Cookie Policy
Understanding how and why we use cookies and similar technologies.
Last Updated: May 5, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how OW2 ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, platform, or use our services (collectively, the "Services"). This policy provides you with information about how we use these technologies, your choices, and how they affect your privacy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and to provide information to the owners of the site.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and enable us to recognize you when you return to our Services. These cookies cannot be disabled in our systems.
3.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Services by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve the way our website works.
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
3.4 Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
4. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies like web beacons (sometimes called "tracking pixels" or "clear gifs"), which are small graphics files that contain a unique identifier that enable us to recognize when someone has visited our Services.
5. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for various purposes, including to:
- Authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you interact with our Services
- Analyze and improve our Services
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
6. Your Choices
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience and/or lose the ability to access certain features of our Services.
7. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our Services, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of our website.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at privacy@ow2.com.