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Cookies Policy


# COOKIE POLICY

 
**Scope of this policy  ** 

1. GenTAO Ltd trading as USIT (we or us or our) uses cookies when you visit our website, usit.ie, (the Website) to help customise the Website and improve your experience using the Website.  

2. This policy applies between you, the user of this Website, and us, USIT, the owner and provider of this Website.  

3. When you visit the Website, and before your Website places cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a message bar requesting your consent to set those cookies. By giving your consent to the placing of cookies, you are enabling us to provide a better experience and service. You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of these cookies; however, certain features of the Website may not function fully or as intended.  

4. This cookie policy should be read alongside, and in addition to, our Privacy Policy, which can be found [here](/eu/privacy-policy/).


**What are cookies? ** 

5. A cookie is a small text file placed on your computer by this Website when you visit certain parts of the Website and /or when you use certain features of the Website.  

6. This Website may place and access certain cookies on your computer. We use these cookies to improve your experience of using the Website and to improve our range of services.  

7. Cookies do not usually contain any information that personally identifies you, the Website user. However, personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information obtained from and stored in cookies. For more information on how such personal information is handled and stored, refer to our Privacy Policy which is available online at: usit.ie/privacy-policy


## Types of cookies

8. This Website uses the following cookies:  

 
**Strictly necessary cookies **  
These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website, use a shopping cart or make use of e-billing services.  


**Analytical/performance cookies  ** 
They allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.   

 
**Functionality cookies   **
These are used to recognise you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalise our content for you, greet you by name and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region). By using the Website, you agree to our placement of functionality cookie.   


**Targeting cookies  **
These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed. We will use this information to make our website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose.   

  
9. You can find a list of the cookies that we use in the attached Cookie Schedule.  

10. We have carefully chosen these cookies and have taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.  

 

## How to control your cookies

11. We give you control over which cookies we use. In addition to the controls that we provide, you can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. Most internet browsers also enable you to choose whether you wish to disable all Cookies or only third-party Cookies. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser or the documentation that came with your device. Below are links to most of where to find this information in most popular browsers.

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12. You can also choose to enable or disable cookies in your internet browser. By default, most internet browsers accept cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please see the help menu in your internet browser.  

13. You can switch off cookies at any time, however, you may lose information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently.  

14. It is recommended that you ensure that your internet browser is up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.  

15. For more information generally on cookies, including how to disable them, please refer to aboutcookies.org. You will also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer.  

 

## Changes to this policy

16. GenTAO Ltd trading as USIT reserves the right to change this cookie policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the cookie policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.  


**Contact details  **

17. GenTAO Ltd trading as USIT is a company registered in Dublin, Ireland with Registered Company No. 670958 and registered address at 29-31 South William St, Dublin, Ireland, D02 EY96.

18. You may contact us:  

a. by post using the address above.  

b. by telephone at 01 436 2420

c. by email at info@usit.ie

d. using the contact form on the Website.  

 
**Attribution  **

19. This cookie policy was created using a document from Rocket Lawyer (https://www.rocketlawyer.com/gb/en). This policy was created on 06 June 2023.  

 
**COOKIE SCHEDULE  **

Below is a list of the cookies that we use. We have tried to ensure this is complete and up to date, but if you think that we have missed a cookie or there is any discrepancy, please let us know.  

**Cookies that we use on the Website**

 
**Strictly necessary  | We use the following strictly necessary cookies:**  


Cookie name  | #.#-#-#-#-#.ack
Description/purpose  | Used to contain user’s survey and quiz answers in Local Storage.
Host | cdn.rudderlabs.com
Duration | Persistent


Cookie name  |  #.#-#-#-#-#.inProgress
Description/ purpose  | Used to contain user’s survey and quiz answers in Local Storage.
Host | cdn.rudderlabs.com
Duration | Persistent


Cookie name  | #.#-#-#-#-#.reclaimEnd
Description/ purpose  | Used to contain user’s survey and quiz answers in Local Storage.
Host | cdn.rudderlabs.com
Duration | Persistent


Cookie name  | _cf_bm
Description/ purpose  | 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.
Host | typeform.com 
Duration | 1 day


Cookie name  | AWSALB
Description/ purpose  | Registers which server-cluster is serving the visitor. This is used in context with load balancing, in order to optimize user experience.
Host | inspire.hanovercrm.com 
Duration | 7 days


Cookie name  | AWSALBCORS
Description/ purpose  | Registers which server-cluster is serving the visitor. This is used in context with load balancing, in order to optimize user experience.
Host | inspire.hanovercrm.com 
Duration | 7 days


Cookie name  | AWSALBTG
Description/ purpose  | Registers which server-cluster is serving the visitor. This is used in context with load balancing, in order to optimize user experience.
Host | typeform.com 
Duration | 7 days


Cookie name  | AWSALBTGCORS
Description/ purpose  | Registers which server-cluster is serving the visitor. This is used in context with load balancing, in order to optimize user experience.
Host | typeform.com 
Duration | 7 days


Cookie name  | test_rudder_cookie
Description/ purpose  | This cookie determines whether the browser accepts cookies
Host | typeform.com 
Duration | 1 year
  

**Preferences  | We use the following preferences cookies:  **

Cookie name  | tf_respondent_cc
Description/ purpose  | Used to implement forms on the website
Host | typeform.com 
Duration | 6 months

 

**Statistics  | We use the following statistics cookies: ** 

Cookie name  | _ga
Description/ purpose  | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website.
Host | usit.ie
Duration | 2 years
  
 
Cookie name  | _ga_#
Description/ purpose  | 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.
Host | usit.ie
Duration | 2 years


Cookie name  | _gat
Description/ purpose  | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate.
Host | usit.ie
Duration | 1 day


