Cookie Policy
What is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers, which are transferred to your computer's hard drive or mobile device when you visit the website. The cookies are then sent back to the originating website on each subsequent visit or to another website that recognizes that cookie.
Cookies are mostly used to allow websites to function, or to function more efficiently, as well as to provide information to website owners. Above all, cookies allow the identification of your device.
Use of Cookies
We use cookies for many different reasons. We may collect information about your computer, including your IP address, operating system and browser type, for system administration purposes. This is statistical data about our users' browsing actions and patterns and does not identify you as an individual. If you agree, we may obtain information about your general internet usage by using a cookie file. The website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of the website. This helps us to deliver a better and more personalised service to you when you browse the website and also allows us to improve the website.
Types of Cookies Used
We are always looking for new ways to improve its website and improve the service it offers you. We use cookies to improve the use and functionality of its website and to gain a better understanding of how you use it.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
Adapting Browser Settings to Cookies
If you are the only person using the computer, you may set long terms of expiry for browsing history. If you share the computer, you may consider setting the browser to delete the browsing data each time when you close the browser.
How Can I Stop the Cookies?
Most internet browsers are initially set up to automatically accept cookies. Users can configure their browser to reject all the cookie files or to alert the user when cookies are sent to the device.
It is important to note that the deactivation or refusal to receive cookies can make certain sections difficult to view and use. All the modern browsers offer the possibility to change the settings of cookies.
You can configure the settings of the cookies following the instructions below for the most common applications used:
- Google Chrome: See: Delete, allow and manage cookies in Chrome
- Safari: See: Manage cookies and website data in Safari on Mac or Clear the history, cache and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
- Microsoft Edge: See: Manage cookies in Microsoft Edge
- Firefox: See: Clear cookies and site data in Firefox
Updates to the cookies policy
Holcim Australia reserves the right to make any changes to this policy, particularly in response to legislative requirements.
Personal data protection rights
Some of the cookies used by Holcim Australia and described above allow the collection of personal data. Holcim Australia is responsible for processing this personal data.
This data is vital for each cookie to correctly carry out its function. It is only used by the relevant departments within Holcim Australia and its service providers, where applicable.
Holcim Australia particularly uses the Google Analytics service from Google Inc ("Google") for statistical purposes. To opt out from the Google Analytics tracking across all websites, please see: Google Analytics Opt-out
Your rights
To exercise your right to query, access and amend your personal data, you can contact us by email at hanz-webmaster@holcim.com
