GWI Cookie Policy

 

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide useful information to the owners of the site.

 

Websites this cookie policy is applicable to

 

Cookies we use

Strictly Necessary (Essential Cookies)

These cookies cannot be opted-out of since they are essential for the running of the website.

Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and to provide the user with the services they have requested. They are used for a variety of purposes, including: authentication, session management, security, the detection and prevention of fraudulent activity, and user preferences (such as their language, location, and font size).

Cookie Name Expires Purpose
Zendesk _cfruid Session This cookie is a part of the services provided by Cloudflare - Including load-balancing, deliverance of website content and serving DNS connection for website operators.
LinkedIn / Microsoft MSN Li_gc 6 months Stores cookie consent preferences.
Widget mediator zopim AWSALBCORS 7 days Provides load balancing functionality.

Vimeo

__cf_bm

30 minutes

Read and filter requests from bots.

Calendly

__cf_bm

30 minutes

Read and filter requests from bots.

Google

_GRECAPTCHA

6 months

Provides spam protection.

GWI

_gwi2018_session

Session

Allows the app to store the current session.

_WaterData_session

Session

_desaldata_session

Session

_new_ultrapuremicro_session

Session

_leading_utilities2_session

Session

_global_water_leaders_session

Session

_ultrapure_water_rails_session

Session

.nr-data.net

JSESSIONID

Session

Used to maintain an anonymous user session by the server.

 

Performance / Analytical cookies

Performance cookies are used to understand how users navigate and interact with websites. For example, analytic cookies may collect how many users are on a specific website, how long a user stays, and which pages they visit. The data supports the development of the website to understand what works. These cookies monitor only the performance of the site as the user interacts with it. These cookies don’t collect identifiable information on visitors. All data collected is anonymous and only used to improve the functionality of a website.

Cookie

Name

Expires

Purpose

Google Analytics

_gid

1 day

These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our websites. We use the information to compile reports and to support website improvements. For example, the number of visitors to the website and pages they have visited.

 

Read Google’s overview of privacy and safeguarding data for more information.

_ga

2 years

_gat

1 minute

_ga_WNR23MVVXV

2 years

_ga_Z6CT76BJMP

2 years

_ga_50E77752VJ

2 years

_ga_XNP57CQZDR

2 years

_utma

2 years

_utmc

Session

_utmz

6 months, 2 days

_utmt

10 minutes

_utmb

30 mintues

LinkedIn / Microsoft MSN

AnalyticsSyncHistory

1 month

Used to store information about the time a sync took place with the lms_analytics cookie

lms_analytics

1 month

Used to identify LinkedIn Members off LinkedIn for advertising

YouTube

YSC

Session

To store and track interactions.

LinkedIn / Microsoft MSN

lidc

1 day

Provide load balancing functionality.

LinkedIn (Oribi)

Ln_or

1 day

Used to determine if Oribi analytics can be carried out on a specific domain.

GWI

Ahoy_visitor

2 years

This is set by GWI for analytics measurement.

Ahoy_visit

4 hours

 

Targeting / Advertising Cookies

Targeting cookies are used to track a user's browsing behaviour and collect data about their online activities. These cookies are used by advertisers and marketers to gather information about a user's interests and behaviour, which can then be used to display relevant targeted ads or personalised content.

Tracking cookies work by collecting data about a user's browsing behaviour, including the websites they visit, the pages they view, and the products or services they search for. This data is then used to create a profile of the user's interests and preferences, which can be used to display targeted ads or personalised content.

Cookie

Name

Expires

Purpose

YouTube

VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE

6 months

Provide bandwidth estimations.

LinkedIn / Microsoft MSN

UserMatchHistory

30 days

Provide ad delivery or retargeting.

bcookie

1 year

Store browser details.

Bscookie

1 year

Store logged in users.

Google DoubleClick

IDE

1 year

Provide ad delivery or retargeting.

Test_cookie

15 minutes

Used by Google DoubleClick to check that cookies can be set.

Google AdSense

_gcl_au

3 months

Store and track conversions.

Universal Analytics (Google)

_gat_gtag_UA_1054146_7

1 minute

Store a unique user ID.

 

Functionality cookies

Functionality cookies are used to enhance the performance and usability of websites. Functional cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of a website, in this case, they are similar to strictly necessary cookies. They are typically not used for marketing purposes. These cookies store information such as user preferences and settings, as well as login information, which can help a website remember a user's preferences and make the website more personalised and efficient.

Some common uses for functional cookies include remembering a user's language preferences, saving items in a shopping cart, and keeping a user logged in to a website. These cookies can improve the user experience by allowing websites to remember important information and preferences, and they can help websites to load quicker and efficiently.

Cookie

Name

Expires

Purpose

Zopim Live Chat

_zlcmid

1 year

Store a unique user ID for our live chat feature.

Vimeo

vuid

2 years

Store the user's usage history.

Atlassian Jira Servicedesk

Ajs_anonymous_id

1 year

Store last visit.

Wufoo.com

Ep201

30 mins

This cookie is used to embed forms on our website.

 

Similar Technologies

Cookies are not the only way some companies are able to gather information about website usage. Other tools that behave like cookies are often referred to as ‘similar technologies’.

Alongside Google Analytics, we use Google Signals. Google Signals compiles multi-platform data reports on Google users who have enabled personalised advertising in their Google accounts. We use this for its cross-device reporting and remarketing capabilities, thereby improving our effectiveness in advertising through Google Ads. All data is anonymous and we are unable to identify individual Google users.

You may access and/or delete this data via My Activity within your Google Account. You may also opt out of this entirely by visiting Ad Settings within your Google Account and turning this off.  

 

How do I change my cookie settings?

When you first visit one of our websites, a pop up will appear to notify you that we use cookies and will allow you to accept all cookies, deny all non-essential cookies, or choose your own cookies settings.

If you select to choose your own cookies settings, you will be displayed with the different cookie types and you can toggle them on or off depending on your preference.

If you change your mind about your cookie preference, you can change your preference at any time. Simply find the link for ‘Change cookie prefrences’ at the bottom of this page, click on this and you will be able to choose which cookies to allow or deny.

If you visit several of our websites, you will need to set your cookie preference for each website.

Alternatively, most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings.

Find out how to manage cookies on popular browsers:

To find information relating to other browsers, visit the browser developer’s website.

To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout