Privatlocker uses cookies and similar technologies, such as pixels, to provide, improve, protect, and promote our services. For the purposes of this policy we will refer to all of these technologies as “cookies.” This page includes information on how we use these technologies in connection with the Privatlocker website and services.

What are cookies?

A cookie is small data file sent to your browser when you visit a website. A pixel tag (“pixel") is a small piece of code belonging to a third-party that can be embedded on websites and in emails. We use both our own cookies as well as third-party cookies. See how Privatlocker uses cookies below for further information on third-party cookies we use.  We also use local storage, including HTML5 local storage and browser cache. Local storage allows us to store information locally on your browser or device to improve your experience, such as to remember your settings for whether you prefer to view your folders in a list or as thumbnails. 

How does Privatlocker use cookies?

Privatlocker uses different categories of cookies to provide, protect, improve, and promote our website and services. Privatlocker only retains personal data for as long as is needed for the purposes for which it was collected. Information on these categories and their purposes are described below.

Strictly necessary cookies:  These are cookies that are essential in order to operate the website and services.

Purpose: Cookies that are used to operate the website and services, such as to log you in and keep your account secure.

Data elements: Categories of data collected for these purposes include authentication data, unique ID, browser information, and language settings.

Expiration: These cookies are set to expire after times ranging from 30 days to 4 years.

Third parties: Third party providers used include Google.

Non-essential cookies:  These are all other cookies that are not considered strictly necessary but are used for a number of purposes when you interact with our website and services.

Purpose: Analytics, general marketing and advertising, performance and functionality and social media advertising.

Data elements: Categories of data collected for these purposes include website usage data, number of visits, browser and/or device information, and unique ID.

Expiration: These cookies are set to expire after times ranging from 30 days to 4 years.

Third parties: Third party providers used include Google.

How can I control the data collected through cookies?

Browser settings: You can set your browser to not accept cookies, but this may limit your ability to use our services. Due to a lack of an agreed upon standard for interpreting Do Not Track (DNT) signals, our systems currently do not respond to DNT:1 signals from browsers visiting our websites.

Cookie preferences: When you use Privatlocker’s services, you can select which cookies you consent for Privatlocker to use in by clicking Cookies Preferences in the footer of this page under Support.

Self-Regulatory: Privatlocker adheres to the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance’s self-regulatory program for data-driven advertising. You can opt out of collection of information used for online behaviour advertising by third-parties that adhere to the program. Privatlocker also adheres to the Digital Advertising Alliance’s Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioral Advertising (“Principles"). You can opt out of collection of information by third-parties that adhere to the Principles, and that we use to help us promote our services.

For more information on how to control and access your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.