Introduction to Our Cookie Practices
Welcome to the Cookies Policy for 3SC Supply Chain. This page explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, 3scsupplychain.com, to enhance your browsing experience, deliver personalized content, and improve our services. We are committed to transparency, ensuring you understand what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. By using our website, you agree to our cookie practices as outlined below, in alignment with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This policy complements our Privacy Policy, which details how we handle your personal information. If you have questions, contact us at contact@3scsupplychain.com.
What Are Cookies and Why Do They Matter?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. These files enable websites to remember your preferences, track usage patterns, and deliver tailored experiences. Similar technologies, such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage, serve comparable purposes and are included in this policy under the term “cookies.” Cookies play a vital role in making websites functional and user-friendly, allowing us to offer seamless navigation, personalized content, and relevant advertisements. For 3SC Supply Chain, cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our supply chain analytics and execution solutions, ensuring we meet your needs effectively. Without cookies, certain features, like saving your login details or tracking your preferences, may not work as intended, impacting your experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
To provide a robust website experience, 3SC Supply Chain employs various cookies, each serving distinct purposes. Below, we outline the main categories:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for our website’s core functionality. They enable you to navigate pages, access secure areas, and use features like form submissions. For example, they ensure you can request a demo for our Demand & Forecasting Tool without interruptions. These cookies do not collect personal data for marketing and cannot be disabled, as they are critical to site operation.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect anonymized data about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are most popular or where users encounter errors. They help us improve site performance, ensuring faster load times and a smoother experience. For instance, we analyze page views to optimize content about our Logistics & Transportation Analytics System.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences, such as language settings or region, to personalize your experience. They allow us to display content relevant to your interests, like supply chain webinars tailored to your location. Disabling these may limit personalized features but won’t affect core functionality.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver ads aligned with your interests. They help us and our partners show you relevant promotions, such as events from our Supply Chain Directory. Managed by third parties, these cookies support targeted marketing while respecting your privacy choices.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies gather insights into website usage, such as visitor counts and traffic sources. Tools like Google Analytics rely on them to generate reports that guide our improvements. For example, we track engagement with our Real-Time Visibility Dashboard content to enhance user resources.
Each cookie type contributes to a seamless, engaging experience, balancing functionality with user control.
How We Use Cookies
At 3SC Supply Chain, cookies serve multiple purposes to enhance your interaction with our website:
- Website Functionality: Strictly necessary cookies ensure smooth operation, enabling access to resources like our S&OP & Planning Platform demo forms or secure login areas for registered users.
- Performance Optimization: Performance cookies help us identify bottlenecks, such as slow-loading pages, allowing us to refine technical aspects for a better user experience.
- Personalization: Functional cookies tailor content to your preferences, displaying relevant courses, e-books, or reports based on your browsing history or location.
- Marketing and Advertising: Advertising cookies support targeted campaigns, ensuring you see promotions for supply chain events or partnership opportunities that match your interests.
- Analytics and Insights: Analytics cookies provide data on user behavior, helping us refine content strategies, such as prioritizing blogs on sustainable supply chains to meet user demand.
We use cookies responsibly, ensuring compliance with privacy laws and prioritizing your control over data collection. Third-party cookies, used for analytics and advertising, adhere to strict data protection standards set by our partners.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over how cookies are used on our website. Upon your first visit, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept, reject, or customize your preferences. You can adjust these settings anytime through our Cookie Settings link, typically found in the website footer. Here’s how you can manage cookies:
- Consent Banner: Choose to allow all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or select specific categories (e.g., performance, advertising). Strictly necessary cookies remain active by default.
- Browser Settings: Most browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari) let you block or delete cookies. Visit your browser’s help section for instructions. Note that blocking essential cookies may impair site functionality.
- Do Not Track (DNT): Our website respects DNT signals, limiting tracking when enabled in your browser, though some third-party services may not fully support DNT.
- Third-Party Tools: For third-party cookies (e.g., Google Analytics), you can opt out via their respective privacy settings or tools like Google’s ad personalization controls.
Adjusting preferences may affect your experience. For example, disabling functional cookies could prevent personalized webinar recommendations, while blocking advertising cookies may show less relevant ads. We provide clear options to ensure you make informed choices aligned with your privacy needs.
Third-Party Cookies and Partners
Our website uses third-party cookies to enhance functionality and deliver targeted services. These cookies are set by trusted partners who comply with data protection regulations. Common third-party cookies include:
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage to generate performance reports, helping us optimize content like our Inventory & Stock Optimization Tool pages.
