TPI Cookie Policy
1. Scope of Application
This TPI Cookie Policy describes how Trusted Positioning Inc., Ontario, Canada (“TPI”) collects or otherwise obtains, via Cookies, data of users that access, browse or otherwise use TPI’s website or third-party websites on which TPI has posted advertisements (“Users”). These data may include also personal data.
This TPI Cookie Policy supplements the TPI Privacy Policy in respect of the use of Cookies on the TPI Website.
2. Cookies
Cookies are small files, usually composed of alphanumeric characters, issued by TPI’s website or third-party providers (“Cookies”) and stored on computers, tablets, smart phones and other devices (“Devices”) of Users that access, browse or otherwise use TPI’s website or third-party websites on which TPI has posted advertisements.
3. Types of Cookies
Cookies are usually classified into (i) Session Cookies and Persistent Cookies, and (ii) in First Party Cookies and Third-Party Cookies, which will be explained in the following.
3.1 Session Cookies
Session Cookies ensure that a User can use functions and refer to information on the TPI website in an efficient way. For example, they ensure that a User is not required to enter the same information repeatedly while using the TPI website. They are stored in temporary memory and deleted when the web browser is closed.
3.2 Persistent Cookies
Persistent Cookies are stored on the hard disk of the User’s device and are not deleted if the web browser is closed. For example, they are used to save a setting that ensures a User can use the same language when he/she visits next time and to record the number of visits. The period these Cookies are stored varies from Cookie to Cookie.
3.3 First Party and Third-Party Cookies
First Party Cookies are issued by TPI. Third Party Cookies are issued by third party service providers, which TPI uses, e.g., to embed certain functionalities on its website for social media content. In some cases, third party providers use further sub-providers that issue so called Fourth Party Cookies that come along with their service applications. Under this Cookie Policy and TPI’s Cookie management system, Fourth Party Cookies are treated as Third Party Cookies. This means that any setting a User applies to Third Party Cookies will also apply to any Fourth Party Cookies associated therewith.
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:
Technically Necessary Cookies
These Cookies ensure that the TDK website operates properly. They are technically necessary and TDK cannot switch off these Cookies in its systems without losing the operability of its website. They are usually only set in response to actions of Users on the TDK website, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to alert you about these Cookies and block them, but some parts of the TDK Electronics | TDK Europe website may then not work and you may not be able to use some or all of the functions and services offered by TDK.
Cookie Subgroup
trustedpositioning.tdk.com
trustedpositioning.tdk.com
Lifespan
364 Days
364 Days
Cookies used
First Party
First Party
Performance Cookies
These Cookies allow TDK to measure and analyze User activities on TDK website to improve its performance. They usually measure traffic data including the number of Users that visit TDK website, number of visits, pages Users view and website and location from which the visit originates. They help TDK to know which pages are the most and least popular, see where Users come from and how they move around on the TDK website. You can set your browser to alert you about these Cookies and block them, but TDK will not be able to monitor and improve the performance of its website for the benefit of Users.
Cookie Subgroup
tdk.com
tdk.com
Lifespan
729 Days
729 Days
Cookies used
First Party
First Party
Targeting Cookies
These Cookies allow TDK, alone or in cooperation with its third party advertising partners, to deliver on-line advertisements closely related to User’s interest on TDK website or other websites. They usually record on-line activities, including websites Users visit, pages on the TDK website Users view, and links and advertisements that Users click. These Cookies may be used to build a profile of the interests of Users. You can set your browser to alert you about these Cookies and block them, but you will experience less advertising tailored to your interests.
Cookies
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE
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VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA
CONSENT
CONSENT
Lifespan
179 Days
Session
179 Days
729 Days
729 Days
Cookies used
Third Party
Third Party
Third Party
Third Party
Third Party
4. Cookies used on the TPI Website
TPI uses Cookies for the following purposes:
Performance Cookies: These Cookies allow TPI to measure and analyze User activities on TPI’s website to improve its performance. They usually measure traffic data including the number of Users that visit TPI’s website, number of visits, pages Users view and website and location from which the visit originates. They help TPI to know which pages are the most and least popular, see where Users come from and how they move around on the TPI website. You can set your browser to alert you about these Cookies and block them, but TPI will not be able to monitor and improve the performance of its website for the benefit of Users.
These Cookies do not store any personally identifiable data; any data collected is aggregated and anonymous.
TPI uses Google Analytics, third-party cookies for the purposes described above. Please refer to the terms of such service providers to understand how your data is handled by them.
5. How to Manage Cookies
In most web browsers, it is possible to make a setting to notify receipt of Cookies being sent; that is, to select whether or not to receive Cookies. It is also possible to make a setting to render the Cookie function inoperable. You may use the TPI Website even if you make a Cookie function inoperable. However, blocking some types of Cookies may affect your experience of the TPI website and its functions and services.
Last updated: September 1, 2022
