1.0 Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to honor the privacy and security of any data collected from visitors to the PEAK 15 Systems website, as PEAK 15 Systems acts as a Personal Data Controller under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2.0 Scope
This policy applies to the PEAK 15 Systems website, which uses cookies, in combination with pixels, local storage objects, and similar devices (“cookies”) in order to distinguish visitors to the website from each other.
3.0 Definitions
Cookie: A small file of letters and numbers that is stored on a user’s browser or the hard drive of the user’s device. Cookies allow website owners to link the actions of users during a browser session.
First-party cookie: Cookies set by a website that the user is visiting at the time (e.g., cookies placed by an organization website domain).
Third-party cookie: Cookies set by a domain other than that of the website being visited by the user (e.g., when a user visits a website and another entity sets a cookie through that website).
Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on a user’s device for the period of time specified in the cookie. Every time the user revisits the website, the cookies are activated.
Session cookies: These cookies are temporary, once a browser is closed, all session cookies are deleted.
4.0 Policy
This policy describes the types of cookies that are used on the PEAK 15 Systems website and the purposes for which they are used.
If users require more information related to PEAK 15 Systems’ privacy practices, this can be accessed by visiting the Privacy Policy https://peak15systems.com/privacy-policy/ .
4.1 Use of Cookies and Purpose
Visitors to the PEAK 15 Systems website will see a cookie banner displayed. This is required for the types of cookies that are used by the organization. The following list of types of cookies may serve multiple purposes.
4.1.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies allow the user to navigate around the website and use essential features (such as secure areas). They are used:
- To identify and authenticate the user.
- To ensure the user connects to the correct website service.
- For security purposes.
4.1.2 Performance Cookies
Performance cookies collect information about how users use the website, for example, which pages a user visits and if there are any errors during that visit. Performance cookies do not collect identifiable information about the user. Some PEAK 15 Systems performance cookies may be managed by third parties. Performance cookies are used to:
- Provide statistics on website use and for web analytics purposes.
- Provide feedback to affiliates and to carry out affiliate tracking.
- Gather data on how many users of the website viewed particular services or products.
- Improve the website by measuring errors.
- Test designs of the website.
4.1.3 Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies provide services to users or remember settings for users. Some PEAK 15 Systems functionality cookies may be managed by third parties. Functionality cookies are used to:
- Remember layout, text size, or color preferences for unique users.
- Remember when users have already been asked to fill in a survey.
- Remember when users have visited or engaged with specific website components.
- Show users when they are logged in to the website.
- Show embedded videos.
4.1.4 Targeting Cookies
Targeting cookies are used to track user visits to the website, and other websites, apps and online services. Targeting cookies are used to:
- Display targeted ads within the website.
- Improve the delivery of personalized content and ads and to measure ad campaign success through the website.
4.2 Consent
All cookies require user consent before being placed on a user device. Consent can be given by clicking on the appropriate button in the cookie banner displayed to the user. If a user does not wish to give consent or would like to withdraw their consent to any cookies at any time, the user will need to delete and block or disable cookies via their browser settings. Disabling cookies affects website functionality and may prevent user access to particular features of the website.
4.3 How to Delete and Block Cookies
Using browser settings, users can control cookies. If a user blocks all cookies, including strictly necessary cookies, they may not be able to access all or sections of the PEAK 15 Systems website. If a user has not adjusted their browser settings to refuse cookies, the system will issue cookies immediately upon visiting the PEAK 15 Systems website. Users can navigate to their internet browser’s options or preferences menu in order to adjust their cookie settings.
5.0 Cookie List
A cookie is a small piece of data (text file) that a website – when visited by a user – asks your browser to store on your device in order to remember information about you, such as your language preference or login information. Those cookies are set by us and called first-party cookies. We also use third-party cookies – which are cookies from a domain different than the domain of the website you are visiting – for our advertising and marketing efforts. More specifically, we use cookies and other tracking technologies for the following purposes:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie Subgroup | Cookies | Cookies used |
|---|---|---|
| .peak15systems.com | OptanonAlertBoxClosed , OptanonConsent | First Party |
Sale of Personal Data
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information to third parties. These cookies collect information for analytics and to personalize your experience with targeted ads. You may exercise your right to opt out of the sale of personal information by using this toggle switch. If you opt out we will not be able to offer you personalised ads and will not hand over your personal information to any third parties. Additionally, you may contact our legal department for further clarification about your rights as a California consumer by using this Exercise My Rights link.
If you have enabled privacy controls on your browser (such as a plugin), we have to take that as a valid request to opt-out. Therefore we would not be able to track your activity through the web. This may affect our ability to personalize ads according to your preferences.
- Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance. - Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
| Cookie Subgroup | Cookies | Cookies used |
|---|---|---|
| peak15systems.com | _uetvid , _gat_UA-nnnnnnn-nn , _gclxxxx , _ga , _gid , _uetsid , ct_user_journey_cookie , ct_traffic_source_cookie | First Party |