Cookie Policy of www.spherenode.com

This document contains information regarding the technologies that enable this Website to achieve the purposes described below. Such technologies allow the Data Controller to collect and store information (for example, through the use of Cookies) or to utilize resources (for example, by executing a script) on the User's device when the latter interacts with this Website.

For simplicity, in this document such technologies are succinctly defined as "Tracking Tools", unless there is reason to differentiate.
For example, although Cookies may be used in both web and mobile browsers, it would be inappropriate to speak of Cookies in the context of mobile device applications, as they are Tracking Tools that require the presence of a browser. For this reason, within this document, the term Cookie is used only to specifically refer to that particular type of Tracking Tool.

Some of the purposes for which Tracking Tools are used may also require the User's consent. If consent is given, it can be revoked freely at any time by following the instructions contained in this document.

This Website uses Tracking Tools managed directly by the Data Controller (commonly referred to as "first-party Tracking Tools") and Tracking Tools that enable services provided by third parties (commonly referred to as "third-party Tracking Tools"). Unless otherwise specified within this document, such third parties have access to their respective Tracking Tools.
The duration and expiration of Cookies and other similar Tracking Tools may vary depending on what is set by the Data Controller or each third-party provider. Some of them expire at the end of the User's browsing session.
In addition to what is specified in the description of each category below, Users can obtain more detailed and updated information on the duration, as well as any other relevant information - such as the presence of other Tracking Tools - in the privacy policies of their respective third-party providers (via the links provided) or by contacting the Data Controller.

How this Website uses Tracking Tools

Necessary

This Website uses Cookies commonly referred to as "technical" or other similar Tracking Tools to perform activities strictly necessary to ensure the operation or provision of the Service.

Technical Tracking Tools

Duration of Tracking Tools:

• XSRF-TOKEN: session duration

Tracking Tools managed by third parties

STRIPE

Stripe is a payment service provided by Stripe Payments Ltd.

Personal Data processed: surname, purchase history, Usage Data, email, billing address, payment information, name, Tracking Tool, and various types of Data as specified by the service's privacy policy.

Place of processing: United Kingdom – Privacy Policy.

Duration of Tracking Tools:

• 1: indefinite

• __Host-LinkSession: 2 years

• __stripe_mid: 1 year

• __stripe_sid: 30 minutes

• _mf: indefinite

• dashboard.banner-dismissals: session duration

• link.auth_session_client_secret: session duration

• m: 2 years

• pay_sid: 1 year

GOOGLE RECAPTCHA (GOOGLE IRELAND LIMITED)

Google reCAPTCHA is a spam protection service provided by Google Ireland Limited.
The use of the reCAPTCHA system is subject to the privacy policy and the terms of service of Google.

For an understanding of how Google uses data, please refer to the Google Partner Policies.

Personal Data processed: clicks, Usage Data, keypress events, motion sensor events, touch events, mouse movements, scroll position, responses to questions, and Tracking Tool.

Place of processing: Ireland – Privacy Policy.

Duration of Tracking Tools:

• _GRECAPTCHA: session duration

• rc::a: indefinite

• rc::b: session duration

• rc::c: session duration

• rc::f: indefinite

Features

This Website uses Tracking Tools to allow easy interactions and activate features that permit Users to access certain resources of the Service and simplify communication with the Data Controller.

Tracking Tools managed by third parties

CONTACT FORM (THIS WEBSITE)

The User, by filling out the contact form with their Data, consents to their use to respond to requests for information, quotes, or any other nature indicated in the form header.

Personal Data processed: ZIP code, city, surname, date of birth, Usage Data, email, User ID, physical address, country, name, Tracking Tool, and various types of Data.

Tracking Tools managed by third parties

STRIPE OAUTH (THIS WEBSITE)

Stripe OAuth is a registration and authentication service provided by Stripe, Inc. and connected to the Stripe network.

Personal Data processed: Tracking Tool and various types of Data as specified by the service's privacy policy.

