Elbit Systems UK Limited

Cookie Policy

1. INTRODUCTION

Elbit Systems UK Limited (“ESUK”) and its subsidiaries (the “ESUK Group”) want you to be familiar with how we collect, use and disclose information from and about you.We and our service providers collect information by automated means when you visit, access, or use the websites, mobile sites (“apps”), (collectively, “Web Services”) that link to this Cookie Policy. We collect information through cookies (including Flash cookies), web beacons, pixels, web server logs, Java Script, and other tracking technologies (collectively, “Cookies”) to deliver and improve the Web Services, and to display relevant content, products, and services.

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

A cookie is a small text file that is sent to and stored on your computer or other internet connected device to identify your browser or store information.

They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work in a better, more efficient way. A web beacon links web pages to servers and may be used to transmit information collected through cookies back to a web server. Other tracking technologies such as pixels, Java Script, or web server logs allow us to use invisible images or code on the Web Services, or data from our web server logs, to gain analytics insights. We use several categories of cookies and each performs different functions. You can learn more about cookies and their functions generally by visiting an information website like https://www.allaboutcookies.org.

3. INFORMATION WE OBTAIN THROUGH COOKIES

The information we obtain through the use of Cookies may include information about your computer, device, and browser, such as your IP address, browser, operating system and device characteristics, language preferences, mobile device ID, referring URLs, and actions taken by you on the Web Services such as what content you visited, whether you have used the Web Services before, dates and times you access the Web Services, and other software or hardware information. If you access the Web Services from a mobile or other device, we may collect information for that device such as a unique device identifier (“UDID”), mobile phone number, geolocation data obtained with your consent where required by applicable law, and details about your mobile carrier.

4. HOW WE USE COOKIE INFORMATION

The Web Services use Cookies to function effectively. For example, Cookies can recognize you and remember important information that will make your use of a website more convenient such as by remembering your login status and user preferences. We use information we obtain through the use of Cookies to enhance our products and services. We may also use cookies to link your use of the Web Services to Personal Data we have about you. For example, if you have asked us to provide you information about our upcoming products or promotions, Cookies will enable us to customize the materials we provide to you based on your online interests and preferences.

5. COOKIES WE USE

Below we list the different types of Cookies we may use on the Web Services.

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These Cookies are essential to ESUK Web Services in order to facilitate our authentication, registration or log-in process and enable you to navigate and use the features of the Web Services. Without these Cookies, you may not be able to take full advantage of our services or features, and the Web Services will not perform as smoothly for you as we would like.

The Strictly Necessary Cookies on the Web Services may include:

b) Functionality Cookies

In some circumstances, we may use Functionality Cookies to allow us to remember the choices you make while browsing the Web Services. In order to permit your connection to the Web Services, we receive and record information about your computer, device, and browser, potentially including your IP address, browser type, and other software or hardware information. If you access the Web Services from a mobile or other device, we may collect a unique device identifier assigned to that device (“UDID”), geolocation data obtained with your consent where required by applicable law, or other traffic information for that device. All of these features help us, for example, improve your visit to the Web Services Cookie name

c) Flash Cookies

We may use Adobe Flash Player to deliver special content, such as video clips or animation. To improve your user experience, local shared objects (known as“Flash Cookies”) are employed to provide functions such as remembering your settings and preferences.

Flash Cookies on the Web Services may include:

d) Analytics Cookies

We and our service providers may use Analytics Cookies (or performance cookies) to collect information about your use of the Web Services to help create reports and statistics on the performance of the Web Services which enable us to improve the way they work.

Analytics Cookies collect information such as your IP address, type of device, operating system, referring URLs, country information, date and time of page visits, and pages visited. The information allows us to see the overall patterns of usage on the Web Services, and help us record any difficulties you have with the Web Services.

Analytics Cookies on the Risk & Compliance Services may include:

6. THIRD PARTY COOKIES

In some circumstances, we may work with third parties to support the Web Services. For example, we use analytics services supported by third parties who generate Analytics Cookies on our behalf. We may not have access to these Cookies, although we may use statistical information arising from the Cookies provided by these third parties to customize content and for the other purposes described above.

These companies may also transfer this information to other parties where required to do so by law, or where such other parties process the information on their behalf.

You can learn more about managing Cookies in section 7 below. However, we may not control these third party Cookies and their use may be governed by the policies of the third parties employing these Cookies. To learn about these third party Cookies and how to manage them, please refer to the relevant policies on the third party’s website.

7. HOW YOU CAN MANAGE COOKIES

You can stop Cookies from being downloaded to your device from the Web Services at any time by selecting the appropriate settings in your browser. Most browsers will tell you how to change your browser settings to notify you when a Cookie is being set or updated, or to restrict or block certain types or all Cookies. Please consult the “Help” section of your browser for more information or by visiting www.allaboutcookies.org.

Your device settings may also allow you to prohibit mobile app platforms (such as Apple or Google) from sharing certain information obtained by automated means with us.

Analytics Cookies can be managed via the following link: https://www.google.com/intl/en/analytics/learn/privacy.html

If you make updates to your browser or device settings, or use an online link to opt out of Cookies, those updates apply to the device where you made the changes. Please note that by disabling or blocking any or all Cookies, some features of the Web Services may not operate as intended, or you may not have access to features or personalization available through the Risk & Compliance Services.

8. DISABLING COOKIES

There are a number of ways for you to manage cookies and other tracking technologies. Through our cookie pop-up bar or your browser settings, you can accept or decline cookies that we place. You should be aware that you may not be able to use all our interactive features if you choose to decline the use of cookies.

9. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected] 

Please do not disclose any sensitive Personal Data (e.g., information related to racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religion or other beliefs, health, or trade union membership), social security numbers, or criminal background information when contacting us.

10. CHANGES AND UPDATES

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about our use of cookies, the information we collect via cookies, and any updates in relation thereto. We will post any changes to this Cookie Policy on our Services.