HOP International Cookies Policy

Last Updated: January 2023

This Cookies Policy applies to any websites, branded pages on third party platforms (such as Facebook or YouTube), and applications accessed or used through such websites or third party platforms (“HOPINternational websites”) which are operated by or on behalf of HOP.

By using HOP websites, you are consenting to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookies Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies in this way, you should set your browser settings accordingly or not use HOP websites. If you disable the cookies that we use, this may impact your user experience while on HOP websites.

The table below summarizes the different types of cookies we use on HOP websites, together with their respective purpose and duration (i.e. how long each cookies will remain on your device).

What are cookies?

Cookies are files or pieces of information that may be stored on your computer (or other internet enabled devices, such as a smartphone or tablet) when you visit an HOP website. A cookies will usually contain the name of the website from which the cookies has come from, the “lifetime” of the cookies (i.e. how long it will remain on your device), and a value, which is usually a randomly generated unique number.

What do we use cookies for?

We use cookies to make the HOP websites easier to use and to better tailor the HOP websites and our services to your interests and needs. Cookies may also be used to help speed up your future activities and experience on our Sites. We also use cookies to compile anonymous, aggregated statistics that allow us to understand how people use our Sites and to help us improve their structure and content. We cannot identify you personally from this information.

What types of cookies do we use?

Two types of cookies may be used on the HOP websites – “session cookies” and “persistent cookies”. Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain on your device until you leave the HOP website. A persistent cookies remains on your device for much longer or until you manually delete it (how long the cookies remains on your device will depend on the duration or “lifetime” of the specific cookies and your browser settings).

Some of the pages you visit may also collect information using pixel tags (also called clear gifs) that may be shared with third parties which directly support our promotional activities and website development. For example, website usage information about visitors to HOP websites may be shared with our third party advertising agency to better target Internet banner advertisements on our websites. The information is not, however, personally identifiable, although it could be linked to your personal information.

Are there third party cookies on the HOP website?

We use a number of suppliers that may also set cookies on your device on our behalf when you visit HOP websites to allow them to deliver the services they are providing. When you visit HOP websites you may receive cookies from third party websites or domains. We endeavor to identify these cookies before they are used so that you can decide whether or not you wish to accept them. NextRoll is utilized by HOP for some online marketing activities, if you would like to learn more about NextRoll and the California Consumer Privacy Act, please click here. You can opt out of cookies remarketing at any time by the following link: Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

How can I control or delete cookies?

Most internet browsers are initially set up to automatically accept cookies. You can change the settings to block cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent to your device. There are a number of ways to manage cookies. Please refer to your browser’s instructions or help screen to learn more about how to adjust or modify your browser settings.

If you disable the cookies that we use, this may impact your experience while on HOP websites, for example you may not be able to visit certain areas of an HOP website or you may not receive personalized information when you visit an HOP website.

If you use different devices to view and access HOP websites (e.g. your computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.) you will need to ensure that each browser on each device is adjusted to suit your cookies preferences.