Cookie Policy

This Policy applies to GAR websites, online portals and other digital services that expressly refer or link to this Cookie Policy.

Certain GAR services, applications or regional websites may provide additional cookie information or privacy notices where different technologies or local legal requirements apply.

Cookies are small data files that websites may store on or access from your computer, smartphone, tablet or other connected device when you visit or interact with a digital service.

Cookies can perform different functions. They may help a website operate securely, remember settings, maintain sessions, understand how visitors use particular pages or, where permitted, support measurement and advertising activities.

References to “cookies” in this Policy may also include similar technologies where applicable.

Depending on the GAR digital service and the choices available to you, cookies may be used to:

Because these technologies are necessary to provide the digital service or functionality requested, they may not be subject to optional cookie consent in jurisdictions where applicable law permits their use without consent.

Blocking essential cookies through browser settings may cause parts of the website or certain digital functions to operate incorrectly.

Depending on the applicable legal framework and the nature of the technology, these cookies may be activated only after you provide the required consent or preference.

GAR may use this information to analyze aggregated website activity, improve navigation, identify technical problems and make digital content more useful and effective.

Such technologies may be operated by GAR or by third-party service providers and may involve information concerning interactions with GAR websites or digital communications.

Third-party providers may process information according to their own privacy and cookie practices where they act independently of GAR.

The retention period of a particular cookie depends on its purpose, configuration and the technology or provider involved.

GAR seeks to retain cookie-derived information only for periods reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it is processed and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Depending on the technology used, information associated with cookies or similar technologies may include:

The particular information processed depends on the technologies actually deployed on the relevant GAR digital service.

Cookie and tracking requirements vary between jurisdictions. GAR seeks to operate its digital services in accordance with applicable privacy, electronic communications and data-protection requirements.

Where consent is legally required before storing or accessing non-essential technologies on a visitor’s device, GAR intends to request that consent through an appropriate cookie banner, consent-management mechanism or comparable interface.

Strictly necessary technologies may be used without optional consent where applicable law permits their use because they are required to provide a requested service, maintain security or support essential functionality.

Where GAR provides a cookie preference or consent-management tool, visitors may use that mechanism to accept, reject or modify available categories of non-essential cookies.

Preferences may normally be changed after the initial selection through the cookie settings or preference control made available on the relevant GAR website.

Most web browsers provide settings that allow users to view, delete, restrict or block cookies.

Browser controls differ between providers and devices. Visitors should refer to the privacy or cookie settings provided by their browser or device manufacturer for current instructions.

GAR websites may use or interact with third-party services for functions such as website hosting, security, analytics, embedded content, communications or other digital capabilities.

Where such providers deploy cookies or similar technologies, the applicable cookie preference mechanism may identify the relevant categories or providers where required.

GAR does not control the independent privacy practices of third parties acting as separate controllers or operators. Visitors should review the privacy and cookie information made available by those providers where appropriate.

GAR operates in an international business environment and its websites may be accessed from multiple jurisdictions.

Laws governing cookies, tracking technologies, consent and personal data may differ between countries and regions.

GAR may therefore apply different consent mechanisms, disclosures or technical configurations according to the relevant digital service, visitor location and applicable legal requirements.

Information collected through cookies may constitute personal data, personal information or another protected category of digital information under applicable law.

Where cookie-derived information constitutes personal data, GAR processes that information in accordance with its applicable privacy and personal data protection requirements.

These documents should therefore be read together where cookie technologies involve processing of personal data.

GAR may review and update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, website functionality, service providers, legal requirements, regulatory guidance or GAR’s digital practices.

Material changes will be reflected by updating the Last Updated date displayed on this page and, where appropriate, through additional notice or renewed consent mechanisms.