Place of processing: United Kingdom – Privacy Policy.

Duration of Tracking Tools:

• __stripe_mid: 1 year

• __stripe_sid: 30 minutes

Features

This Website uses Tracking Tools to improve the quality of user experience and enable interactions with content, networks, and external platforms.

Tracking Tools managed by third parties

STRIPE ACCOUNT ACCESS (STRIPE PAYMENTS LIMITED)

This service allows this Website to connect with the User's account on Stripe, provided by Stripe, Inc.

Personal Data processed: surname, Data provided during the use of the service, Usage Data, email, payment information, device information, name, password, Tracking Tool, and username.

Place of processing: United Kingdom – Privacy Policy.

Duration of Tracking Tools:

• __stripe_mid: 1 year

• __stripe_sid: 30 minutes

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Measurement

This Website uses Tracking Tools to measure traffic and analyze User behavior to improve the Service.

Tracking Tools managed by third parties

GOOGLE ANALYTICS (GOOGLE LLC)

Google Analytics (Universal Analytics) is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC or Google Ireland Limited, depending on how the Data Controller manages the processing of Data, ("Google"). Google uses the Personal Data collected to track and examine the use of this Website, compile reports, and share them with other services developed by Google.
Google may use the Personal Data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its advertising network.

For an understanding of how Google uses data, please refer to the Google Partner Policies.

Personal Data processed: Usage Data and Tracking Tool.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt Out; Ireland – Privacy Policy – Opt Out.

Duration of Tracking Tools:

• AMP_TOKEN: 1 hour

• _ga: 2 years

• _gac*: 3 months

• _gat: 1 minute

• _gid: 1 day

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Marketing

This Website uses Tracking Tools to provide personalized ads or marketing content and to measure their performance.

Tracking Tools managed by third parties

GOOGLE ANALYTICS (GOOGLE LLC)

Google Analytics (Universal Analytics) is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC or Google Ireland Limited, depending on how the Data Controller manages the processing of Data, ("Google"). Google uses the Personal Data collected to track and examine the use of this Website, compile reports, and share them with other services developed by Google.
Google may use the Personal Data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its advertising network.

For an understanding of how Google uses data, please refer to the Google Partner Policies.

Personal Data processed: Usage Data and Tracking Tool.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt Out; Ireland – Privacy Policy – Opt Out.

Duration of Tracking Tools:

• AMP_TOKEN: 1 hour

• _ga: 2 years

• _gac*: 3 months

• _gat: 1 minute

• _gid: 1 day

JETPACK (JETPACK DIGITAL LLC)

Jetpack is an advertising service provided by Jetpack Digital LLC.

Personal Data processed: Usage Data and Tracking Tool.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt out.

Duration of Tracking Tools:

• JP:*: indefinite

REACH (REACH INTERNATIONAL)

Reach is an advertising service provided by Reach International.

Personal Data processed: Usage Data and Tracking Tool.

Place of processing: United Arab Emirates – Privacy Policy.

Activities that do not fall under the above categorizations

This Privacy Notice, Cookie Policy, and Terms and Conditions apply to spherenode.com and spherenode.org, both owned and managed by SPHERENODE LTD. By using either of the two websites, you consent to the collection of data and the practices described in this notice.

How to manage your preferences and give or revoke consent on this Website

When the use of Trackers is based on consent, the User can provide or revoke such consent by setting or updating their preferences through the relevant privacy choice panel available on this Website.

As for third-party Tracking Tools, Users can manage their preferences by visiting the relevant opt-out link (if available), using the tools described in the privacy policy of the third party, or by contacting the latter directly.

How to control or delete Cookies and similar technologies through your device settings

Users can use their browser settings to:

• See which Cookies or other similar technologies have been set on the device;

• Block Cookies or similar technologies;

• Delete Cookies or similar technologies from the browser.

However, browser settings do not allow granular control of consent by category.

