Introduction
This Cookies Policy defines the principles of using cookies on the
website at "https://www.thehindu.com/coupons" (hereinafter referred to as the "Website").
During your first visit to our Website you will be informed of
principles and options of using cookies.
The Website will ask for your consent to the collection and use of
cookies during your first visit to the Website.
You change your settings at any time.
If you do not want us to use this type of files, you should adjust your
browser settings accordingly or refuse to use this Website.
We may unilaterally amend this Cookies Policy by updating this page.
You should periodically view this page to make sure that you agree with
possible changes.
This processing of data in accordance with this Cookies Policy is
necessary for our legitimate interests (i.e. marketing by increasing the
range of our website/services).
Definition and types of cookies
Cookie are files or pieces of information which
can be saved on your computer (or other Internet compatible devices,
such as smartphone or tablet) during your visit to the Website. This
type of files may contain different information, for example, about the
browser type, operating system, language settings or other personal page
settings, data on the Website use, information about your order or login
data. Usually, cookies are not used for gathering data which allows for
direct identification of a natural person. However, the information
received with the use of cookies can be referred to a natural person
upon provision of personal information about this person in combination
with such information as e-HINDU address.
Cookies may contain different information, for example, about the
browser type, operating system, language settings or other personal page
settings, data on the Website use, information about your order or login
data. Usually, cookies are not used for gathering data which allows for
direct identification of a natural person. However, the information
received with the use of cookies can be referred to a natural person
upon provision of personal information about this person in combination
with such information as e-HINDU address.
There are also other technologies which function like cookies and save
data in your browser or on your device. Despite that you probably will
not be able to cancel the use of these tracking technologies through
your browser, such technologies usually function in combination with
cookies. So, if you do not agree with the use of cookies in your
browser, this will also switch off these technologies in most cases. All
these technologies shall be hereinafter collectively referred to as
"cookies."
Cookies are used for:
- customization of the Website pages in accordance with the User's
preferences and Website optimization, (and, specifically, these files
allow for identification of your device) and, respectively, for
viewing of the Website page in accordance with your individual
preferences;
- generation of statistics which helps to understand how Users use
our Website, which allows to improve its structure and content;
- maintenance of the session initiated by the Website User (after
logging in), which eliminates the need to repeatedly enter login and
password on each page.
Thus, cookies do not compromise your device and allow us to provide you
with the fastest and best navigation (their designation may vary from
authentication to ensure storage of information about user configuration
on this server etc.) on the pages of our Website. Usually, significant
number of cookies can be found in each user browser and sometimes they
can be saved for a long time.
Two different types of cookies are used on our Website: "temporary" (session cookies) and "permanent" (persistent cookies).
Temporary cookies are files which are kept in your
device until you close the Website or switch off software (web browser).
Permanent cookies are kept in your device during
the time provided for by cookie parameters or until you delete them.
List of cookies used by our Website during its functioning
Mandatory cookies:
These cookies are needed to make sure that the Website functions
correctly, and they allow you to navigate our Website and use its
options. These files do not identify you. If you do not agree with the
use of this type of files, it may impact the performance of the Website
or its components.
Tracking cookies:
We use cookies for tracking purposes in order to change the commission
fees payable to our business partners we cooperate with. To that end,
tracking cookies document the cases and time of click to any given
offers. If you later buy anything from a certain business partner, then
a cookie shall identify you as the buyer redirected from our Website and
we will earn a commission fee. These cookies serve exclusively to match
a sale with the relevant offer on our Website.
Functional cookies:
These cookies allow "memorizing" the choice you made (for example,
entered username, language and the region in which you are located) with
the aim of making the Website experience more effective and customized.
The information collected from this type of files may include the
personal information you provided, e.g., your username or information
about Orders. We will always keep you informed of the information we
collect, how we handle and process it. If you block this type of files,
this can affect the performance and functionality of the Website and
limit access to the Website content.
Advertising and targeting cookies:
These cookies allow delivering the advertising content which may capture
your attention and be of interest. They may be used to deliver targeted
advertisements or limit the number of ad views. They also help us assess
the effectiveness of the advertising campaigns deployed on the Website
and the web resources of other companies. We may use these cookies to
record information about the sites you visited and share this
information with other parties, including advertisers and agencies. The
information collected from this type of files may include the personal
information you provided. We will always keep you informed of the
information we collect, how we handle and process it. If you block this
type of files, this can affect the performance and functionality of the
Website and limit access to the Website content.
Social media cookies:
This Website may contain the plug-ins of social media, such as Facebook,
in order for you to share the content of those sites in such social
media. If you use these components, these social media may also place
cookies in your browser for advertising purposes.
This Website also uses web beacons (which are also called pixels, pixel
tags or GIFs).
Web beacons are small graphic files (GIF files of
1x1 in size) which embed into Web-pages or electronic messages in HTML
format and usually remain invisible for users. Usually, web beacons are
used in combination with cookies and allow for tracking the interaction
of users with the website or newsletters. For example, we can use web
beacons to determine whether a user has opened an e-HINDU message or
followed a specific link, to determine trends and individual use
patterns and generate website statistics.
Management of cookie transmission and receipt
In many cases, software for viewing web-pages (web-browser) by default
allows for storage of cookies on your device. You can at any time amend
the cookie settings. These settings can be amended through the browser
settings. Detailed information about the opportunities and methods of
cookie transmission are available in the software (web-browser)
settings.
Please note that switching off the support of cookies that are used by
us may impact the functionality of our Website.
Final provisions
For all questions and requests related to the security of your
information, including cookies, please contact us and our privacy
officers at data-support@fairsavings.com
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