Definitions
The San Mateo Event Co, we or us: San Mateo Event Co having its registered office at San Mateo, California, United Stats of America, registered with the relevant authorities, hereinafter known as “San Mateo Event Co”
Platform: the San Mateo Event Co websites, including – but not limited to – foodyawards.com, hrmsummit.com, mobile applications or other (online/electronic) platforms of San Mateo Event Co.
you, your: user of the Platform or any other service provided by San Mateo Event Co.
This Cookie Statement applies to all web cookies collected, used and stored by San Mateo Event Co having its registered office at San Mateo, California, United Stats of America, registered with the relevant authorities, hereinafter known as “San Mateo Event Co”
What is a Cookie?
When offering services via our Platform we or a third party can place cookies. A cookie is a small data file that your browser places on your computer or mobile device. Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your computer when you have gone offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser. The third party cookies of third parties are installed by third-party websites, such as advertisers. They gather data about your browsing habits, and allow them to track you across multiple websites.
What cookies do we use?
We use cookies to help us remember non-personal data such as your user preferences to optimize your user experience on our Platform or to recognize your device the next time you visit our Platform. Certain cookies contain personal data for example, if you click on ‘remember me’ when logging in, a cookie will store your username.
Cookies can be categorised by the role they fulfil on our Platform:
- Functional cookies are essential in order to enable you to use and move around our Platform and to ensure that our Platform functions properly.
- Analytical cookies are used to collect information on visitor behaviour (e.g. the pages you view most often) to optimise the usability of the Platform.
- Advertising cookies are used to follow browsing behaviour over a longer period of time across various websites. These cookies build individual user profiles according to their interests. Based on these interests, the content of the advertisements on our website will be adapted for different visitor groups.
- Social cookies are used to enable logged on users of selected social media sites to directly share content from the Platform
Unforeseen cookies
Because of how the internet and how websites work, it’s possible that we may have missed a cookie that is placed by a third party on our Platform. If you happen to find one that isn’t listed above, then please let us know.
Consent
You give your consent for cookies to be placed and read out on our Platform by clicking “agree” on the cookie notice or by continuing to use the Platform. For more information about the use of the information collected through cookies see our Privacy Statement.
Unforeseen cookies
You can use the settings within your browser to control the cookies that are set on your computer or mobile device. To learn more, please look at the cookie settings available in your specific web browser(s). The links below will take you directly to your browser’s manual.
- Google Chrome
- Firefox
- Internet Explorer
- Safari
You may also visit www.youronlinechoices.eu for details on how to remove cookies of specific parties and for further information on cookies generally. However, please be aware that cookies are important to many aspects of the Platform. If you set your browser to reject cookies, you may not be able to enjoy all of the features of the Platform.
Changes of the Cookie Statement
This statement may be changed from time to time. The new statement will be effective immediately upon posting. Please check our statement frequently to stay informed about how we use cookies. This statement was last updated on 1 August 2022.
The new Cookie Statement will be effective immediately upon posting. By continuing to access our websites or to make use of our products and services, you agree to be bound by the revised Cookie Statement.
Applicable Law
This statement is exclusively governed by the laws of the State of California.
How can you contact us?
If you have any questions regarding this Cookies Statement or your privacy, you can contact us