The following statement sets out details of the cookies policy adopted by Cat regarding its website(s) (the "Website(s)"; "we"; "us" or "our") to gather and disseminate information ("Cookies Policy"). Whenever in this Cookies Policy that We refer to "you" or "yours"' the intention is to all users who make use of our Website(s).
We use cookies (small text files containing a string of alphanumeric characters that we put on your computer) and other similar tracking technologies (like web beacons, pixels, tags and scripts) to uniquely identify visitors' and/or users' browsers and to gather information about how visitor and/or user interaction with the Website(s), including for interest-based advertising. We use this information for the following purposes: assisting visitors and/or users in navigation; assisting in registration, login and the ability to provide feedback; analyzing the use of products, services or applications; and assisting with promotional and marketing efforts (including behavioral advertising). Some of our service providers, affiliates, sub-contractors, business partners, advertisers, publishers, advertising agencies and/or platforms, etc. (herein: "Third Parties"), may also use such technologies in connection with the services they perform on our behalf.
Cookies, by themselves, do not tell us your personally identifiable information unless you choose to provide this information to us (by, for example, registering for one of our services). However, once you choose to furnish the Website(s) with your personally identifiable information, this information may be linked to the data stored in the cookie.
We collect and/or use cookies through: (1) Website(s) operated by us and/or by our authorized Third Parties, from which you are accessing this Cookies Policy, including the Website; (2) through software and/or mobile applications that may be made available by us and/or by our authorized Third Parties, for use on or through computers and/or mobile devices. By using the Website, you agree to the terms and conditions of this Cookies Policy. Please read this Cookies Policy carefully.
1. Categories of Cookies
We use the following categories of cookies for our Website(s):
1.1. Session Cookies. These cookies are stored only temporarily during a browsing session and are deleted from your device when you close the browser. We use Session Cookies to support the functionality of the Website(s) and to understand your use of the Website(s), for example, which pages you visit, which links you use and how long you stay on each page.
1.2. Essential Cookies. These cookies are necessary for the operation of the Website(s) and, for example, enable a user to log-in and enjoy member benefits (if applicable).
1.3. Functional Cookies. We use Functional Cookies to save your settings on the Website(s) - settings such as your currency preference when using the Website. We also use Functional Cookies to store data so that you can easily find it the next time you visit the Website(s).
1.4. Persistent Cookies. These cookies are not deleted when you close your browser but are saved on your device for a fixed period or until you delete them. Each time you visit the Website(s), the server that set the cookie will recognize the Persistent Cookie saved on your device. We and others use Persistent Cookies to store your preferences, so that they are available for your next visit, for example, if you are already logged into our Website(s), these cookies will skip the log-in when you visit our Website(s) again.
1.5. Targeting and advertising Cookies. These cookies are used to collect information from you to help us to improve our Services as well as serve you with targeted advertisements that we believe will be relevant to you. We use targeting cookies on our Website(s) for various marketing initiatives and campaigns. We also may use some Analytics Cookies (see below) and other technologies to facilitate advertising.
1.6. Analytics Cookies. These cookies collect information about your use of the Website(s), and enable us to improve the way it works. These Analytics Cookies give us aggregated information that we use to monitor site performance, count page visits, spot technical errors, see how users reach the Website(s), and measure the effectiveness of advertising and targeted ads.
2. Information Sharing
We will disclose contact and/or billing information (if applicable) to Third Parties only as described in our Privacy Policy and/or this Cookies Policy:
2.1. With your express permission;
2.2. With our Partners (as defined in our Privacy Policy) and/or affiliates, which include entities controlling, controlled by, or under common control with us;
2.3. Where We contract with Third Parties (including our Partners as defined in our Privacy Policy) to provide our Services or be provided with certain services, such as analytics, data management services, web hosting and development ("Service Providers"). We ask Service Providers to confirm that their privacy and security practices are consistent with ours, we provide our Service Providers with only the information necessary for them to perform the services we request, and Service Providers are prohibited from using such information for purposes other than as specified by us;
2.4. In the event that we will be merged, sold, or in the event of a transfer of some or all of our assets (including in bankruptcy), or in the event of another corporate change, we may disclose or transfer information in connection with such transaction;
2.5. Where we believe it is necessary to protect the Website or its users; to enforce our terms or the legal rights of us or of others; or to comply with a request from governmental authorities, legal process, or other legal obligations;
2.6. We may also share and disclose other information that we collect, including aggregate information, as we consider necessary to develop and provide our services, including in the ways described herein and/or in our Privacy Policy; and
2.7. We may also be required to disclose information in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.
3. Third Party Cookies:
3.1. Google cookies. Google analytics cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our Website(s). We use the information to compile reports and to help improve our Website(s). These cookies collect information in an anonymous form, for example, determine the number of visitors, where the visitors have come to the Website(s) from and what buttons the visitor clicked. To read Google's privacy policy in respect of Google Analytics click here to opt-out of Google Analytics click here. Google cookies also include Google Ads 360 cookies for marketing, advertising and remarketing these enable to recognize visitors on the Website(s) of our advertising partners and to address them with interest-related information or ads. To find out about Googles Ads 360 cookies click here.
3.2. Facebook cookies. These cookies are used for interest-based advertising meaning ads you might like to see based on your activity on websites of Facebook. These cookies collect information from your Wesites' visit and enable promoting you ads through Facebook platforms. To unsubscribe from Facebook's interest-based ads, please follow Facebook's instructions here. More information about Facebook's privacy policy can be found here in the Facebook Privacy Policy.
3.3. Bing cookies. Bing cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our Website(s) for marketing, advertising, and remarketing purposes these cookies enable to recognize visitors on the websites of our advertising partners and to address them with interest-related information or ads. To read more about Microsoft/Bing privacy click here.
4. Browser Settings
Different web browsers provide varying degrees of control over your browser's cookies, session storage and local storage. You can change your browser settings, or if necessary, change to a different browser, to automatically prevent cookies from being stored. If you are concerned about online tracking you can also change your settings to send a "Do-Not-Track" signal to request the website not to use cookies or other mechanisms to track you, or you can install a browser extension, such as Disconnect, to block third-party tracking cookies on our Website(s). However, please note that certain features of our Website(s) may not work if you delete or disable cookies.
5. Contact Us
If you have any further questions regarding the data we collect, or how we use it, please contact us at the following address: [email protected]