purposes stated above.

7. CIM Compliance with Cookie Laws and Regulations

CIM is committed to compliance with all applicable Irish laws. We take the privacy of our employees, customers, prospects, suppliers, partners, and any other visitor to our Sites seriously and ensure that we have put in place the necessary policies, procedures and processes to ensure we meet our legal obligations and protect the privacy of all individuals. Where required by law, we require an explicit opt-in from you before placing any cookies on your devices.

8. Data Privacy

CIM is committed to data privacy and adheres to applicable data protect laws. For more information about CIM’s approach to privacy see our Data Privacy Policy or contact us at privacy@cim.ie

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this cookie policy, you can contact CIM by using the mailing address below or by emailing us at privacy@cim.ie.  Please include your contact information, the name of the site or service, and a detailed description of your request or cookie concern.

Control and Information Management (CIM) Ltd

ATTN: Data Compliance

50A Rosemont Park Drive

Rosemount Business Park

Dublin, D11 TK4C

Ireland

We may change this policy at any time. Any changes to this policy will become effective when we make the revised policy available on or through the Sites.