Introduction
This Cookie Notice explains how Hawksman Group Ltd (“Hawksman Technology”) uses cookies and similar technologies (for example pixels and web beacons) when you visit our website. This Policy explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them. Where personal information is collected by Hawksman Technology, such collection is covered by our Privacy Notice, available [here](insert link to Privacy Notice).
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website in order to remember information about you, such as your language preference or login information. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work or work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information. For example, cookies allow us to collect information such as browser type, time spent on our websites, pages visited, registrations, submissions, information requests, language preferences, and other traffic data.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Hawksman Technology) are called “first-party cookies”. Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies”. Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g. like advertising, interactive content, and analytics). The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.
Why do we Use Cookies and which Cookies do we Use?
We use first-party and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies for the following purposes:
More specifically, we use the following types of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Websites to function correctly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are typically only set in response to actions you perform, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms. You can configure your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the Websites will not work if you do so. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Websites. They help us determine which pages are most and least popular and see how visitors navigate the Websites. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our Websites and will not be able to monitor their performance.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
As you will see if you visit our Cookie Settings, we use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies or other tracking technologies to help us analyze how users interact with our Websites and services, compile reports on their activity, and provide other services related to their activity and usage. The technologies used by Google may collect information such as your IP address, time of visit, whether you are a returning visitor, and any referring website. The technologies used by Google Analytics do not gather information that personally identifies you. The information generated by Google Analytics will be transmitted to and stored by Google and will be subject to Google’s privacy policies. To learn more about Google’s partner services and to learn how to opt-out of tracking of analy)cs by Google, click here.
How Can I Control Cookies?
Your Cookie Preferences for this Website
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. When you first visit our Websites, we will present you with a banner which offers you choices about whether to accept or reject cookies or tracking technologies of different types. If you wish to change your preferences regarding cookies, you can do so any )me by clicking the Cookie Settings link at the bottom of this page.
Browser Settings
You can block Cookies by changing your internet browser settings to refuse all or some cookies. If you choose to block all cookies (including Strictly Necessary Cookies), you may not be able to access all or parts of the Websites.
You can find out more about cookies and how to manage them by visiting www.AboutCookies.org.
Please note that we respect Global Privacy Controls (GPC) for cookies on all sites and will automatically opt you out of all but “Strictly Necessary” cookies when a GPC setting is detected.
Platform Controls
You can opt out of Cookies set by specific en))es by following the instructions found at these links:
• Adobe: hWps://www.adoble.com/privacy/opt-out.html
• Google: hWps://myadcenter.google.com
• Facebook: hWps://www.facebook.com/about/ads
• LinkedIn: hWps://www.linkedin.com/pse[ngs/guest-controls
• Microsoft: hWps://account.microsoa.com/privacy/ad-se[ngs/
• Twitter: hWps://twiWer.com/personaliza)on
• Yahoo: hWps://policies.yahoo.com/xa/en/yahoo/privacy/topics/opt-oubaq/
Advertising Industry Resources
You can understand which en))es have currently enabled cookies for your browser or mobile device and how to opt out of some of those cookies by accessing the Network Advertising Initiative’s website or the Digital Advertising Alliance’s website. For more information on mobile specific opt-out choices, visit the Network Advertising Initiative’s Mobile Choices Website. Please note these opt-out mechanisms are specific to the device or browser on which they are exercised. Therefore, you will need to opt out on every browser and device that you use.
Google Analy)cs
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics uses Cookies or other tracking technologies to help us analyze how users interact with the Website, compile reports on their activity, and provide other services related to their activity and usage. The technologies used by Google may collect information such as your IP address, )me of visit, whether you are a returning visitor, and any referring website. The information generated by Google Analytics will be transmited to and stored by Google and will be subject to Google’s privacy policies. To learn more about Google’s partner services and to learn how to opt out of tracking of analytics by Google, click here.
Google reCAPTCHA
We use Google reCAPTCHA, a free service provided by Google, Inc., to protect our Websites from spam and abuse. Google reCAPTCHA uses advanced risk analysis techniques to decipher humans and bots.
Google reCAPTCHA works differently depending on what version is deployed. For example, you may be asked to check a box indicating that you are not a robot or Google reCAPTCHA may detect abusive traffic without user interaction. Google reCAPTCHA works by transmitting certain types of information to Google, such as the referrer URL, IP address, visitor behaviour, operating system information, browser and length of the visit, cookies, and mouse movements. Your use of Google reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. More information as to Google reCAPTCHA and how it works is available here.
“Do Not Track” Signals
Some internet browsers incorporate a “Do Not Track” feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Given that there is not a uniform way that browsers communicate the “Do Not Track” signal, our Websites do not currently interpret, respond to or alter its practices when it receives “Do Not Track” signals.
How Often Will You Update this Cookie Notice?
We may update this Cookie Notice from )me to )me in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookie Notice regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
Effective Date of Notice
This Cookie Notice was last updated on November 7, 2023.
Where Can I Get Further Information?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at connect@hawksmantechnology.com
