Cookies Policy
- Cookies Policy
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies and similar tracking technologies, such as "Flash" cookies, "local storage" etc., (hereafter "cookies") are text files that can be stored on users’ device when they visit an online service such as an application or a website. Cookies are used to store information on the user's device so that it can be accessed later.
Some cookies are placed only for the time you are active on the online service (such as "session cookies", which disappear as soon as you leave the website concerned), while some others are "permanent" and remain stored on your device until they expire or until you delete them.
When you visit our website: powders.arcelormittal.com (the "Website"), cookies are placed on your device.
Except for cookies that are necessary to the proper functioning of the Website, you are free to refuse the deposit of cookies on your device or to customize your choices in this respect, at any time, via:
- the cookie management panel detailed in item 4 of this Cookies Policy or;
- by adjusting your browser settings as described in item 4 of this Cookies Policy.
This Cookies Policy aims to inform you about why ArcelorMittal Powders (hereafter "we", "us", "our" or “ArcelorMittal”) uses cookies and how you can exercise your choices in this regard.
2. WHICH COOKIES DO WE USE, WHY AND FOR HOW LONG?
When you browse our Website, different types of cookies may be placed on your device, depending on your choices and preferences. These cookies may be placed directly by us or by third parties, as described below.
Necessary Cookies
ArcelorMittal uses the following cookies that are necessary for the proper functioning of the Website (“necessary cookies”).
any cookies that store the users’ choice as regards the use of cookies; At this stage, we identify “GDPR” third-party cookies maintained by “tarteaucitron”.
any authentication cookies used to identify the user on the Website, including those used to ensure the security of the authentication mechanism, e.g., by limiting unexpected access attempts and access attempts made by robotic processes; At this stage, we identify "SESSxxxxxx” where xxxxx stand for an hexadecimal string.
- Matomo audience tracking and measurement cookies to produce anonymous statistics on traffic and/or performance (e.g., content visited) which are essential for the Website to function properly (and therefore for the provision of the service).
| NAME AND PURPOSE OF THE COOKIE | PLACED BY | LIFETIME OF THE COOKIE |
GDPR This Cookie enables ArcelorMittal to provide users with a cookie management panel.
matomo_sessid – It is important to note that it doesn’t contain any data used to identify visitors and is considered an “Essential” cookie) | tarteaucitron
Matomo | 364 days
14 days |
These cookies allow us to remember your choices and preferences on your account, to provide features that enable or facilitate the use of the Website. Moreover, these necessary cookies improve the Website performance and security. They are essential for the proper functioning of the Website. The use of these cookies does not require your consent. You can however technically refuse the deposit of such cookies by changing your browser’s settings. Note that in this case, the Website may not function normally.
Preference cookies (excluding necessary cookies)
The following cookies are used to customize your use of the Website according to your choices
| NAME AND PURPOSE OF THE COOKIE | PLACED BY | LIFETIME OF THE COOKIE |
| Google reCAPTCHA is to provide Spam protection. reCAPTCHA sets a cookie (_GRECAPTCHA) when executed for the purpose of providing its risk analysis. | 6 months |
We must obtain your consent before placing these cookies on your device. If you decide to refuse these cookies, we will not be able to remember your choice. You will need to redefine it each time you visit our Website.
Analytical Cookies
The following cookies are called "analytical" cookies. They are used to create aggregate statistics that allow us to better understand how our Website is used in order to optimise its functioning and improve our services, by analyzing, in particular, the number of visits, visitors and pages visited, the time of visit, error messages, etc.
