Effective Date: September 2, 2023
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a piece of data that may be stored in the browser you use to access the IWD Platform which enables features and functionality. It allows our website to “remember” your activity or preferences over a length of time or during a particular session. If you're signed in to the IWD Platform, cookies allow us to show you the right information and personalize your experience.
All of the cookies we use are set by us to facilitate our provision of the service. These are known as First Party Cookies, we do not utilize Third-Party Cookies, which are set by other sites.
How does IWD use cookies?
We use session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies are temporary cookies that are not stored in your browser beyond the session in question. They are used for authentication and security purposes and to ensure the effective and necessary functioning of the IWD Platform features which you are utilizing. We may also use a session cookie to remember your preferences when viewing the site. These session cookies are destroyed when you exit your browser.
Persistent cookies are those placed on your browser for a pre-determined length of time when you visit this site. They expire on a set expiration date, or when they are deleted manually. To learn more about how you can delete cookies manually, read the section below entitled “Managing and refusing the use of cookies.”
First-Party Cookies
We develop and use cookies via our website to authenticate users, block malicious use of login credentials and shield unauthorized access to member data. We also develop and use cookies to collect information on website and app usage in order to understand and improve the IWD Platform. These cookies also help us learn how well our website and app operate across different locations and identify any issues in the operation and provision of our products.
Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies are generated and placed on the user's device by a different website other than the one the user is visiting. IWD Platform does not allow Third-Party Cookies and does not allow any form of advertising or Third-Party tracking.
Managing and refusing the use of cookies
When you first visit our site, you will see a banner asking whether you would like to accept the use of our cookies. By clicking “I accept,” you agree to the use of all cookies as described here.
Use of the IWD Platform is dependant on the acceptance of our First-Party cookies.
Changes to this policy
This policy may change from time to time, so it should be reviewed frequently for the most up to date cookie information. We will notify you of any changes by updates to this page.
If you have questions about this policy, you may reach us at gdpr@iwd.io.
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