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Cookie policy

What is a Cookie?

A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers sent to your computer when you visit a website. It is stored in your web browser (the program you are using to view this page). When you visit the same website again, the cookie allows the site to retrieve information about your previous activity. Cookies cannot give us access to your computer or any information beyond what you voluntarily provide.

This Cookie Usage Policy should be read in conjunction with the Storm Model Management Privacy Policy. When you visit www.stormmanagement.com, we may store cookies on your computer to improve your experience and provide you with a more customised service.

About Cookies

Cookie Types and their purpose

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for certain services or for security purposes. For example:

  • They support functions like shopping carts when making a purchase.
  • If you have registered for a site or customer portal, they are used to authenticate your device.
Performance Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site. They help us:

  • Understand how the site is used.
  • Identify areas for improvement to enhance your experience.
Functional Cookies

These cookies support website functionality. For example:

  • They identify a user’s device anonymously.
  • They remember preferences, such as language settings.
Third-Party Cookies

These cookies come from domains other than the one you are visiting. For example:

  • Advertisers use them to track browsing history.
  • They may be blocked by your browser, depending on its settings.

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

How We Use Cookies

Storm’s website uses cookies to improve functionality and measure performance. Below is a breakdown of the cookies we use and their purposes:

Essential Cookies for Website Functionality

ARRAffinity

Purpose:
Ensures users stay connected to the correct instance of our hosting platform
Expires:
End of session

stormCookieMessage

Purpose:
Tracks whether you have seen and accepted the cookie message
Expires:
12 months


Measuring Website Usage with Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how users interact with our website. This helps us ensure the site meets your needs and identify areas for improvement. Google Analytics collects information such as:

  • Pages visited.
  • Time spent on the site.
  • How users arrive on the site.

We do not collect or store personal information (e.g., names, addresses), and Google Analytics data is not shared with third parties.

Name Purpose Expires
_utma Tracks unique visitors to our site using a randomly generated number. 2 years
_utmb Works with _utmc to calculate the average time spent on the site. 30 minutes
_utmc Tracks when the browser session ends. End of session
_utmz Records how visitors arrived at the site (e.g., via direct links, organic search, or paid ads). 6 months
_utmt Identifies new or unique visitors by generating a random number. 10 minutes

Accepting or Rejecting Cookies

You can choose to accept or reject all or some cookies. However, rejecting cookies may limit the functionality of our website.

Ways to Manage Cookies:

  • Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on: Download and install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to stop Google Analytics from tracking your visits.
  • Browser Settings: Change your browser settings to control or delete cookies. Refer to your browser’s help section for instructions.

For questions about this policy, please contact our Data Protection Manager at: gdpr@stormmanagement.com.