1. What are cookies?
Cookies save you the trouble of re-entering certain information in some registration areas, help deliver content-specific information, and track which parts of the site are most popular. A "cookie" is a file that our web server or the web server of one of our service providers or third-party partners may send to your computer when you access one of our pages. This file is then stored on your computer.
2. What types of personal data are collected using cookies?
Cookies can obtain information that identifies your computer or browser, including device ID, your IP address, and/or ad ID, as well as information related to your browsing history. The information obtained through cookies can be combined with other personal data related to you.
3. What types of cookies and other tracking technologies do we use, and for what purposes?
Our website may use the following types of cookies and tracking technologies for the following purposes:
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Strictly necessary cookies:
These cookies are essential for the functioning of the website and cannot be turned off in our systems. They are typically set only in response to actions you take that constitute a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but doing so will prevent the website from functioning. These cookies generally do not store personal data. -
Functional cookies:
Functional cookies enable our website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party service providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you decline these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly. -
Performance cookies:
Performance cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so that we can measure and improve the performance of our site. These cookies help us understand how our site is used—for example, which pages are most and least popular, and how users navigate through the site. The data collected in these cookies is aggregated and not linked to you personally. Disabling these cookies will prevent us from knowing when you visited our site and will hinder our ability to monitor its performance. In some cases, these cookies may be sent to our third-party service providers to help us manage analytics. -
Social media cookies:
Social media cookies are set by a range of social media services that we have added to the site (such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) to enable you to share our content with your friends, colleagues, and networks. These cookies can track your browser across other sites and build a profile of your interests. This may impact the content and messages you see on other websites. If you do not allow these cookies, you may not be able to use or view these sharing tools. -
Targeting cookies:
Our advertising partners may set targeting cookies through our site. These companies may use them to build a profile of your interests and display relevant ads on other sites. These cookies do not store personal data directly but rely on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. -
Web beacons:
A web beacon is a piece of software code on a webpage or email used to track which pages have been viewed or which emails have been opened. Web beacons provide the web server with information such as the IP address and browser type related to the visitor's computer. Web beacons may be placed in online ads that bring people to our site or on various pages of our site. They provide us with information about how many times a page has been opened and what information was viewed. Web beacons are also known as internet tags, single-pixel GIFs, clear GIFs, and invisible GIFs.
4. How does our website respond to "Do Not Track" signals from web browsers?
Certain web browsers and other programs can be used to signal your preferences to us about whether Roche or third parties may collect information about your online activities. Currently, Roche does not respond to such signals.
What choices do you have regarding the delivery of targeted ads on third-party websites?
Most web browsers allow you to change your browser settings to notify you when you receive a cookie, enabling you to choose whether to accept cookies or to automatically reject all cookies. Please note that this may affect the functionality of some parts of our website. If you have previously accepted cookies, you can use the same browser settings to reject such cookies if you change your mind.
