IdeaScale sometimes places small data files called cookies in your browser. This is a common practice for the functionality of many websites.
What are cookies?
A cookie is a small text file that a website saves on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. It enables a website to remember your actions and preferences (such as the fact that you logged in, your preferred language and font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don’t have to re-enter such details each time you return to the website.
Cookies can either be session cookies or persistent cookies. A session cookie expires automatically when you close your browser. A persistent cookie will remain until it expires or you delete your cookies. Expiration dates are set in the cookies themselves; some may expire after a few minutes while others may expire after multiple years.
Why does IdeaScale use cookies?
Cookies are used to authenticate users, to show the right information, and prevent unauthorized parties from accessing your account. Additionally, cookies help maintain and improve the quality of the Services and allow IdeaScale to market its offerings. Cookies also allow IdeaScale to improve and understand specific Service features. This information allows IdeaScale to improve the overall user experience. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level. If you disable cookies, you may still use the Services, but your ability to use some features may be limited.
What types of cookies are used?
Where does IdeaScale use these cookies?
Cookies are used on its marketing pages and within its Services. IdeaScale may place cookies on your computer or device, and receive information stored in cookies when visiting or using the Services. IdeaScale uses various domains to set cookies, including ideascale.com, its subdomains, and the domains used by IdeaScale communities.
How to delete and control cookies
If you do not want cookies or certain types of cookies to be placed in your browser, you can change your browser’s settings to delete cookies that have already been set and to not accept new cookies. To learn more about how to do this, visit the help pages of your browser. Please note, however, that if you delete cookies or do not accept them, you might not be able to use all of the features offered by the Services and may have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit. If you wish to not have cookies used for the purpose of serving you interest-based ads, you may opt-out (or if located in the European Union).