- Advertising Networks: Partners like Google Ads use cookies to serve relevant ads about our supply chain solutions, such as the Warehouse Management System, based on your browsing interests.
- Social Media Platforms: Cookies from LinkedIn or Twitter enable sharing content, like our supply chain reports, and may track interactions for personalized ads on their platforms.
We carefully select partners who uphold GDPR and CCPA standards, ensuring your data is handled securely. Third-party cookies may transfer data outside your region, but only with safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses. You can manage these cookies via our consent tool or the third parties’ privacy settings.
Data Protection and Legal Compliance
3SC Supply Chain is committed to protecting your privacy in line with global data protection laws. Cookies collecting personal data, such as IP addresses or browsing behavior, are processed lawfully under GDPR (consent or legitimate interest) and CCPA (opt-out rights). Key compliance measures include:
- Consent: We obtain explicit consent for non-essential cookies via our banner, ensuring transparency about data use.
- Data Minimization: We collect only necessary data, anonymizing performance and analytics cookies where possible.
- User Rights: You can access, delete, or restrict your data by contacting contact@3scsupplychain.com. CCPA users may opt out of data sales, though we do not sell personal data.
- Security: Cookies are stored securely, with encryption for sensitive data like login credentials, protecting against unauthorized access.
Our Privacy Policy provides detailed information on data handling, retention periods, and your rights. We regularly audit cookie practices to maintain compliance and trust.
Cookies and Google Ads Compliance
As 3SC Supply Chain runs Google Ads, our cookie practices align with Google’s advertising policies to ensure transparency and user control. We:
- Disclose Cookie Use: Clearly explain how cookies support ads, such as targeting promotions for our Supplier Relationship Management Tools.
- Provide Opt-Out Options: Allow users to disable advertising cookies via our consent tool or Google’s ad settings, preventing personalized ads.
- Avoid Sensitive Data: Do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., health, political views) through cookies, adhering to Google’s restricted data policies.
- Ensure Consent: Require user consent for ad-related cookies in regions like the EU, complying with GDPR and Google’s EU User Consent Policy.
These measures ensure our website remains eligible for Google Ads while respecting user privacy, fostering trust, and maintaining campaign effectiveness.
How Cookies Impact Your Experience
Cookies enhance your interaction with 3SC Supply Chain’s website by:
- Saving Preferences: Functional cookies remember your settings, such as preferred language, for a consistent experience across visits.
- Improving Navigation: Strictly necessary cookies ensure seamless access to resources like our Events Calendar or Supply Chain Directory.
- Personalizing Content: Cookies tailor recommendations, displaying relevant courses or webinars based on your interest in supply chain analytics.
- Optimizing Ads: Advertising cookies show promotions for services like our Fleet Management Tools, aligning with your professional needs.
- Enhancing Performance: Performance cookies help us fix issues, ensuring fast access to high-demand pages like our Risk Monitoring & Simulation Engine.
Disabling cookies may limit these benefits, potentially reducing personalization or causing technical issues. We aim to balance functionality with your privacy preferences, offering flexible controls to suit your needs.
Cookie Retention Periods
Cookies have varying lifespans based on their purpose:
- Session Cookies: Temporary, deleted when you close your browser. Used for navigation, like accessing our Transportation Management Systems page.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period, ranging from days to years. For example, functional cookies store your preferences for up to 12 months, while analytics cookies may persist for 24 months to track long-term trends.
- Third-Party Cookies: Retention varies by provider. Google Analytics cookies typically last up to 2 years, while advertising cookies may expire sooner, based on campaign duration.
We minimize retention to what’s necessary, deleting or anonymizing data once its purpose is fulfilled. You can clear cookies manually via your browser to reset retention periods.
Updates to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or website functionality. Check this page periodically for the latest information. Continued use of our website after updates implies acceptance of the revised policy. For questions about changes, reach out to contact@3scsupplychain.com.
Contact Us for Cookie-Related Inquiries
If you have questions, concerns, or requests about our cookie practices, we’re here to help. Contact us at:
- Email: contact@3scsupplychain.com
- Website: https://3scsupplychain.com/contact-us/
For data access, deletion, or opt-out requests, please specify your query, and we’ll respond within the timelines set by GDPR (30 days) or CCPA (45 days). Our team is dedicated to addressing your concerns promptly, ensuring transparency and trust in our cookie practices.