Cookie Policy
COOKIE Notice
This Cookie Notice applies to the GC Corporation (“GC”) special website https://www.gcdental.co.jp/100thsymposium/.
It supplements GC’s Privacy Notice, which may be accessed here: Privacy Notice by organizer.
Any questions or concerns relating to the use of cookies by our websites and the processing of personal data obtained through their use may be directed to: gc5thsymposium@gc.dental
1. Cookies – What Are They and How Do We Use Them?
GC uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information about the use of our websites in order to make them function effectively and also to improve our website visitors’ experience when they browse our websites. A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that is sent to your browser and stored on the hard drive of your computer (or Internet enabled device) when you visit a website.
We use session cookies to make it easier for you to navigate our sites. A session cookie expires when you close your browser. A persistent cookie remains on your hard drive for an extended period of time, and can be used when you return to our site to help identify you or allow you to log in, or on other third-party sites to communicate to you via online-marketing channels. If you reject cookies, you may still use our site, but your ability to use some areas of the site will be limited and you may need to re-enter your personal data when you register.
2. Blocking Cookies
You do not have to accept all of the cookies used by our website. If you reject certain cookies, however, you may not be able to use some of the features of our websites. Your browser may be configured to allow you to refuse or delete cookies or to be notified when a cookie is stored on your device. To change your web browser settings for cookies, you can follow the instructions in the help section of your web browser or visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org/. You may also find information about how to disable specific cookies using the links provided in the tables in Section 3 below.
Please note that by deleting or blocking cookies that are strictly necessary for the performance of our website, it may not function correctly and you may not be able to access certain areas of the website.
3. What Do We Collect?
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
(1) Strictly Necessary Cookies:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off without impairing the functioning of our website. They are set to respond to actions taken by you to make 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 include the following:
We currently do not use this kind of cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration/Validity |
|---|---|---|
| N/A |
(2) Performance Cookies:
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. 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 by third-party providers or immediately by us. If you block these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our website, and will not be able to remember your preferences when you make subsequent visits. These cookies include:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration/Validity |
|---|---|---|
| gc_member_division | To identify a member of the GC Friendship Society page |
30 days |
| DentalPersonal | To identify a dental care professional | 30 days |
| mem | To identify a member of the GC Friendship Society |
30 days |
| GCEAUSERINFO | To identify a member of the GC Friendship Society |
90 days |
(3) Functional Cookies:
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation.
They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly. These cookies include:
We currently do not use this kind of cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration/Validity |
|---|---|---|
| N/A |
(4) Targeting Cookies:
These cookies may be set through our website by us or by third-party providers. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not directly store your personal details but do uniquely identify your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. These cookies include:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration/Validity |
|---|---|---|
| User Insight | To analyse visitor’s access to the website | 2220 days |
| EQPlayer_resume_Volume | To analyse visitor’s access to the video on the website | - |
| NavicastApi | To analyse visitor’s access to the website | 365 days |
| NavicastApi.su | To analyse visitor’s access to the website | 1 days |
| VA_CONV_ID | To analyse visitor’s access to the video on the website | 365 days |
| VA_SESSION_ID | To analyse visitor’s access to the video on the website | - |
4. Links to Other Sites
The GC website may contain links to other sites that are not owned or controlled by GC. Please be aware that GC is not responsible for the privacy or security practices of such other sites. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every web site that collects personally identifiable information.
5. Google Analytics
Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics works using cookies. We use the information collected by Google Analytics cookies to find out about how visitors use our website. Google Analytics cookies collect your IP address; however, because IP anonymization is used on this website, your IP address will be shortened (and therefore anonymized) as soon as technically possible and before it is stored or otherwise used in connection with Google Analytics. The anonymization process takes place within Japan, except in exceptional cases, where your full IP address may be sent to a Google server in the United States and shortened there. Google will not combine the IP address sent by your browser in connection with Google Analytics, with other data. You can prevent Google Analytics cookies from being stored by setting your browser software accordingly. You can also opt-out of Google Analytics by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at google.com.
6. Other Information
Where we work with third-party vendors to apply cookies on our behalf and they have access to personal data collected via cookies or other apps, they are subject to appropriate contractual safeguards in line with the requirements of the applicable data protection law and regulation. Any personal data that we collect from the application of cookies are stored on servers that are hosted in Japan. We retain personal data collected by means of cookies needed for personalized services where you have consented to the use of cookies for those purposes, and otherwise only for as long as necessary to aggregate personal data that we use for website performance and audience measurement.
You have the rights in relation to any personal data that we process about you. These rights are set out in [Section 5] of our Privacy Notice, which you can find here: Privacy Notice by organizer.