LAST REVISED: [August 9, 2017]
COOKIE POLICY
This Cookie Policy describes the different types of cookies and similar technologies that may be applied on www.knowyourlighting.com (“Site”) of Lumileds Holding B.V. (“Lumileds”).
We may change this Cookie Policy at any time. Please take a look at the “LAST REVISED” legend at the top of this page to see when this Cookie Policy was last revised. Any changes in this Cookie Policy will become effective when we make the revised Cookie Policy available on or through the Site.
If you have any further queries, please contact us by email.
WHAT IS A COOKIE?
Cookies are pieces of information stored directly on the computer or device that you are using. Cookies allow us to collect information such as browser type, time spent on the Site, pages visited, language preferences, and other anonymous traffic data.
We and our service providers use the information for security purposes, to facilitate navigation, to display information more effectively, and to personalize your experience. We also gather statistical information about use of the Site in order to continually improve their design and functionality, understand how they are used and assist us with resolving questions regarding them. Cookies further allow us to select which of our advertisements or offers are most likely to appeal to you and display them while you are on the Site. We may also use cookies or other technologies in online advertising to track responses to our ads.
You can choose whether to accept cookies by changing the settings on your browser. You may also wish to refer to http://www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies/index.html. However, if you disable this function, your experience on the Site may be diminished and some features may not work as intended. You also may not receive advertising or other offers from us that are relevant to your interests and needs.
Technologies similar to cookies
IP Address
Your IP address is automatically assigned to your computer by your Internet Service Provider. An IP address may be identified and logged automatically in our server log files whenever a user accesses the Site, along with the time of the visit and the page(s) that were visited. Collecting IP addresses is standard practice and is done automatically by many websites, applications and other services. We use IP addresses for purposes such as calculating usage levels, diagnosing server problems and administering the Site.
WHAT COOKIES DO WE USE?
Below we list the different types of cookies that may be used on the Site. To the extent any Personal Information is collected through cookies, the Lumileds Privacy Statement [hyperlink] applies and complements this Cookie Policy.
Essential Cookies. Essential cookies enable you to navigate the Site and to use its services and features. Without these absolutely necessary cookies, the Site will not perform as smoothly for you as we would like it to and we may not be able to provide the Site or certain services or features.
| Cookie name | Description of purpose | Persistent or session cookie? When do persistent cookies expire? | 1st party or 3rd party cookie? If 3rd party, indicate legal name and URL for cookie policy. |
| wordpress_sec | Retain session ID/user input (e.g., in online shopping cart or form) | session cookie | 1st |
| wordpress_logged_in | Authenticate user during session | session cookie | 1st |
| wp_settings | Deliver security features requested by user | persistent, expires 24hrs | 1st |
HOW DO I MANAGE COOKIES?
In addition to the options provided above, you may refuse or accept cookies from the Site at any time by activating settings on your browser. Information about the procedure to follow in order to enable or disable cookies can be found on your Internet browser provider’s website via your help screen. You may wish to refer to http://www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies/index.html for information on commonly used browsers. Please be aware that if cookies are disabled, not all features of the Site may operate as intended.
If you want to clear all cookies left behind by the websites you have visited, here are links where you can download three programs that clean out tracking cookies:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php,
http://www.spybot.info/en/download/index.html, and
http://www.webroot.com/consumer/products/spysweeper/.