Cookie Policy
Last updated: 8 September 2023
1. Introduction
Internet Utilities brand companies ("we", "us", "our", or the "Company") are committed to protecting your privacy and providing transparency about how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on www.netutils.io website (“Website”). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookies.
Note that some links may take you outside our Website and are beyond our control. Please note that these other sites may send their own cookies to users, collect data, or solicit personal information. We urge you to review the equivalent data protection, privacy, and cookie policies available on their websites. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the data protection of privacy practices of third parties in relation to such websites, and your use of third-party websites is entirely your own responsibility.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and store information about your preferences or actions.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Internet Utilities) are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies". Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g. like advertising, interactive content, and analytics). The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and when it visits certain other websites. These third-party cookies are subject to the respective third-party's cookie policies. We encourage you to review these policies for more information on how these providers use cookies.
3. Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionalities like security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are crucial for the Website to work.
We use the following Essential Cookies on our Website:
Cookie Name | Purpose | Provenance | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
XSRF-TOKEN | Used for security reasons | Third-party (Wix) |
Session |
hs | Used in connection with user login | Third-party (Wix) | 12 months |
svSession | Used to indicate the system from which the site was rendered | Third-party (Wix) | Third-party (Wix) |
SSR-caching | Used for system monitoring/debugging | Third-party (Wix) | 3 months |
_wixCIDX | Used for system monitoring/debugging | Third-party (Wix) | session |
_wix_browser_sess | Used for cookie banner parameters | Third-party (Wix) | 12 months |
consent-policy | Used to identify logged-in site members | Third-party (Wix) | Session |
smSession | Used for security and anti-fraud reasons | Third-party (Wix) | Session |
TS* | Used for system effectiveness measurement | Third-party (Wix) | 30 minutes |
bSession | Used for stability/effectiveness measurement | Third-party (Wix) | 12 months |
fedops.logger.X | Used on multilingual websites to save user language preference | Third-party (Wix) | 12 months |
wixLanguage | Used to check if the user's browser supports cookies. | Third-party (Google) | 1 day |
test_cookie | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website. | Third-party (Google) | 180 days |
_grecaptcha | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website. | Third-party (Google) | Persistent |
rc::a | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. | Third-party (Google) | Session |
rc::b | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. | Third-party (Google) | Session |
rc::c | Used for security reasons | Third-party (Google) | Session |
Analytic Cookies: These cookies let us understand how you use our Website (e.g. which pages you visit), to provide statistics on how our Website is used, improve the Website by identifying any errors and performance issues.
Cookie Name | Purpose | Provenance | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga_# | Used by Google Analytics to collect data on the number of times a user has visited the website as well as dates for the first and most recent visit. | Third-party (Google) | 2 years |
_gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | Third-party (Google) | 1 day |
_gid | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | Third-party (Google) | 1 day |
_ga | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | Third-party (Google) | 2 years |
4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
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To provide and improve our Website's functionality.
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To analyze Website traffic and usage patterns.
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To personalize your experience.
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To comply with legal requirements.
5. Your Cookie Choices
You have the following options to manage your cookie preferences:
Browser Settings: You can adjust your browser settings to accept or reject cookies. Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. The following links may be helpful, or you can use your browser's “Help” option.
Cookie settings in Firefox
Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
Cookie settings in Google Chrome
Cookie settings in Safari (OS X)
Cookie settings in Safari (iOS)
Cookie settings in Android
Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
Third-Party Tools: You can use third-party tools or browser extensions to control cookies more granularly. To opt-out of and prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics across all websites, check out the following instructions: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our Website, and some features may not work correctly.
6. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us through the Contact Us form available at www.netutils.io/get-in-touch