Cookie Policy and other site data

Who we are

We are INST Digital SRL.  Our website address is inst-digital.com.

What are cookies

As is common practice with almost all professional websites this site uses cookies, which are tiny files that are downloaded to your computer, to improve your experience. This page describes what information they gather, how we use it and why we sometimes need to store these cookies. We will also share how you can prevent these cookies from being stored however this may downgrade or ‘break’ certain elements of the site’s functionality.

For more general information on cookies, please read “What Are Cookies”.

How we use cookies

We use cookies for a variety of reasons detailed below. Unfortunately, in most cases there are no industry standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to this site. It is recommended that you leave on all cookies if you are not sure whether you need them or not in case, they are used to provide a service that you use.

Disabling cookies

You can prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting the settings on your browser (see your browser Help for how to do this). Be aware that disabling cookies will affect the functionality of this and many other websites that you visit. Disabling cookies will usually result in also disabling certain functionality and features of this site. Therefore, it is recommended that you do not disable cookies.

The cookies we set

  • Forms related cookies. When you submit data to through a form such as those found on contact pages or comment forms cookies may be set to remember your user details for future correspondence.
  • Site preferences cookies. To provide you with a great experience on this site we provide the functionality to set your preferences for how this site runs when you use it. To remember your preferences, we need to set cookies so that this information can be called whenever you interact with a page is affected by your preferences.

Cookies 

  • wp_settings_1. Retains a unique session ID, which is only valid when using the site. This cookie does not personally identify you and does not retain any personal data. Duration: approximately 1 year.
  • wp_settings_time. Retains the user’s preferences on the website. This cookie does not personally identify you and does not retain any personal data. Duration: approximately 1 year.
  • redux_current_tab. Facilitates web browsing. Duration: about 17 minutes.
  • redux_current_tab_get. A cookie necessary for the correct view of the website
  • wordpress_test_cookie. Used to verify that the user’s browser accepts cookies from the site. Duration: until the browser is closed.
  • cookie_notice. A cookie that announces a cookie policy and requires user consent. This cookie does not personally identify you and does not retain any personal data. Duration: until the browser is closed.
  • cookie_notice_accepted. Cookie set when the user agrees to receive cookies from the site. This cookie does not personally identify you and does not retain any personal data. Duration: approximately 30 days.
  • 1P_JAR. This cookie carries out information about how the end user uses the website and any advertising that the end user may have seen before visiting the said website.

Third party cookies

In some special cases we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. The following section details which third party cookies you might encounter through this site.

  • From time to time, we test new features and make subtle changes to the way that the site is delivered. When we are still testing new features, these cookies may be used to ensure that you receive a consistent experience whilst on the site whilst ensuring we understand which optimisations our users appreciate the most.

More information

Hopefully that has clarified things for you and as was previously mentioned if there is something that you aren’t sure whether you need or not it’s usually safer to leave cookies enabled in case it does interact with one of the features you use on our site.

However, if you are still looking for more information, you can contact us through one of our preferred contact methods:

  • By using contact form on www.inst-digital.com

DATA COLLECTIONS AND USES

A. The data we collect

We collect personal data:

  • provided by users to the application, such as during account creation
  • created during use of our services, such as location, app usage, and device data
  • from other sources, such as other users or account owners, business partners, vendors, insurance and financial solution providers, and governmental authorities

1. Data provided by users.

This includes:

  • User profile: We collect data when users create or update their accounts. This may include their name, email, phone number, login name and password, address, profile picture, payment or banking information (including related payment verification information), and other government identification documents (which may indicate document numbers as well as birth date, gender, and photo). This also includes gender and/or occupation (when required for certain services or programs.We may use the photos submitted by users to verify their identities, such as through facial verification technologies.
  • Demographic data: we may collect demographic data about users, including through user surveys. In some countries, we may also receive demographic data about users from third parties.We may also infer demographic data from other data sources collected from users.

2. Data created during use of our services.

This includes:

  • Location data (when permitted by user): We collect user’s precise or approximate location data, for users to be visible a on map to other users. The application is using a third-party map tool (MapBox). Data location is collected when the app is running in the foreground (app open and on-screen) or background (app open but not on-screen) of their mobile device, based on permission options. By permitting to be visible on the map to other users while using the service, the user by extent allows sharing data with other users (location, profile data such as names, photos, interests).

We collect such data from users’ mobile devices if they enable us to do so. (See “Choice and transparency” below for information on how users can enable location data collection). The application collects such until the user switch to the private mode (to be invisible on the map to other users)and any time the app is running in the foreground (app open and on-screen) of their mobile device.

3. Data from other sources.

These include:

  • Users participating in our referral programs. For example, when a user refers to another person, we receive the referred person’s personal data from that user.

B. Choice and transparency

The application enables users to access and/or control data that the company collects, including through:

  • privacy settings
  • device permissions
  • in-app ratings pages
  • marketing choices

The company also enables users to request access to or copies of their data, changes or updates to their accounts, or deletion of their accounts, or that the company restricts its processing of user personal data.

1. Privacy settings

The Settings > Privacy menu in the app allows users to set or update their preferences regarding location data collection and sharing, emergency data sharing, and notifications.

  • Location data collection

Users can enable/disable the company to collect location data from their mobile devices through their device settings, which can be accessed via the Settings > Privacy > Location menu.

  • Share Live Location

Users can enable/disable the company to share their real-time location data from their mobile devices to other users that can be accessed via the Settings > Privacy > Location menu.

