Cookie Policy

Last revised: January 2023

This Cookie Notice describes how Sika Limited (Vietnam), Street No. 10, Nhon Trach 1 Industrial Zone, Phuoc Thien Commune, Nhon Trach District, Dong Nai Province, Vietnam ("we" or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and store information when you visit our websites. For additional information on our data processing activities, including information about your rights, please visit our Privacy Notice.

1. What are Cookies and what information do they collect?

When you visit our websites or view our services online, we or an authorized third party may send you a cookie. Cookies are small text files that may be placed on your device. When you access the website, a cookie that is placed on a device will send information to the party that has placed the cookie. The use of cookies is common on many websites. Each cookie typically contains the domain name associated with it, the "lifetime" of the cookie, and usually the IP address or a unique identifier of the device, which may include personal data, meaning information related to an identified or identifiable individual.

2. Session and Persistent Cookies

Our websites may place session and persistent cookies on your device. The difference between a session and a persistent cookie relates to the duration of the cookie's existence. Session cookies are cookies that typically exist for the duration of your browser session or while you are using your browser. Once you end your browser session, the cookie will expire. Persistent cookies, as the name suggests, are continuous and remain after you close your browser. The use of cookies allows for quicker and more convenient access to our website.

3. Types of Cookies, purpose of Cookies and Legal Basis for Cookies?

We use different types of cookies:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Strictly necessary cookies are necessary for browsing the website and using its functions. If you disable strictly necessary cookies, the functionality of the website will be affected. The legal basis for collecting information through the use of strictly necessary cookies is the performance of a contract (if we have entered into a contract with you for the use of the website) or for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, such as providing a functional website.
• Performance cookies: Performance cookies allow us to collect information about the usage and extent of website use by individual users. The information collected includes whether the user has visited the website before, the website from which the user came, overall website usage, and the areas the user prefers, which helps us improve website performance and user experience. The legal basis for collecting information through performance cookies is your consent.
• Functionality cookies: Functional cookies allow us to remember choices and settings you have made (e.g., language, region, text size, font style). If you disable functional cookies, the functionality of the website may be affected. The legal basis for collecting information through functional cookies is your consent.
• Advertising/Targeting cookies: Advertising/targeting cookies allow us to analyze the effectiveness of our marketing activities and provide targeted ads that match your interests. If you disable these cookies, you will not receive customized experiences. The legal basis for collecting information through advertising/targeting cookies is your consent.

4. First Party and Third Party Cookies

Our website may place first party cookies and also allow third parties to place cookies on your device. The difference between first party cookies and third-party cookies relates to the party controlling the cookie. First party cookies are those that are specific to the website that created them. The use of first party cookies allows us to operate services efficiently and track visitor behavior patterns on the website. In contrast, third party cookies are placed on your device by a third party (i.e., not by us). While we may allow third parties to access the website to place these cookies on users' devices, we do not control the information provided by these cookies, nor do we have access to that data. This information is entirely controlled by the third party and is subject to their privacy notice. The legal basis for collecting information through third party cookies depends on the type of cookie, please refer to the above.

5. Cookies used on our websites

The Cookies used on our website are described in detail in our Cookie Preference Center. There you can find the name of the cookie, the file(s), an explanation, the lifespan, the cookie type and recipients and if applicable appropriate safeguards.

6. Withdrawing consent, disabling, cookies, browser settings

To the extent, you have given consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time with future effect via our Cookie Preference Center. Such withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of the processing prior to the withdrawal of consent.

You can also change your selections for the usage of certain types of cookies and similar technologies in our Cookie Preference Center.

In addition, most web browsers allow at least some control of most cookies through browser settings. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser to decline cookies. You may also delete existing cookies through your browser.

However, please note that if you withdraw your consent or disable cookies, you may not be able to use the full functionality of our websites. In particular, you may have limited access to some areas or be transitioned to a different experience.

7. Contact us

For further information on our use of cookies and similar technologies and additional information on the processing of your personal data, please visit our Privacy Notice or contact us at:

SIKA LIMITED (VIETNAM)
Street No. 10, Nhon Trach 1 Industrial Zone,
Nhon Trach District, 810000 Dong Nam Province,
Vietnam

Phone: +84 251 356 0700
Fax: +84 251 356 0699
Email: privacy@vn.sika.com