This Cookie Policy explains how Dechert LLP (“Dechert”, “we”, “us”, “our”), uses cookies on www.dechert.com and associated sites or pages (our “Websites”). It describes what cookies are, what cookies are used on our Websites and the purposes for which we use cookies.
Cookies are text files, containing small amounts of information, which are downloaded to your browsing device, such as a computer, phone or tablet, when you visit a website. Cookies can be recognized by the website that downloaded them — or other websites that use the same cookies. This helps websites know whether the browsing device has visited the website before and can remember your preferences and settings for online services.
A cookie can be either a “first” or “third” party cookie, depending on whether the cookie is placed directly by the website that the user is visiting (“first party cookie”) or whether the cookies are set by a third-party entity through the website that the user is visiting (“third-party cookie”). The length of time that a cookie stays on your device will depend on whether the cookie is either a “persistent” or “session” cookie. Persistent cookies remain on a user’s device until the cookie expires or is deleted and they are activated each time that the user visits the website that placed the persistent cookie. Session cookies are created temporarily once a user opens a browser window and are deleted from your device once the browser is closed.
This Cookie Policy describes how Dechert may use cookies in association with our Websites. You can also find
detailed information about the cookies we use in our Cookie Preference Center.
We set out information below about the following topics:
We use different types of cookies on our Websites for different purposes. Some cookies allow us to enable specific functions or to improve your navigation experience, while others allow us to analyze the way you interact with our Websites in order to improve them.
We use some cookies that are necessary for the Websites to function and cannot be switched off in our systems (“Strictly Necessary Cookies”). We may also use Performance and Targeting Cookies for other purposes, such as collecting information about how visitors are using the Websites, for troubleshooting and identifying errors, collecting analytics to evaluate user experience on the Websites and providing you with content or advertisements. You have the option to accept or reject our use of cookies for such purposes.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly Necessary Cookies may include, for example, cookies that remember your preferences and settings; cookies that remember certain information that you enter through the Websites; or cookies that allow the Website to function properly. Strictly Necessary Cookies are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to 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 Websites may not function properly as a result. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to undertake activities such as counting visits and traffic sources so we can measure and
improve the performance of our Website. They also help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and
see how visitors move around the Website and what content they view. If you do not allow us to place these
cookies on your device we will not have the same information regarding when you visited our Website, and may not
be able to monitor its performance.
We use the web analytics tool Google Analytics to collect aggregated statistical information about how the Websites are used. Google Analytics uses performance cookies to collect information such as your IP address or other online identifiers, browser information, and/or information about the content that you view and interact with on the Websites. The analytics that Google Analytics provides allow us to gain additional information about how our Websites are used, such as how many users are visiting the Websites, the country or region of those Website visitors, and the pages that are most visited.
Targeting Cookies
Cookies of this category may be set on our Websites and are used to display personalized content to you that is
believed to be in line with your interests. They are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet
device. For example, these cookies help us to provide information to you that is especially relevant to you.
When you visit our Websites you will be presented with a banner that offers you a choice about whether to accept
all cookies or manage your cookie preferences through the Cookie Settings link. Through the Cookies Settings
link you may select your preferences to accept or reject different categories of cookies, with the exception of
those cookies which are strictly necessary to the functioning of the Websites.
If at any time you would like to change your Cookie Settings, please visit the Cookie Preference Center.
You may also use your browser settings to manage cookies. Some devices also allow you to control the use of
cookies through your device settings. Each browser and device is different, so check the settings menu of
your browser or device to determine how to change your cookies settings.
Please note that if you choose not to receive cookies, the Websites may not function properly and certain
services on the Websites may not be available to you. In addition, your choice of preferences will be
browser and device specific. That means that if you visit our Websites from multiple browsers and devices, you
will need to implement your preferences and settings across all browsers and devices.