Cookie Policy

Your privacy - how cookies are used by Otex

The Otex website uses data stored in your computer called ‘cookies’ which collect information about how you use the website. You can control what cookies are stored on your computer here: Cookie settings. Find out more about cookies below. 

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small piece of data sent to your computer or mobile device from a website. It typically contains a unique identifier and is stored on your device's hard drive. Otex, prioritises your privacy and does not utilise cookies to gather personally identifiable information about you.

Each website can send its own cookie to your browser if your browser's preferences allow it. Your browser is the computer program you use to access the internet. By default, your browser will only allow a website to access the cookies it's already sent to you, and not the cookies sent to you by any other website. This is to protect your privacy. 

Services that need cookies to work

Some services need to store an essential cookie on your computer to work correctly. These cookies are removed once you finish using the service. If cookies are blocked, then these services will not work.

Controlling what cookies are stored on your computer

You can set your devices to:
• Accept all cookies
• Receive notifications when a cookie is being received.
• Not receive cookies

Please note that the process for changing cookie preferences may vary depending on the browser you are using. To learn how to modify your cookie settings, please refer to the 'Help' menu of your specific browser.

Rejecting cookies

If you want to restrict or block the cookies set by the Otex website, you can do this through your device's browser settings. The 'Help' menu in your browser should explain how you can do this, as well as how to delete cookies from your computer. For more information, see the 'About cookies' website. 

How to control or delete cookies 

Google Analytics cookies

The Otex website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics sets a cookie in order to evaluate your use of the site. 

Google stores the information collected by the cookie on servers in the United States. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. By using the site, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above. 

How to reject or delete this cookie 

Mobile phones - rejecting cookies For information about how to reject cookies on your mobile phone's browser, see your handset manual. 

Other devices - rejecting cookies

For information about how to reject cookies on your device's browser, see your device's manual. 

Cookies witnessed on www.otexear.com

The following are names of cookies that are currently witnessed on the Otex website. Each cookie includes a short description of what the cookie does and what type of variant the cookie falls into.

Cookies for Name Purpose
Cookies message displayed cookie-preferences-set Store user preferences for cookie consent.
Analytics Cookies opt-in status cookie-preferences-analytics Stores a user’s choice to opt-in or out of Analytics Cookies.
Functional Cookies opt-in status cookie-preferences-functional Stores a user’s choice to opt-in or out of Functional Cookies.
Third-Party Cookies opt-in status cookie-preferences-third-party Stores a user’s choice to opt-in or out of Third-Party Cookies.
Vimeo video playback various Cookies required for Vimeo video-based content to function correctly. Read about types of cookie used by Vimeo.
Google Analytics _dc_gtm_UA-6113645-9
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These cookies are used for website analytics purposes, allowing us to collect information on how visitors interact with the website. The data gathered is used to generate reports and gain insights that help us enhance and optimize the website. These analytics cookies collect aggregated information in a manner that does not personally identify any individual user. They provide us with statistics on the number of website visitors, the referral sources of visitors, and the pages visited on our website. This information aids us in understanding user behaviour and improving the overall user experience.

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