Cookie Policy
Version 1.1 - November 30, 2022
FITCH GROUP, INC. COOKIE POLICY
Related Policy:
Fitch Group, Inc. Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) at https://www.fitch.group/privacy-policy
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES?
Fitch Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries and affiliates (“we”, “us”, “our” or “Fitch”) use the term Cookies and Similar Technologies to refer to all technologies which store and access information on the device used to access the Digital Services, such as your computer, tablet or mobile phone. We use http cookies, for example, which are small data files (typically made up of numbers and letters) that are downloaded when you access our Services and allow us to recognize your device. We also use technology like pixel tags and software kits embedded in our apps (more info).
There are different types of Cookies and Similar Technologies, for example:
Cookies and Similar Technologies activated directly by Fitch ('first party cookies') and cookies served on our behalf, for example by advertisers and data analytics companies ('third party cookies').
Cookies and Similar Technologies which endure for different periods of time, including those that only last only as long as your browser is open (referred to as 'session cookies'). These are deleted automatically once you close your browser. Other cookies are 'permanent cookies', meaning that they survive after your browser is closed. For example, they recognize your device when you open your browser and browse the internet again.
2. WHICH COOKIES DO WE USE AND WHY DO WE USE THEM?
A. 'Strictly necessary' Cookies
‘Strictly necessary’ cookies are essential in helping you to navigate our websites and access our features, such as accessing secure areas of our Sites. Without these cookies, some services cannot be provided. These cookies allow websites and applications to remember your choices (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal, or secure features or ensure our technology performs effectively.
The information these cookies collect is not meant to identify or profile you. and they may be used to cross-reference other information we retain so that we can provide access to the services that you subscribe to or to tailor our online services specifically to you. They do not gather any information about you that could be used for advertising or remembering where you have been on the Internet outside of the Sites.
B. Performance Cookies
Performance cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and assess visitor navigation of our websites. This helps us improve users' experiences. For example, performance cookies ensure that users searches are easily constructed, and ensure that the website performance is optimal.
C. Advertising Cookies
Advertising cookies record your visit to the pages visited and the links followed. We use this information to restrict advertising to your relevant interests. We may also share this information with third parties solely for this purpose.
3. HOW CAN YOU EXERCISE YOUR COOKIE CHOICES?
You have the right to choose to accept cookies. We believe they are an important part of our Online Services. Your rejection or removal of cookies may affect the availability and functionality of our Online Services.
If you reject cookies, please follow the instructions set forth below. Note that if you take the steps below, some automated means may still be used to collect information (where permitted by applicable law), of interactions with the Digital Services for the other purposes described in the Privacy Policy here (e.g., to remember user preferences or enable specific functionality).
Website (Browser) Opt-Out
Most browsers accept cookies by default. You may be able to change the settings to have your browser refuse certain cookies or notify you before accepting cookies. To do so, please follow the instructions provided by your browser which are usually located within the "Help", "Tools" or "Edit" facility. Some third parties also provide the ability to refuse their cookies directly by clicking on an opt-out link.
Interest-Based Ads and Opt-Outs
As mentioned above, some of the information automatically obtained about your use of the Digital Services is used to serve you with interest-based ads.
If you are accessing the Digital Services from the US, instructions to place an opt-out cookie on your browser are provided by the Digital Advertising Alliance (“DAA”) here and the Network Advertising Initiative (“NAI”) here. These opt-out cookies enable you to block participating companies from installing future cookies on your computer or browser. The opt-out mechanisms offered by the DAA and NAI are provided by third parties.
If you are accessing the Digital Services from Europe: You can also follow the instructions provided by the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance ('EDAA') here to opt-out of Cookies from companies that have chosen to participate in the EDAA's opt-out scheme.
Note that Fitch does not control or operate these mechanisms, or the choices provided through these mechanisms.
Mobile App Opt-Out
To limit interest-based advertising on your mobile device, you can review and adjust the settings provided by your device manufacturer, such as “Limit Ad Tracking” for iOS or “Opt-out of interest-based ads” for Android.
For further information about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set on your device and how to manage and delete them, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org and www.youronlinechoices.eu.
4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
Do Not Track
Fitch does not currently take steps to respond to browsers “Do Not Track” signals as no uniform standard to respond to such signals has been developed at this time.