A cookie is a file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that is sent by a web server to a web browser and is stored by the browser. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.
Cookies may be either ‘persistent’ cookies or ‘session’ cookies. A persistent cookie is stored by a web browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date, unless deleted by the user before the expiry date. A session cookie expires at the end of the user session, when the web browser is closed.
Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
Cookies can be used by web servers to identify and track users as they navigate different pages on a website and identify users returning to a website.
Cookies and our website
The pages on this website (the “Website”) are published by Investis Limited (“Investis”) on behalf of Spectris plc (“Spectris”, “us” or “we”). Spectris will not collect any information about individuals, except where it is specifically and knowingly provided by them. You can refuse the use of cookies by following the link at the bottom of the page.
The names and types of the cookies we use are:
| Cookie name | Description | Expiry | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWSALBCORS | This cookie is managed by AWS and is used for load balancing. | 7 Days | Strictly Necessary Cookies |
| AWSALB | AWS ELB application load balancer | 7 Days | Strictly Necessary Cookies |
| AWSALBTG | AWS Application Load Balancer Cookie: Load Balancing Cookie: Used to encode information about the selected target group. | 7 Days | Strictly Necessary Cookies |
| AWSELBCORS | AWS Classic Load Balancer Cookie: Load Balancing Cookie: Used to map the session to the instance. Same value as AWSELB. | End of browser session | Strictly Necessary Cookies |
| AWSELB | This cookie name is associated with the Amazon Web Services Elastic Load Balancing functionality for routing client request on the server. | End of browser session | Performance Cookies |
| ASP.NET_Sessionld | General purpose platform session cookie, used by sites written with Miscrosoft .NET based technologies. Usually used to maintain an anonymised user session by the server. | End of browser session | Strictly Necessary Cookies |
| AWSALBTGCORS | AWS Application Load Balancer Cookie: Load Balancing Cookie: h includes the same information as the original stickiness cookie plus this SameSite attribute. | 7 Days | Strictly Necessary Cookies |
| _CookieConsent | A JavaScript plugin that alerts users of the use of cookies on this website. | End of browser session | Strictly Necessary Cookies |
| _cfduid | Cookie associated with sites using CloudFlare, used to speed up page load times. According to CloudFlare it is used to override any security restrictions based on the IP address the visitor is coming from. It does not contain any user identification information. | 30 Days | Strictly Necessary Cookies |
| _gid | This cookie name is associated with Google Universal Analytics. This appears to be a new cookie and as of Spring 2017 no information is available from Google. It appears to store and update a unique value for each page visited. | 1 Day | Performance Cookies |
| _ga | This cookie name is associated with Google Universal Analytics - which is a significant update to Google's more commonly used analytics service. This cookie is used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. It is included in each page request in a site and used to calculate visitor, session and campaign data for the sites analytics reports. By default it is set to expire after 2 years, although this is customisable by website owners. | 730 Days | Performance Cookies |
| _gat_UA-25680426-1 | This is a pattern type cookie set by Google Analytics, where the pattern element on the name contains the unique identity number of the account or website it relates to. It appears to be a variation of the _gat cookie which is used to limit the amount of data recorded by Google on high traffic volume websites. | End of browser Session |
Performance Cookies |
When you visit the Website, Investis’ web server collects some basic information such as your internet service provider’s domain name, which pages you accessed on the site, and when. We and Investis use this information only to analyse the use of our Website to help guide improvements. We do not collect any personally identifiable information. Investis uses cookies for detecting what kind of device you have in order to present content in the best way, for a language switch and/or for other purposes.
If you register for the alert service, you will need to provide your name and email address. This information will be held by Investis and may be accessed by Investis Corporate Communications PVT. Ltd (a subsidiary of Investis) from its premises in India for administration of the alert service. The information will not be used for any other purpose; it will be stored securely and will not be shared with third parties. By registering for the alerts, you consent to this use of your name and email address.
Google Analytics
This Website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies (text files placed on your computer) to help the website operators analyse how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Goole on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the Website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. By using this Website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above. For more details on what information Google collects and why it does so, Google’s Privacy Policy is available here. To understand how Google uses cookies, please click here and here.
How to refuse the use of cookies
You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings in your browser. However, if you do tis you may lose some useful functionality such as personalisation and 'keep me signed in' and 'remember me' features.
How to delete or disable cookies?
You can set your cookie preferences when you first visit this website. You can give permission to store optional cookies on your computer or mobile devices. Essential, necessary and functional cookies cannot be refused. If you no longer want this website to store optional cookies on your computer,you can change your cookie preferences here
You can set your cookie preferences when you first visit this website. You can give permission to store optional cookies on your computer or mobile devices. Essential, necessary and functional cookies cannot be refused. If you no longer want this website to store optional cookies on your computer, you can change your cookie preferences here
You can also change your browser settings on your computer to delete existing cookies and to disable the storage of new cookies. The procedure is different for each browser. Consult the help function of your browser if necessary.
Most cookies are only retained for the duration of your visit to the website. Some cookies are stored for longer, but always for a limited period. This means that they automatically expire after a certain length of time and cease to store details of your website visit.
How to disable cookies in your browser
Here's how to prevent new cookies from being installed and how to delete existing cookies. The exact procedure depends on which browser you are using.
Internet Explorer
To prevent new cookies from being installed and delete existing cookies:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/internet-explorer/delete-manage-cookies
Firefox
To prevent new cookies from being installed:
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
To delete existing cookies:
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored
Google Chrome
To prevent new cookies from being installed and delete existing cookies:
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en
Safari
To prevent new cookies from being installed and delete existing cookies: