To make Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc.(“GISI”) websites work properly, we sometimes place small data files called cookies on your device. This Cookie Notice is addressed to individuals located in the European Economic Area (“EEA”), the United Kingdom, and Switzerland.
What are cookies?
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your computer or mobile device when you visit the site.
Persistent cookies are cookies saved on your computer and that are not deleted automatically when you quit your browser, unlike a session cookie, which is deleted when you quit your browser.
How do we use cookies?
We use the following strictly necessary cookies to:
- store visitor preferences
- make our websites operational
- secure our website and services
Visitor preferences
These are set by us and only we can read them.
| Cookie Name | Service | Purpose | Data Collected | First/Third Party | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| elementor (Local Storage) | WordPress | Store performed actions on the website | Pageview count, session count, counts of displayed popups | First party | Persistent |
| elementor (Session Storage) | WordPress | Session tracking | Checks for active session | First party | Session |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | WordPress | Store browser details | Browser feature support | First party | Session |
Operational cookies
There are some cookies that we have to include in order for certain web pages to function. These include authentication cookies and technical cookies required by certain IT systems.
| Cookie Name | Service | Purpose | Data Collected | First/Third Party | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_test_cookie | WordPress | Read if cookies can be placed | None | First party | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress | Store logged in users | Logged in user state | First party | Persistent |
Third-party providers on GISI websites:
Our website may contain links or references to other websites outside of our control. This policy does not apply to these websites. These third-party websites may send their own cookies and other tracking devices to you, log your IP address, and otherwise collect data from you. We are not responsible for what third parties do in connection with their websites, or how they handle your data. Consult the privacy policies and terms of use posted on each third-party website for further information.
These third-party services are outside of GISI’s control. Providers may, at any time, change their specific terms and conditions.
Legal bases for use of cookies
EEA: The legal basis for the storage of and access to information on your end user device for us to be able to provide the digital service expressly requested by you is Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive, as transposed into local law (e.g., in Germany, Sec. 25 (2) No. 2 German Digital Services Data Protection Act (Telekommunikation-Digitale-Dienste-Datenschutz-Gesetz “TDDDG”)).
The further processing of personal data collected through the use of strictly necessary cookies is contract performance (Article 6(1)(b) General Data Protection Regulation) (if we concluded a contract with you or take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract) or our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) General Data Protection Regulation) to provide a functioning website. More information on the balancing test is available upon request.
UK: It is necessary for us to perform a contract with you or take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract per Article 6(1)(b) of the UK General Data Protection Regulation; or
It is necessary for us to realize a legitimate interest based on an assessment of that interest and your privacy and other fundamental interests per Article 6(1)(f) UK General Data Protection Regulation where our legitimate interests are to provide a functioning website.
How can you manage cookies?
Removing cookies from your device
You can delete cookies that are already on your device by clearing the browsing history of your browser. This will remove cookies from websites you have visited. Be aware, though, that you may also lose some saved information (e.g., saved login details and site preferences).
Managing site-specific cookies
For more detailed control over site-specific cookies, check the privacy and cookie settings in your preferred browser.
Blocking cookies
You can set most modern browsers to prevent cookies being placed on your device, but you may then have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit a site/page. And some services and functionalities may not work properly at all (e.g., profile logging-in).
For more information about your rights and how we collect, use, disclose, transfer and otherwise process your personal data, see our Privacy Policy and our EEA+ Supplemental Data Protection Law Disclosures.