2. Device permissions

Most mobile device platforms (iOS, Android, etc.) have defined certain types of device data that apps cannot access without the device owner’s permission, and these platforms have different methods for how that permission can be obtained. Please check the available settings on your device or check with your provider.

3. In-app ratings pages (feature)

After every meeting with another user in a recommended venue (restaurants/bar), userscan rate the venue on a scale from 1 to 5. An average of those ratings is associated with a user’s account and is displayed to other users about the venue.

4. Marketing choices

Users may opt out of certain marketing communications (including ads) and use of their data for marketing in the following ways:

  • Ad settings: These settings enable users to choose whether their data is shared with the company’s advertising partners to deliver personalized ads, and/or to measure the effectiveness of such ads.
  • Marketing emails and messages: To opt out of receiving marketing emails from the company, or for instructions on how to set your preferences regarding whether to receive marketing SMS or push notifications from the app. Users may also opt out of receiving emails and other messages from the app by following the unsubscribe instructions in those messages. We may still send users who have opted out non-promotional communications, such as corporate communications or information about their account.
  • Cookies and related technologies: For information on how to opt out of personalized ads using cookies and related technologies, please see our Cookie Notice.

COOKIE POLICY (GLOBAL)

We and our affiliates, 3rd-parties, and other partners use cookies and other identification technologies on our websites, mobile applications, email communications, advertisements, and other online services (collectively, the ‘Services’) for a number of purposes, including: authenticating users, remembering user preferences and settings, determining the popularity of content, delivering and measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, analysing site traffic and trends, and generally understanding the online behaviours and interests of people who interact with our Services. You can read more here about the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can exercise your choices.

Cookies and Related Technologies Overview

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your browser or device by websites, apps, online media, and advertisements that are used to remember your browser or device during and across website visits. We also utilise other technologies that may identify you or the devices you use. For example, ‘pixel tags’ (also called beacons) are small blocks of code installed on (or called by) a webpage, app, or advertisement which can retrieve certain information about your device and browser, including, for example: device type, operating system, browser type and version, website visited, time of visit, referring website, IP address, advertising identifiers, and other similar information, including the small text file (the cookie) that uniquely identifies the device. Pixels provide howthird parties can set and read browser cookies from a domain that they do not themselves operate and collect information about visitors to that domain, typically with the permission of the domain owner. ‘Local storage’ refers generally to other places on a browser or device where information can be stored by websites, ads, or third parties (such as HTML5 local storage and browser cache). ‘Software Development Kits’ (also called SDKs) function like pixels and cookies but operate in the mobile app context where pixels and cookies cannot always function. The primary app developer can install pieces of code (the SDK) from partners in the app, and thereby allow the partner to collect certain information about user interaction with the app and information about the user device and network information.

Advertising Synchronisation & Relevancy

In order to facilitate the most relevant ads possible, the company works with various service providers who assist us in delivering similar ads to end users across devices and platforms. For example, we work with social media advertising services to provide you with relevant ads based on your app activity through their media channels. We may also use service providers to provide you with a similar ad on a mobile website or mobile application as with a traditional website ad. See below for more information on your choices to limit these types of advertising.

Your choices

You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. However, they are an important part of how our Services work, so you should be aware that if you choose to refuse or remove cookies, this could affect the availability and functionality of the Services.

Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies. To do so, please follow the instructions provided by your browser which are usually located within the ‘Help’ or ‘Preferences’ menu. Some third parties also provide the ability to refuse their cookies directly by clicking on an opt-out link.

For mobile users, you have controls in your device Operating System that enables you to choose whether to allow cookies or share your advertising ID with companies like us or our advertising service providers. For information on controlling your mobile choices, you can visit Network Advertising Initiative.

To help control or block certain ads in mobile applications, you may choose to download and utilise the DAA mobile app.

Types and Purposes of Cookies

The following table sets out the different categories of cookies that our Services may use and why we may use them. The lists of third-party cookie providers are intended merely as illustrative and should not be viewed as a comprehensive list.

Types of CookiePurposeWho Serves (for example)
Strictly NecessaryThese cookies (including local storage and similar technologies) are essential to enable your use of the site or services, such as assisting with your account login, so we can show you the appropriate experience and features, such as your account information, location, and to edit your account settings. They may also provide authentication, site security and help localise the language based on the geography of your visit.Uber Tealium
Site features and ServicesThese provide functionality that help us provide products and Services. For example, cookies help you log in by pre-filling fields. We may also use cookies and similar technologies to help us provide you and others with social plug-ins and other customised content and experiences, such as making suggestions to you and others.Facebook Twitter Google
Analytics, Performance and ResearchThese are used to understand, improve and research products and Services, including when you access the application’s website and related websites and apps from a computer or mobile device. For example, we may use cookies to understand how you are using site features, and segmenting audiences for feature testing. We and our partners may use these technologies and the information we receive to improve and understand how you use websites, apps, products, services and ads.Google Optimizely Qualtrics
AdvertisingThese cookies and pixels are used to deliver relevant ads, track email marketing or ad campaign performance and efficiency. For example, we and our ad partners may rely on information gleaned through these cookies to serve you ads that may be interesting to you on other websites. Similarly, our partners may use a cookie, attribution service or another similar technology to determine whether we’ve served an ad and how it performed or provide us with information about how you interact with them.Google Facebook Instagram Mediamath Twitter LinkedIn Moat Liveramp Indeed Snap
Mobile-SpecificThese service providers use various technologies to deliver relevant mobile ads, track mobile marketing or mobile ad campaign performance and efficiency.Google Branch
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