Cookies Policy
Introduction
This Cookie Policy describes how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our web site to collect certain visitor information automatically. You may consent or refuse to consent to each category of cookies (except Strictly Necessary Cookies) at any time by changing cookie settings.
What are cookies and how do we use them?
A cookie is a small text file containing small amounts of information which is downloaded to / sored on your computer (or other internet enabled devices, such as a smartphone or tablet) when you visit a website. It may allow a website to “remember” your actions or preferences over a period of time, or it may contain data related to the function or delivery of the site. We use first party and third party cookies, by accepting some first and third party cookies, you agree that we may share this information with these third parties. This may mean that your data might be processed in the USA.
Verisure Ireland DAC (“us”, “we” or “our”) puts “cookies” (which are small text files) on your device to track your use of our website and to improve your browsing experience. This tracking is not linked to your name and is not used to identify you as a person. Accordingly, our Privacy Notice will apply to our treatment of the information we obtain via our cookies.
Cookies may collect personal information about you. Cookies help us remember information about your visit to our website, like your country, language and other settings. Cookies allow us to understand who has seen which webpages and advertisements, to determine how frequently particular pages are visited and to determine the most popular areas of our website. They can also help us to operate our website more efficiently and make your next visit easier. We also use cookies for security reasons and to obtain greater efficiency. If you choose to configure your browser to reject all cookies or, specifically the cookies of the website, we will not prevent you from navigating through the website However, you may find that you cannot enjoy some of the functionalities that come with installing cookies.
We use serval cookies with differing functions:
- 1 Browser Information
1.1 The cookie tells us whether you have Javascript (a computer programming language) enabled in your browser settings. This cookie is removed from your device when you close your browser.
1.2 The cookie name is: has_js.
1.3 Timeframe: session duration and it expires once you close your browser
2 Cookie Acceptance
2.1 We use cookies to tell us whether you have accepted our pop-up cookie notice. These cookies stay on your device for one year, unless you delete them.
2.2 Cookie names: Optanonconsent, OptanonAlertBoxClosed, and accepted_cookie
2.3 Timeframe: One year unless deleted by user
3 Session Use
3.1 We use a cookie to track each session on our website from every device. This cookie is removed from your device when you close your browser.
3.2 The cookie names are: phpessid, _session_id and jsessionid
3.3 Timeframe: session duration and it expires once you close your browser
4 Audience Measurement Cookies
4.1 We use various analytical cookies to evaluate your use of our website. Although we put these cookies on your device, we obtain them from Google and Hotjar. In addition to using the collected information for our analysis, we share this information with Google and Hotjar. These cookies stay on your device permanently, unless you delete them.
4.2 Google cookie names: _utma, _utmb, _utmc, _utmt, _utmz, _ga, _gat, _dc and _gtm, _gcl, _gid. Google’s privacy policy on the information which it obtains from these cookies can be found here: http://www.google.com/intl/en/privacypolicy.html
4.3 Hotjar cookie names: hjIncludedInPageviewSample, hjSessionRejected, hjIncludedInSessionSample, hjAbsoluteSessionInProgress, hjFirstSeen, _hjid, script.hotjar.com, _hjTLDTest. Hotjar’s policy on the information which it obtains from these cookies can be found here: http://www.google.com/intl/en/privacypolicy.html
4.4 Timeframe:
4.4.1 Google Cookies:
(i) 2 years: _ga, _utma, _utmv
(ii) 6 months: _utmz
(iii) 24 hours: _gid
(iv) 30 minutes: _utmb
(v) 10 minutes: _utmt
(vi) 1 minute: _gat
(vii) Session: _utmc
4.4.2 Hotjar Cookies
(i) 365 days: _hjid
(ii) 30 minutes: hjIncludedInPageviewSample, hjIncludedInSessionSample, hjAbsoluteSessionInProgress
(iii) Session expiration: _ hjTLDTest, _hjSessionRejected, _hjFirstSeen
5 Tracking by Google
5.1 If you are logged into your Google account while visiting our site, Google can track your use of certain websites (such as ours) that use Google plug-ins. You will have agreed to this arrangement as part of signing up for a Google account, and Google already will have placed cookies on your device for this purpose.
5.2 Google cookie names: pref, nid, hsid, apisid, sid, ssid, sapisid, gaps, lsid, beat, uls, consent and dv.
5.3 Google’s privacy policy on the information that it obtains from these cookies can be found here: http://www.google.com/intl/en/privacypolicy.html
How to change your cookie settings
We use cookies to improve site performance and your experience. You can manage your here. You may also refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however, please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website.
How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You can control the cookies placed and retained on your device. Your browser may allow you to set how it handles cookies. The Privacy Notice and this Cookie Policy are provided to be transparent about our practices regarding the use of cookies and to allow you the opportunity to make an informed choice. Where applicable, we will obtain your prior informed consent to use cookies which store or access information on your device.
If you use different devices to view, you must make sure that the cookie preferences are adjusted on each browser of each device. If cookies which we use are switched off (including essential cookies), this may affect your user experience when you visit our website. Some parts of the website may not work as intended or may not work at all without cookies.
Cookies Management in the Browser
You can also decide to change your cookies preference in the browser parameters. Indeed, the registration of cookies may also take place during the installation or updating of the browser, these cookies may be revoked at any time through the content configuration options and privacy settings. Many browsers allow you to activate a private mode through which cookies are always deleted after your visit. Depending on the browser, this private mode can have different names. Below you will find a list of the most common browsers and the different names of this "private mode", as well as a link through which you will find a brief explanation on how to configure cookies depending on the browser:
Internet Explorer 8 and higher:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
Safari 2 and higher:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1677?viewlocale=en_US
Opera 10.5 and higher:
https://www.opera.com/help/tutorials/security/privacy/
FireFox 3.5 and higher:
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
Google Chrome 10 and higher:
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en
Important: Please read carefully the help section of your browser to learn more about how to activate the "private mode". You can continue visiting the portal even if your browser is in "private mode", although your browsing through Verisure careers website may not be optimal and some functionalities may not work properly.
Your Choices
Cookies provide much of the functionality available from today’s websites, but certain cookies also can be used to track your activities and interests across the Internet. Although this tracking is not normally for anything more intrusive than behavioural advertising, even this might elicit customer concerns over the level of information being collected.
You can find more information about cookies by visiting the following information websites:
https://wikis.ec.europa.eu/display/WEBGUIDE/04.+Cookies+and+similar+technologies
https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/guidance-cookies-and-other-tracking-technologies
Several methods can be used to control cookies, and the Data Protection Commission website provides a good summary of your options for blocking or deleting them (Cookies and other tracking technologies). Note that some websites will lose functionality or become difficult to use if all cookies are permanently blocked, but by using the available control options, you normally can obtain the right personal balance between website convenience and your sensitivity to this issue.
How to contact us
Questions, comments and requests regarding this Cookie Policy and your personal data are welcome and should be addressed to us at the below email and/or postal address:
F2, EastPoint Business Park Dublin 3 Ireland
Phone: 1800 856 056
E-Mail: [email protected]
Cookie policy updates:
We can change this Cookie Policy at any time. If we make changes to the Cookie Policy, we will let you know by posting the changed Cookie Policy on the website. We therefore recommend that you visit the website regularly.
We update this policy sometimes. If we make important changes, like how we use your personal information, we’ll let you know. It might be a notice, an email, or a message in your app.
This policy was updated on 31/10/2022.