Users can, for example, find information on how to manage Cookies in some of the most popular browsers at the following addresses:

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Apple Safari

• Microsoft Internet Explorer

• Microsoft Edge

• Brave

• Opera

Users can also manage some Tracking Tools for mobile applications by disabling them through the appropriate device settings, such as mobile ad settings or tracking settings in general (Users can refer to device settings to find the relevant one).

How to opt out of interest-based advertising

Notwithstanding the above, Users are informed of the possibility to utilize the information available on YourOnlineChoices (EU and UK), Network Advertising Initiative (USA), and Digital Advertising Alliance (USA), DAAC (Canada), DDAI (Japan), or other similar services. With these services, it is possible to manage tracking preferences for most advertising tools. Therefore, the Data Controller advises Users to use these resources in addition to the information provided in this document.

The Digital Advertising Alliance also provides an application called AppChoices that helps Users control behavioral advertising on mobile applications.

Consequences related to the refusal to use Tracking Tools

Users are free to decide whether or not to allow the use of Tracking Tools. However, it should be noted that Tracking Tools enable this Website to provide Users with a better experience and advanced functionality (in line with the purposes outlined in this document). Therefore, should the User decide to block the use of Tracking Tools, the Data Controller may not be able to provide the related functionalities.

Data Controller

SPHERENODE LTD, 115 Wood Lane W127ED, London UK

Email address of the Data Controller: support@spherenode.com

Since the use of third-party Tracking Tools on this Website cannot be fully controlled by the Data Controller, any specific reference to third-party Tracking Tools should be considered indicative. To obtain complete information, Users are kindly invited to consult the privacy policy of the respective third-party services listed in this document.

Given the objective complexity of identifying tracking technologies, Users are encouraged to contact the Data Controller if they would like to receive further information regarding the use of such technologies on this Website.

Definitions and legal references

Personal Data (or Data)

Personal data means any information that, directly or indirectly, even in connection with any other information, including a personal identification number, renders a physical person identified or identifiable.

Usage Data

Are the information collected automatically through this Website (including by third-party applications integrated into this Website), including: the IP addresses or the domain names of the computers used by the User connecting with this Website, the addresses in URI notation (Uniform Resource Identifier), the time of the request, the method used in forwarding the request to the server, the size of the file obtained in response, the numeric code indicating the status of the response from the server (success, error, etc.) the country of origin, the characteristics of the browser and the operating system used by the visitor, the various temporal connotations of the visit (for example, the time spent on each page) and the details related to the path followed within the Application, with particular reference to the sequence of pages viewed, parameters related to the operating system and the User's computing environment.

User

The individual using this Website who, unless otherwise specified, coincides with the Data Subject.

Data Subject

The physical person to whom the Personal Data refers.

Data Processor (or Processor)

The physical person, legal entity, public authority, and any other body that processes personal data on behalf of the Data Controller, as described in this privacy policy.

Data Controller (or Controller)

The physical or legal person, public authority, service, or other body that, individually or together with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data and the tools adopted, including the security measures related to the functioning and use of this Website. The Data Controller, unless otherwise specified, is the owner of this Website.

This Website (or this Application)

The hardware or software tool through which the Personal Data of Users are collected and processed.

Service

The Service provided by this Website as defined in the relevant terms (if present) on this site/application.

European Union (or EU)

Unless otherwise specified, any reference to the European Union contained in this document is intended to extend to all current member states of the European Union and the European Economic Area.

Cookies

Cookies are Tracking Tools that consist of small portions of data stored within the User's browser.

Tracking Tool

For Tracking Tool, it means any technology - e.g. Cookies, unique identifiers, web beacons, embedded scripts, e-tags, and fingerprinting - that allows tracking Users, for example by collecting or storing information on the User's device.

Legal references

This privacy policy is drafted based on multiple legislative orders.

Unless otherwise specified, this privacy policy concerns exclusively this Website.