Cookie Policy (version 1.0.1 - 19-Feb-2023)

Effective February 19th, 2023

In common with most other websites, Scribo Limited (hereinafter referred to as “Scribo”, “We”, “Our”, “we”, “our” or “us”) uses cookies to provide a seamless user experience and help us understand how people use our Website, associated software, including but not limited to the Scribo® software application, and applications so that we can keep improving our platform and service. In the spirit of transparency, we have created this cookie policy (hereinafter referred to as “Cookie Policy”) (in accordance with our privacy policy) to provide you, as a natural person or a legal person, (hereinafter referred to as the “Licensee”, “You”, “Your”, “you” or “your”) with clear and explicit information about the cookies that we use and your choices when it comes to these technologies.

This Cookie Policy applies to our Website, associated software, including but not limited to the Scribo® software application, and applications (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Webpages”), is incorporated in, part of and subject to the Terms of Service available here (hereinafter referred to as the “Terms”). By accessing and continuing to use the Webpages on any device, you are consenting to our use of cookies in accordance with this cookie policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies in this way, you should set your browser settings accordingly per Section 3. Capitalised terms stated herein, which are not otherwise defined, shall have the meanings set forth in the Terms.

1. What are cookies and what are they used for?

A cookie is a small string of information that the website you visit transfers to your computer for identification purposes. Cookies can be used to follow your activity throughout the Webpages and that information helps us to understand your preferences and improve your user experience with the Scribo Services or Additional Services.

Scribo cookies do not collect personal information from you, and we do not combine the general information collected through cookies with other personal information you may provide to personally identify you.

2. What types of cookies do we use?

On the Webpages, both first-party and third-party cookies are allowed. First-party cookies are cookies that are set by Scribo. Third-party cookies are set by a domain other than ours.

Scribo cookies may be session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain on your device only until you leave the Webpages. A persistent cookie remains on your device for the period specified in the cookie or until you manually delete it. Based on their function, our Webpages use the following categories of cookies.

Strictly necessary cookies (security, payment). These cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around the Webpages and use their features, such as accessing secure areas of the Webpages. Without these cookies, the services you have asked for, like e-billing, cannot be provided.

Performance cookies (analytics, A/B testing). These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around the Webpages when they are using them. This helps us to improve the ways the Webpages work, for example by making sure users are finding what they need easily.

Functionality. These cookies allow the Webpages to remember the choices you make (such as your user name, language or the region you are in) to provide a more personalized online experience. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts and other parts of web pages that you can customize. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for such as watching a video or asking questions and commenting thereon.

Advertising cookies. These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with permission from Scribo as the operator of the Webpages. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organisations such as advertisers. Quite often advertising cookies will be linked to site functionality provided by third parties.

3. How can I control or delete cookies?

You can turn off all cookies if you prefer not to receive them. You can also have your computer warn you whenever cookies are being used.

Most internet browsers are initially set up to automatically accept cookies. You can change the settings to block cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent to your device. There are a number of ways to manage cookies. Please refer to documentation provided with your web browser (e.g., Firefox, Safari, or Chrome) for information on enabling cookies. There are also software products available that can manage cookies for you. If you use different devices to view and access the Webpages, such as your computer, smartphone, mobile tablet, you will need to ensure that each browser on each device is adjusted to suit your cookie preferences.

Please be aware, however, that when you choose to reject cookies, this choice may limit the functionality of the Webpages and you may lose access to some of its features.