Cookie Policy
At NetRefer, we believe in being clear and open about how we collect and use data related to you. In the spirit of transparency, this policy provides detailed information about how and when we use cookies. Some definitions have also been included at the end of this policy to ensure that all terms used are easily understood.
This cookie policy applies to the NetRefer website (www.netrefer.com) and any of its pages (“our website”). This policy also explains what cookies are, how we use cookies, how third-parties we may partner with may use cookies, your choices regarding cookies and further information about cookies.
We use cookies to make our website easier to use and to better tailor it to your interests and needs. Cookies may also be used to help speed up your future activities and experience on our website. We also use cookies to compile anonymous, aggregated statistics that allow us to understand how people use our website and to help us improve their structure and content. We cannot identify you personally from this information.
What are cookies?
Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour information. We use cookies to track the use of our website and to compile statistical reports on its activity. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org. You can set your browser not to accept cookies and the above websites tell you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases some of our website features may not function as a result.
What cookies does NetRefer use?
The following tables categorise and describe the various cookies used on our website. Please note that the names of cookies, pixels, web beacons and other technologies may change over time. There are 4 types of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies:
Anonymous cookies that allow visitors to navigate around our website, use its features and access secure areas. The information gathered by these cookies may be used for security purposes, but is not used for marketing purposes. If the use of this type of cookies is not allowed, certain parts of our website cannot be used.
Performance Cookies:
Anonymous cookies that help us improve our website by collecting information about how visitors use our website. For example, we track what pages are visited most frequently and what error messages are shown. Google Analytics and Hotjar cookies are examples of this type of cookie. The information gathered by these cookies is not used for targeted marketing and is not distributed to third parties.
Functional Cookies:
Anonymous cookies that allow us to remember visitor choices and preferences. Based on this information, we can show you more relevant information. For example, we may gather country and language preferences. If you do not allow the use of this type of cookie, it will prevent the use of certain parts of our website and will prevent us from remembering your preferences.
Social Media Cookies:
These cookies are set by a range of social media services where we have added them to the site to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks.
They are capable of tracking your browser across other sites and building up a profile of your interests. This may impact the content and messages you see on other websites you visit. If you do not allow these cookies you may not be able to use or see these sharing tools and any content of offers provided may be of less relevance to you.
Third Party Cookies:
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies to report usage statistics of our website such as Google Analytics and Hotjar. As explained in the section above this information is used purely to gauge performance and optimize our website accordingly.
What are your choices regarding cookies?
Using our NetRefer website without cookies is also possible. In your browser, you can deactivate the saving of cookies, limit them to particular websites, or set the browser to notify you when a cookie is sent. You can also delete cookies from your PC hard drive at any time (file: “cookies”). Please note that in this case you will have to expect a limited page presentation and limited user guidance.
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit: http://www.allaboutcookies.org
For further EU-specific advice on cookies and the various opt out options available to you, you can also visit the following website: http://youronlinechoices.eu
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
To opt out of being tracked by Hotjar across all websites, visit:
https://www.hotjar.com/legal/compliance/opt-out
You can also choose to opt out of some or all of the advertising cookies set on your PC by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) website.
Not everyone who visits our website will do so using a web browser. For example, some users will access using a mobile device. If so, it may not be possible to disable cookies or adjust web browser settings.