Cookie Notice

Last Modified: May 1, 2022

Our Cookie Notice (the “Notice”) explains how Converge Security Conference, Soteruna Corporation and its affiliates worldwide (“CSC” or “we” or “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technology when you visit our www.convergesec.com website, interact with CSC online advertisements or marketing emails, or engage with any other websites, pages, features, or content we own or operate that direct you to this Notice (collectively the “Services”). Please read this Notice carefully so that you can be informed about our cookie handling practices when accessing or using our Services. Please click the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer to update your browser’s cookie preferences for our website at any time.

    1. Acceptance

      This Cookie Notice is part of, and is governed by, the terms and conditions set forth in our Terms of Use located at https://convergesec.com/terms-of-use/. You should also read our Privacy Notice to be informed about our data handling practices.

      By accessing or using our Services, you accept the data practices and terms detailed in this Notice. If you do not agree with this Notice, please discontinue your access or use of the Services immediately. This Notice does not apply to services offered by other companies or other sites linked from our Services.

    2. Change to this Notice

      We may update this Notice at any time so that we can keep you updated about our new data handling practices. If we make any material changes to this Notice, we will notify you when you first visit our Services after the change are posted or via the email address we have on file for you (if any). Once the Notice is posted, the changes become effective upon your continued use of the Services. We will update the Last Modified date located at the top of this Notice whenever we make changes to the Notice.

      We use both first-party and third-party cookies on our Services. First-party cookies are cookies that are placed on your device by us, while third-party cookies are set by parties other than CSC. Third-party cookies are operated by third parties that can recognize your device both when it visits our Services and when it visits other websites or mobile apps. CSC does not control how third-party cookies are used, and we encourage you to check the websites of any third-party cookie providers for more information about how they use cookie information.

    3. What are cookies?

      Cookies are small data files that we transfer to your device to collect information about your use of our Services. Cookies can be recognized by the website that downloaded them or other websites that use the same cookies. This helps websites know if your browsing device has visited them before.

      Generally, information collected by cookies and other tracking technologies does not constitute personal information as defined by GDPR. However, if exceptionally such collected information does constitute personal information (such as IP addresses or similar identifiers), we will treat it as personal information in accordance with our Privacy Notices.

      We use both first-party and third-party cookies on our Services. First-party cookies are cookies that are placed on your device by us, while third-party cookies are set by parties other than CSC. Third-party cookies are operated by third parties that can recognize your device both when it visits our Services and when it visits other websites or mobile apps. CSC does not control how third-party cookies are used, and we encourage you to check the websites of any third-party cookie providers for more information about how they use cookie information.

    4. How long will cookies stay on my browsing device?

      Our retention periods for cookie information depend on whether the cookie is a “persistent” or “session” cookie. Each category of cookie listed below is either a session cookie or persistent cookie.

      We use “persistent cookies” to save information about you for longer periods of time, while “session” cookies are deleted when you close your browser or after a short period of time. Persistent cookies are stored for varied lengths of time depending on the purpose of the cookie collection and tool used. You can delete cookie data as described below.

    5. Why does CSC use cookies?

      Cookies can be used for multiple purposes. CSC uses cookies to help it understand how the Services are being used, such as whether you spent more time on a certain part of the Services, whether you experienced any technical issues, and more. Some of the functions performed by cookies are strictly necessary for us to be able to offer you our Services, while other cookies provide us with valuable insight about how we can improve our Services or help us with marketing our products and services to you based on your interests and preferences.

    6. What types of cookies does CSC use?

      We use the cookies described below on our Services:

      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.

      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. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.

      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.

    7. How to manage cookies via your browser settings

      Below we describe how you can manage first-party and third-party cookies on our Services:

      First-Party Cookies

      You can enable, disable or delete cookies via your browser settings. To do this, follow the instructions provided by your browser, usually located within the “Help”, “Tools” or “Edit” settings of your browser. Please be aware that if you set disable cookies on your browser, you may not be able to access secure areas of the Services and parts of the Services may also not work properly (e.g., referral links, preferences, etc.).

      Many browser manufacturers provide helpful information about cookie management, including, but not limited to:

      Google Chrome
      Internet Explorer
      Mozilla Firefox
      Safari (Desktop) or Safari (Mobile)
      Android Browser
      Opera

      If you use a different browser than those listed above, please refer to your specific browser’s documentation or check out http://www.allaboutcookies.org/browsers/index.html to learn more about different browsers. You can also find out more information about how to change your browser cookie settings at www.allaboutcookies.org.

      Third-Party Cookies

      Any cookies that are placed on your browsing device by a third party can be managed through your browser (as described above) or by checking the third party’s website for more information about cookie management and how to “opt-out” of receiving cookies from them.

      In addition, you may click the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer to update your browser’s cookie preferences for our website at any time.

    8. How can I opt-out of interest-based advertising cookies?

      We do not control interest-based advertising cookies on our Services. However, many advertising companies that collect information for interest-based advertising are members of the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), both of which maintain websites where people can opt out of interest-based advertising from their members.

      To opt-out of website interest-based advertising provided by each organization’s respective participating companies, visit the DAA’s opt-out portal available at http://optout.aboutads.info/, the DAA of Canada’s opt-out portal available at https://youradchoices.ca/en/tools, or visit the NAI’s opt-out portal available at http://optout.networkadvertising.org/?c=1.

      Residents of the European Union may opt-out of online behavioural advertising served by the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance’s participating member organizations by visiting https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/.

    9. How can I opt-out of analytics and marketing cookies?

      As described in this Notice, we use third-party analytics providers to collect information about the effectiveness of our Services and marketing campaigns. Some third-party analytics and marketing cookie service providers allow you to opt-out with them directly. We currently use Google Analytics. If you would like to opt-out of such cookies, please go to: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout (requires a browser add-on).

    10. How to Contact Us

      If you have any questions regarding our Cookie Notice, please contact us using the information below. You may also find our Privacy Notice helpful.

      You can contact us via email at [email protected]