Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies on our website, https://alumni-network.forvismazars.us/, and the choices you have about the use of cookies.
Data Usage Notice: We value your privacy, and we want to assure you that we do not sell your personal information to third parties. The data collected through cookies and similar technologies are used solely for the purposes of enhancing your browsing experience on our Website, analyzing website traffic, measuring the effectiveness of our marketing efforts, and providing you with relevant content and services. Your trust is of utmost importance to us, and we are committed to protecting your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations. If you have any questions or concerns about our data practices, please feel free to reach out to us at alumni@us.forvismazars.com .
What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. These cookies are utilized by website owners to ensure the proper functioning and increased efficiency of their websites, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner Forvis Mazars, LLP, in this case) are referred to as "first-party cookies." Conversely, cookies set by parties other than the website owner are known as "third-party cookies." These third-party cookies enable the provision of third-party features or functionality on or through the website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics. The parties setting these third-party cookies can identify your computer not only when it visits the website in question but also when it visits certain other websites.
Why do we use cookies?
We utilize both first- and third-party cookies for various legitimate reasons. Certain cookies are necessary for technical purposes to ensure the proper functioning of our Website. These cookies are referred to as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Additionally, other cookies enable us to track and target our users' interests, thereby enhancing their experience on our Online Properties. Moreover, third parties may also place cookies through our Website for advertising, analytics, and other purposes, which will be further explained in the following sections.
How can I control cookies?
As a user, you have the right to exercise control over the acceptance or rejection of cookies. To do so, you can manage your cookie preferences through the Cookie Consent Manager, which allows you to select the categories of cookies you wish to accept or reject. However, please note that essential cookies, being strictly necessary for providing you with services, cannot be rejected.
You can access the Cookie Consent Manager in the notification banner and on our website. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still access our website, but certain functionality and areas may be limited. Alternatively, you have the option to configure your web browser settings to accept or refuse cookies.
For a detailed overview of the specific types of first- and third-party cookies used on our Website and their respective purposes, please refer to the table below (please note that the specific cookies served may vary depending on the specific pages you visit on our Website).
Required Cookies (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.
The following required cookies are used on our website:
Name: | OptanonAlertBoxClosed |
Purpose: | This cookie is set by websites using certain versions of the cookie law compliance solution from OneTrust. It is set after visitors have seen a cookie information notice and in some cases only when they actively close the notice down. It enables the website not to show the message more than once to a user. The cookie has a normal lifespan of one year and contains no personal information. |
Service: | Cookie Banner (CookiePro) |
Lifespan: | 1 year |
Name: | OptanonConsent |
Purpose: | This cookie is set by the cookie compliance solution from OneTrust. It stores information about the categories of cookies the site uses and whether visitors have given or withdrawn consent for the use of each category. This enables site owners to prevent cookies in each category from being set in the users browser, when consent is not given. The cookie has a normal lifespan of one year, so that returning visitors to the site will have their preferences remembered. It contains no information that can identify the site visitor. |
Service: | Cookie Banner (CookiePro) |
Lifespan: | 1 year |
Name: | XSRF-TOKEN |
Purpose: | This cookie is written to help with site security in preventing Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks. |
Service: | Security |
Lifespan | Session |
Performance and functionality cookies:
Performance and functionality cookies are employed to improve the performance and enhance the functionality of our Website. These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
Name: | _pk_ses* |
Purpose: | This cookie name is associated with the Piwik open source web analytics platform. It is used to help website owners track visitor behaviour and measure site performance. It is a pattern type cookie, where the prefix _pk_ses is followed by a short series of numbers and letters, which is believed to be a reference code for the domain setting the cookie |
Service: | Alumni Insights (Matomo) |
Lifespan: | a few seconds |
Name: | _pk_id* |
Purpose: | This cookie name is associated with the Piwik open source web analytics platform. It is used to help website owners track visitor behaviour and measure site performance. It is a pattern type cookie, where the prefix _pk_id is followed by a short series of numbers and letters, which is believed to be a reference code for the domain setting the cookie. |
Service: | Alumni Insights (Matomo) |
Expires in: | 1 year |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Your Choices
You can manage your cookie preferences by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website. There, you can choose which types of cookies you want to allow and disable non-necessary cookies.
How can I control cookies on my browser?
The methods for managing cookies through your web browser controls may vary depending on the browser you are using. For detailed instructions on how to refuse cookies or adjust your cookie preferences, we recommend visiting your browser's help menu. Below, we provide information on how to manage cookies for some of the most popular browsers:
How often will you update this Cookie Policy?
We may periodically update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We recommend that you revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates the last update date.
Where can I get further information?
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies or other related technologies, please feel free to contact us via email at alumni@us.forvismazars.com .