Information about our use of cookies and other tracking technologies
WorldQuant, LLC operates this website, including the features, tools, or software made available through it (the “Website”). As you use the Website, we may collect certain information by automated or electronic means using cookies and other tracking technologies. Please review our Privacy Policy for details on the categories of information we collect through these technologies.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files containing a string of characters that can be placed on your computer or mobile device to identify your browser or device. When we use the term “cookies” in this policy, we mean the CookieYes and Google Analytics cookies and related technologies used on the Website.
Cookies may be temporary or persistent. Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for longer. The cookies and related technologies used on the Website are described below.
We use only the following types of cookies and related technologies:
Necessary cookies. These cookies are necessary for the Website to operate and include the CookieYes cookies used to remember your consent preferences.
Analytics cookies. These cookies and related technologies are used by Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use the Website and to compile reports about Website activity.
What is the difference between first and third party cookies?
Cookies may be set by the Website you are visiting or by another website before or during your visit. These are known as first-party and third-party cookies, respectively.
First-party cookies belong to the Website domain that appears in your browser’s address bar. Third-party cookies belong to website domains different from the one shown in the address bar.
Cookie technologies used on the Website
The Website uses only the following cookie technologies:
Google Analytics. The Website uses Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use the Website. We use the information to compile reports and to help us understand and improve the Website. For more details about how Google uses data when you use the Website, please click here. You can manage your Google Analytics cookie preferences through the CookieYes banner as described in “How you can manage your cookies” below.
For information about managing these cookies and related technologies, see “How you can manage your cookies” below.
How you can manage your cookies
Google’s basic consent mode for Google Analytics is configured as opt-in. No optional cookies or related technologies are set unless you affirmatively opt in through the CookieYes banner; until then, the Website sets only the necessary CookieYes cookies used to remember your consent preferences. You can change your choices at any time through the CookieYes preference center here. Necessary cookies cannot be disabled. You may also configure your web browser to refuse or delete cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, some of the features we offer and some of our pages may not function properly. If you use multiple browsers on your device, you will need to configure each browser separately. Your ability to limit cookies is subject to your browser settings and limitations.
In some regions, you may have additional rights with respect to data collected through cookies.
Do Not Track
Your browser settings may allow you to automatically transmit a “Do Not Track” signal to online services you visit. Note, however, there is no industry consensus as to what site and app operators should do with regard to these signals. Accordingly, unless and until the law is interpreted to require us to do so, we do not monitor or take action with respect to “Do Not Track” signals. For more information on “Do Not Track,” visit http://www.allaboutdnt.com.