Introduction
Our Privacy Policy explains our principles when it comes to the collection, processing, and storage of your information. This policy specifically explains how we, our partners, and users of our services deploy cookies, as well as the options you have to control them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of data, stored in text files, that are stored on your computer or other device when websites are loaded in a browser. They are widely used to “remember” you and your preferences, either for a single visit (through a “session cookie”) or for multiple repeat visits (using a “persistent cookie”). They ensure a consistent and efficient experience for visitors, and perform essential functions such as allowing users to register and remain logged in. Cookies may be set by the site that you are visiting (known as “first party cookies”), or by third parties, such as those who serve content or provide advertising or analytics services on the website (“third party cookies”). Both websites and HTML emails may also contain other tracking technologies such as “web beacons” or “pixels.” These are typically small transparent images that provide us with statistics, for similar purposes as cookies. They are often used in conjunction with cookies, though they are not stored on your computer in the same way. As a result, if you disable cookies, web beacons may still load, but their functionality will be restricted.
How we use cookies
We use cookies for a number of different purposes. Some cookies are necessary for technical reasons; some enable a personalized experience for both visitors and registered users; and some allow the display of advertising from selected third party networks. Some of these cookies may be set when a page is loaded, or when a visitor takes a particular action (clicking the “like” or “share” button on a blog post, for example). For more information on the choices you have about the cookies we use, please see the Controlling Cookies section below.
Where we place cookies
We set cookies in a number of different locations across our services. These include:
- On our website (permalink.co).
- In the administrative dashboards of our website.
- On sites we host for our customers.
Cookies used on this website
Necessary cookies
Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Expiry | Type | Purpose |
| rc::a | google.com | Persistent | HTML | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website. |
| rc::b | google.com | Session | HTML | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots |
| rc::c | google.com | Session | HTML | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots |
Preference cookies
Preference cookies enable a website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region that you are in.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Expiry | Type | Purpose |
| player | vimeo.com | 1 Year | HTTP | Saves the user’s preferences when playing embedded videos from Vimeo. |
| sync_active | vimeo.com | Persistent | HTML | Contains data on visitor’s video-content preferences – This allows the website to remember parameters such as preferred volume or video quality. The service is provided by Vimeo.com. |
Analytics cookies
Analytics cookies help website owners to understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website. These cookies collect information in the aggregate to give us insight into how our website is being used. We anonymize IP addresses in Google Analytics, and the anonymized data is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. The following table has more information about these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Expiry | Type | Purpose |
| _ga | permalink.co | 2 Year | HTTP | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. |
| _gat | permalink.co | 1 Day | HTTP | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate |
| _gid | permalink.co | 1 Day | HTTP | Registers unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website |
| collect | google-analytics.com | Session | Pixels | Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor’s device and behavior. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels. |
Marketing cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third party advertisers.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Expiry | Type | Purpose |
| _fbp | permalink.co | 3 months | HTTP | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers. |
| fr | facebook.com | 3 months | HTTP | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers. |
| NID | google.com | 6 months | HTTP | Registers unique ID that identifies a returning user’s device. The ID is used for targeted ads. |
| tr | facebook.com | Session | Pixel | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers. |
Third-Party use of cookies and other tracking technologies
Some content or applications, including advertisements, on the Website, are served by third parties, including advertisers, ad networks and servers, content providers, and application providers. These third parties may use cookies alone or in conjunction with web beacons or other tracking technologies to collect information about you when you use our Website. The information they collect may be associated with your personal information or they may collect information, including personal information, about your online activities over time and across different websites and other online services. They may use this information to provide you with interest-based (behavioral) advertising or other targeted content.
We do not control these third parties’ tracking technologies or how they may be used. If you have any questions about an advertisement or other targeted content, you should contact the responsible provider directly. For information about how you can opt out of receiving targeted advertising from many providers, see our Privacy Policy: Choices About How We Use and Disclose Your Information.
Controlling cookies
Visitors may wish to restrict the use of cookies or completely prevent them from being set. Most browsers provide for ways to control cookie behavior such as the length of time they are stored – either through built-in functionality or by utilizing third party plugins. If you disable cookies, please be aware that some of the features of our service may not function correctly. To find out more on how to manage and delete cookies, visit aboutcookies.org. For more details on your choices regarding use of your web browsing activity for interest-based advertising visit youronlinechoices.eu (EU based) or optout.aboutads.info (US based).
On a mobile device, you may also be to adjust your settings to limit tracking.
For example, you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing Google’s opt-out browser add-on, or from Hotjar by using the Do Not Track header.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, you can find the most relevant contact details in our Privacy Policy.