Cookie Policy
1. About this document
1.1. GetOnline Ltd trading as 'AuthSMTP' (the "Vendor") operates https://www.authsmtp.com (the "Website") to advertise an authenticated SMTP email relay server which includes other ancillary functions (the "Service").
1.2. This document applies to the Website available at https://www.authsmtp.com.
1.3. This document outlines how the Website uses cookies and what rights you (the "Visitor") have with regard to the use of those cookies.
1.4. The Website sets essential cookies only when they are required for a requested feature. Optional analytics cookies are not set unless the Visitor actively accepts analytics.
1.5. For information on how Personal Information is collected, stored and processed; see the Privacy Policy.
2. What are cookies?
2.1. Cookies are small text files that are created by a website and stored on the Visitor's computer, they act as a means of storing information or data related to the usage of the website.
2.2. Some examples of usage are:
- a. Storing website preferences such as the Visitor's selected billing currency or username
- b. Storing an identification token that links to a set of data stored on a remote server
- c. Recording anonymous data about how the Visitor has used the website
3. How are cookies used?
3.1 The Vendor uses cookies for the following purposes:
- a. To customise the Website to the user's selected preferences, such as billing currency
- b. With the Visitor's consent, to understand how people use the Website so that its content and navigation can be improved
4. Is consent required?
4.1. The Visitor does not need to accept analytics cookies to view or use the public Website. Accepting or rejecting analytics does not restrict access to public content.
4.2. To sign up for and use the Service, the Visitor will need to allow cookies to access the secure customer control panel and its features.
5. What cookies will be set?
5.1. The Website may set the following first-party cookies. Essential preference cookies are set when the relevant feature is used; Google Analytics cookies are set only after the Visitor accepts analytics.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| authsmtp_analytics_consent | authsmtp.com | Stores whether the Visitor accepted or rejected optional analytics | 180 Days | Essential preference |
| currency | authsmtp.com | Stores the Visitor's selected billing currency | 7 Days | Essential preference |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors for aggregated website usage statistics after analytics is accepted | Up to 2 Years | Optional analytics |
| _ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics | Maintains session information for aggregated website usage statistics after analytics is accepted | Up to 2 Years | Optional analytics |
6. More information
6.1. There are numerous sources of information on the Internet about cookies - this information can be found by using a search engine such as Google, Bing or Yahoo.
6.2. Example sources of information:
- www.aboutcookies.org
- WikiPedia - HTTP Cookies
- www.ico.org.uk - United Kingdom ICO (Information Commissioner's Office)
7. How to withdraw consent
7.1. The Visitor can change or withdraw analytics consent at any time by selecting the "Cookie settings" control displayed at the bottom of the Website and choosing a different option.
7.2. Most browsers have tools that allow a Visitor to delete, block or view the cookies that are set in the browser.
7.3. Detailed information can often be found on each browser provider's website. Here are links to guidance for popular web browsers:
- a. Microsoft Internet Explorer
- b. Google Chrome
- c. Mozilla Firefox
- d. Safari / OSX
- e. Safari / iOS
- f. Opera
8. Changes to this policy
8.1. This policy is effective as of the 25th of May 2018 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.
8.2. The Vendor reserves the right to update or change the policy at any time and the Visitor should check this policy periodically. The continued use of the Website after the Vendor posts any modifications to the policy on this page will constitute the Visitors acknowledgment of the modifications and consent to abide and be bound by the modified policy.
8.3. If the Vendor make any material changes to the policy, the Vendor will notify by placing a prominent notice on the Website.
9. Current Version
15.1. The version reference for this policy is:
CP-1.1.0