Cookie Notice

Last modified: June 24, 2019

This Cookie Notice applies to the Coolgc websites https://www.coolgc.com/, coolgc.com. It supplements Coolgc’s Privacy Policy, which may be accessed here: Privacy Notice.

Any questions or concerns relating to the use of cookies by our website and our Apps and the processing of personal data obtained through its use may be directed to: privacy@coolgc.com.


1. Cookies – What Are They and How Do We Use Them?

Coolgc uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information about the use of our website and Apps in order to make them function effectively and also to improve our website visitors’ experience when they browse our website and App user experience. A cookie is a small file that is stored on a user's computer for record-keeping purposes. Coolgc typically uses both session ID cookies and persistent cookies.

We use session cookies to make it easier for you to navigate our sites and our Apps. A session cookie expires when you close your browser or an App on your device. A persistent cookie remains on your hard drive for an extended period of time, and can be used when you return to our site to help identify you or allow you to log in, or on other third-party sites to communicate to you via online-marketing channels. If you reject cookies, you may still use our site or our App, but your ability to use some areas of the site will be limited and you may need to re-enter your personal data when you register.


2. Blocking Cookies

You do not have to accept all of the cookies used by our website or App. If you reject certain cookies, however, you may not be able to use some of the features of our websites. Your browser or device may be configured to allow you to refuse or delete cookies or to be notified when a cookie is stored on your device. To change your web browser or device settings for cookies, you can follow the instructions in the help section of your web browser or visit allaboutcookies.org and for Apps - in the settings of your device. You may also find information about how to disable specific cookies using the links provided in the tables in Section 3 below.

Please note that by deleting or blocking cookies that are strictly necessary for the performance of our website or App, it may not function correctly and you may not be able to access certain areas of the website or the App.


3. What Do We Collect?

We use the following types of cookies on our website and our App:

Strictly Necessary Cookies::

These cookies are necessary for the website and our App to function and cannot be switched off without impairing the functioning of our website. They are set to respond to actions taken by you to make a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser or device settings to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. We do not collect strictly necessary cookies on our websites.

Performance Cookies:

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website and our App. [All information these cookies collect is aggregated by third-party providers or immediately by us.] If you block these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our website, or will not be able to remember your preferences you chose for our App. These cookies include:

Cookie Purpose Further Information/Links Duration/Validity
svSession Creates activities and BI Permanent
hs Security Session
incap_ses_${Proxy-ID}_${Site-ID} Security Session
incap_visid_${Proxy-ID}_${Site-ID} Security Session
nlbi_{ID} Security Persistent cookie
XSRF-TOKEN Security Persistent cookie
smSession Identify logged in site members Two weeks
Google Analytics Non-personalised analytics
Yandex.Metric Non-personalised analytics

Functional Cookies:

These cookies enable the website and our App to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages and our App. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly. These cookies include:

Cookie Purpose Further Information/Links Duration/Validity
seen-cookie-message Check if Cookies Notice was demonstrated to user 30 days

Targeting Cookies:

These cookies may be set through our website or Apps by partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites or an App. They do not directly store your personal details but do uniquely identify your browser or your device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less personalised advertising. We do not collect targeting cookies except for the cookies mentioned under Performance Cookies.

4. Links to Other Sites

The Coolgc website and our Apps may contain links to other sites that are not owned or controlled by Coolgc. Please be aware that Coolgc is not responsible for the privacy or security practices of such other sites. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every web site that collects personally identifiable information.


5. Other Information

Where we work with third-party vendors to apply cookies on our behalf and they have access to personal data collected via cookies or other apps, they are subject to appropriate contractual safeguards in line with the requirements of the GDPR. Any personal data that we collect from the application of cookies are stored on servers that may be hosted in and outside EU. We retain personal data collected by means of cookies needed for personalized services where you have consented to the use of cookies for those purposes, and otherwise only for as long as necessary to aggregate personal data that we use for website performance and audience measurement.