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Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 23 October, 2020
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 personalised experience for both visitors and registered users. Some of these cookies may be set when a page is loaded, or when a visitor takes a particular action (like logging in, for example).
Many of the cookies we use are only set if you are a registered ONFORM user (so you don’t have to log in every time, for example), while others are set whenever you visit one of our websites, irrespective of whether you have an account.
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 (onform.net).
- In the Admin Consoles we host for our users.
- On ONFORMs we host for our users.
- In some emails we send.
Types of Cookies
The information below explains the types of cookies we use on our websites and why we use them.
Strictly Necessary
These cookies are essential for websites on our services to perform their basic functions. These include those required to allow registered users to authenticate and perform account related functions, as well as to save the contents of virtual “carts” on sites that have an ecommerce functionality.
Functionality
These cookies are used to store preferences set by users such as account name, language, and location.
Security
We use these cookies to help identify and prevent potential security risks.
Analytics and Performance
Performance cookies collect information on how users interact with our websites, including what pages are visited most, as well as other analytical data. We use these details to improve how our websites function and to understand how users interact with them.
Third Party / Embedded Content
ONFORMs may make use of different third party applications and services to enhance the experience of visitors. These include embedded content from Youtube and Vimeo. As a result, cookies may be set by these third parties, and used by them to track your online activity. We have no direct control over the information that is collected by these cookies.
User ONFORMs
In addition to the cookies set on our own sites, we utilise cookies for aggregating the number of visitors to user ONFORMs, as well as the number from specific geographic locations. A visitor is counted when we see a user or browser for the first time in a given period.
Examples
Below are examples of the cookies set by ONFORM, with explanations of their purpose. Some of these cookies are set across our whole network, whereas some are specific to individual services (e.g. onform.net). Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, but rather aims to be representative.
Analytics and Performance
utma / utmb / utmc / utmt / utmz / ga / gat / gid
These relate to Google Analytics. Google Analytics gathers information that helps us understand how visitors interact with our websites, which allow us to create a better experience for our visitors.
Functionality
__stripe_sid / __stripe_mid
For processing payment and to aid in fraud detection.
wordpress_logged_in*
Checks whether or not the current visitor is a logged in ONFORM user.
wp-settings-{user_id}
Persists a user’s Admin Console configuration.
Strictly Necessary
hasConsent
Remembers the state of visitor acceptance to the cookie banner. Will be set as either true or false depending on whether the visitor clicks Accept or Reject.
wordpress_test_cookie
Checks if cookies are enabled to provide appropriate user experience.
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 utilising 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 you may visit the following sites:
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.
Cookie Banner
You may see a “cookie banner” on our website and/or across our network (like on users’ ONFORMs, or Admin Consoles). We’ll display the banner to you periodically, just in case you change your mind.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, you can find the most relevant contact details in our Privacy Policy.
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