Cookie Use Policy
Introduction
This is the cookie policy for Amplify Credit Union (collectively referred to as “Amplify”, “we”, “us” or “our” in this policy), our site www.goamplify.com, and our associated apps (“our sites”).
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small file that contains letters and numbers that is downloaded to your device when you visit a website. It is sent to your browser and stored on your computer’s hard drive, tablet or mobile device. When you visit our sites it can allow us to recognize and remember you.
Technologies similar to cookies
Technologies that store or access information on a user’s device are similar to cookies and are also covered by this policy. These technologies may include:
- Local storage – storage of data in the local device’s cache, for example to load content quicker.
- Pixels – a small pixel graphic which is used to track user behavior, site conversions etc.
- Scripts – small computer programs embedded within websites that give them extra functionality but may access user devices
In this policy we call all cookies and similar technologies “cookies”, for ease.
First-party and third-party cookies
There are different types of cookies:
- First-party cookies – cookies that are set by or on behalf of the Amplify when you use our site.
- Third-party cookies – cookies that are set by parties or organizations other than Amplify when you use our site. Some Amplify web pages may also contain content from or link to other sites which may set their own cookies. If you share a link to an Amplify page, the service you share it on may set a cookie on your browser.
What types of cookies do we use?
We use three types of cookies:
- Strictly Necessary – 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 – 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.
- Targeting – These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
How long do cookies last?
- Session cookies – These cookies only last as long as your online session and expire when you close your browser (e.g. Chrome or Safari).
- Persistent cookies – These cookies stay on your device after your browser has been closed and last for a time specified in the cookie (but not longer than 13 months). We use these cookies when we need to remember you for more than one browsing session, for instance to remember your preferences from one visit to the next.
How to manage cookies at Amplify
You can manage the use of cookies on our site by navigating to the cookie banner—either by clicking on the banner itself, or clicking on the cookie icon in the lower lefthand corner to expand the banner. You can manage your Consent Preferences there, choosing which cookies you agree to.
You can switch some cookies off through this pop-up banner. You may need to do this again each time you use a different IP address, device, or virtual private network. You can also adjust the global privacy setting or plug-in which should be communicated to use via your browser.
It is also possible to stop your browser from accepting cookies altogether by changing your browser’s cookie settings. If you stop your browser from accepting cookies altogether, some features on our site may not work as well as you expect. Please note that searching in incognito mode or regularly clearing your cookies may reset your cookie settings.