| NAME AND PURPOSE OF THE COOKIE | PLACED BY | LIFETIME OF THE COOKIE |
Matomo (privacy by design)
_pk_id – used to store a few details about the user such as the unique visitor ID
_pk_ref – used to store the attribution information, the referrer initially used to visit the website
_pk_ses, _pk_cvar, _pk_hsr – short lived cookies used to temporarily store data for the visit. Used when you use the Heatmap or Session Recording
_pk_testcookie is created and should be then directly deleted (used to check whether the visitor’s browser supports cookies)
mtm_consent (or mtm_consent_removed) when users are asked for consent
mtm_cookie_consent is created with an expiry date of 30 years to remember that consent for storing and using cookies was given by the user. It is possible to define a shorter expiry period for your user cookie consent by calling: _paq.push(['rememberCookieConsentGiven', optionallyExpireConsentInHours]).
matomo_ignore when you exclude yourself from being tracked (opt-out). This cookie does not contain personal information or any ID and the cookie value is the same for all visitors) | Matomo |
13 months
6 months
30 minutes
directly deleted
are created with an expiry date of 30 years to remember that consent was given (or removed) by the user.
30 years
30 years
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We must obtain your consent before placing these cookies on your device. If you refuse their use, we will not be able to produce aggregate statistics that will enable us to improve the Website and our services. However, refusing the use of or deleting such cookies does not affect your use of the Website.
3. HOW DO WE KEEP TRACK OF YOUR CONSENT TO COOKIES?
ArcelorMittal does not place cookies or any other tracking technologies on your device without your prior consent, except for necessary cookies for which consent is not required.
When you first visit our Website, you will be given the opportunity to accept or refuse the use of cookies for which your prior consent is required. Where your consent is required, we will not place any cookies on your device unless you have expressly consented to them.
If you do not want cookies to be placed or read on your device, a refusal cookie will be stored on your device so that we can keep track of your choice. If you delete this cookie, we will no longer be able to know that you have refused the use of cookies. Similarly, when you accept cookies, a consent cookie is placed on your device. Consent or refusal cookies must remain on your device and are stored for a period of 6 months.
You can provide or withdraw your consent at any time and thus change the choice and preferences of cookies placed on your device. To do so, please refer to the "How to change cookies settings" section below.
4. HOW TO CHANGE COOKIES SETTINGS?
There are several ways for you to manage the cookies stored on your device.
Cookies management panel
To manage the types of cookies we are using and to which you have given your consent, we invite you to use our panel specifically designed for this purpose (integrated module based on tarteaucitron technologies).
This will allow you to choose which cookies you wish to accept and which you wish to reject when using our Website. You can access our cookies management panel at any time clicking the “Manage your cookies” link on the website footer.
Browser settings
In most browsers, you have the option to choose to accept all cookies, to reject all cookies, or to choose those that you accept according to their editor. You can also regularly delete cookies from your device via your browser.
The settings for each browser are different. They are described in the help menu of your browser, which will enable you to know how to change your cookies preferences.
The browser settings are described in the help menu of your browser, which will enable you to know how to change your cookie preferences. For example:
- in Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/microsoft-edge-browsing-data-and-privacy-bb8174ba-9d73-dcf2-9b4a-c582b4e640dd
Select “Settings and more”, click “Settings” then “Privacy, search, and services”. From here, choose the options you wish.
Click “Preferences” and select “Privacy”. From here, choose the options you wish.
Click “Settings”. Under "Privacy and security" click “Site settings” and then click “Cookies”. Form here, choose the options you wish.
From the “Firefox menu”, click the menu button and select “Settings”, then select “Privacy & Security”. From here, choose the options you wish.
Please note: As mentioned above, you must remember that if you set your browser to reject all cookies, some features of the Website may not function properly.
5. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA?
Where cookies are used to collect personal data about you, this data is processed and stored in accordance with our Privacy Notice, which is available here: https://powders.arcelormittal.com/privacy-policy
6. HOW TO CONTACT US?
If you have any questions regarding our use of cookies, you can contact our local DPO by email at proteccion.datos@arcelormittal.com or by post at the address Residencia La Granda, s/n, 33418, Gozón (Asturias) Spain, indicating “Data Protection ArcelorMittal Powders”.
Last update: November, 2023