Cookie name  | _gid
Description/ purpose  | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website.
Host | usit.ie
Duration | 1 day


Cookie name  | _hjAbsoluteSessionInProgress
Description/ purpose  | This cookieis used to count how many times a website has been visited by different visitors - this is done by assigning the visitor an ID so the visitor doesn't get registered twice. 
Host | usit.ie
Duration | 1 day


Cookie name  | _hjFirstSeen
Description/ purpose  | This cookie is used to determine if the visitor has visited the website before, or if it is a new visitor on the website.
Host | usit.ie
Duration | 1 day


Cookie name  | _hjIncludedInSessionSample_#
Description/ purpose  | Collects stastistics on the visitor's visits to the webiste, such as the number of visits average time spent on the webiste and the number of visits. 
Host | usit.ie
Duration | 1 day


Cookie name  | _hjRecordingEnabled
Description/ purpose  | Collects data on the user’s navigation and behavior on the website. This is used to compile statistical reports and heatmaps for the website owner.
Host | hotjar.com
Duration | Session


Cookie name  | _hjRecordingLastActivity
Description/ purpose  | Sets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to obtain certain data on visitor behavior for statistical purposes. 
Host | hotjar.com
Duration | Session



Cookie name  | _hjSession_#
Description/ purpose  | Collects statistics on the visitor's visits to the website, such as the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages have been read.
Host | usit.ie
Duration | 1 day


Cookie name  | _hjSessionUser_#
Description/ purpose  | Collects statistics on the visitor's visits to the website, such as the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages have been read.
Host | usit.ie
Duration | 1 year


Cookie name  | _hjTLDTest
Description/ purpose  | Registers statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator.
Host | usit.ie


Cookie name  | tt_enable_cookie
Description/ purpose  | Used by the social networking service, Tik Tok, for tracking use of embedded services. 
Host | usit.ie
Duration | 1 year


Cookie name  | dd_cookie_test#
Description/ purpose  | Registers data on visitors' website-behaviour. This is used for internal analysis and website optimization.
Host | typeform.com
Duration | 1 day


Cookie name  | hiViewportId
Description/ purpose  | Saves the user's screen size in order to adjust the size of images on the website. 
Host | hotjar.com
Duration | Session


Cookie name  | NRBA_SESSION
Description/ purpose  | Collects data on the user’s navigation and behavior on the website. Th is is used to compile statistical reports and heatmaps for the website owner.
Host | js-agent.newrelic.com
Duration | Persistent


Cookie name  | rl_anonymous_id
Description/ purpose  | Registers statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator. 
Host | tcdn.rudderlabs.com
Duration | Persistent


Cookie name  | rl_group_id
Description/ purpose  | Registers statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator. 
Host | tcdn.rudderlabs.com
Duration | Persistent


Cookie name  | rl_group_trait
Description/ purpose  | Registers statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator. 
Host | tcdn.rudderlabs.com
Duration | Persistent


Cookie name  | rl_trait
Description/ purpose  | Registers statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator. 
Host | tcdn.rudderlabs.com
Duration | Persistent


Cookie name  | rl_user_id
Description/ purpose  | Registers statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator. 
Host | tcdn.rudderlabs.com
Duration | Persistent



**Marketing  | We use the following marketing cookies:  **


Cookie name  | #-visitorId
Description/ purpose  | Unclassified
Host | typeform.com
Duration | Persistent


Cookie name  | tld
Description/ purpose  | Used to track visitors on multiple websites, in order to present relevant advertisement based on the visitor's preferences.
Host | typeform.com
Duration | Session


Cookie name  | _fbp
Description/ purpose  | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third party advertisers. 
Host | usit.ie
Duration | 3 months


Cookie name  | _ttp
Description/ purpose  | Used by the social netw orking service, Tik Tok, for tracking the use of embedded services.
Host | tiktok.com
Duration | Session
  
 
Cookie name  | _ttp
Description/ purpose  | Used by the social networking service, Tik Tok, for tracking the use of embedded services.
Host | usit.ie
Duration | 1 year


Cookie name  | ads/ga-audiences
Description/ purpose  | Used to detect whether the user intends to leave the page via cursor movements. This allows the website to trigger certain pop-ups to keep the user on the website or convert them to customer.
Host | google.com
Duration | Session


Cookie name  | ads/ga-audiences
Description/ purpose  | Used to detect whether the user intends to leave the page via cursor movements. This allows the website to trigger certain pop-ups to keep the user on the website or convert them to customer.
Host | google.ie
Duration | Session


Cookie name  | attribution_user_id
Description/ purpose  | Used in context with the website’s pop-up questionnaires and messengering. The data is used for statistical or marketing purposes.
Host | typeform.com
Duration | 1 year


Cookie name  | rl_page_init_referrer
Description/ purpose  | Registers how the user has reached the website to enable pay-out of referral comission fees to partners.
Host | cdn.rudderlabs.cm
Duration | Persistent
  




Cookie name  | tt_appInfo
Description/ purpose  | Used by the social networking service, Tik Tok, for tracking the use of embedded services.
Host | analytics.tiktok.com
Duration | Session


Cookie name  | tt_pixel_session_index
Description/ purpose  | Used by the social networking service, Tik Tok, for tracking the use of embedded services.
Host | analytics.tiktok.com
Duration | Session


Cookie name  | tt_sessionId
Description/ purpose  | Used by the social networking service, Tik Tok, for tracking the use of embedded services.
Host | analytics.tiktok.com
Duration | Session


**Unclassified  | Cookies that we are in the process of classifying  **

Cookie name  | _hanover_saas
Description/ purpose  | Unclassified
Host  | inspire.hanovercrm.com
Duration | Session


Cookie name  | rl_session
Description/ purpose  | Unclassified
Host  | cdn.rudderlabs.com
Duration | Persistent



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