To join the Internet, your computer has an Internet Protocol address, or ‘IP address’, which acts as a digital phone number. We register your IP address when you make a purchase (e.g. buying a ticket).
Cookies are small harmless text files that a website creates, storing data from your visit. On your next visit, the site can access these data, if the file still exists. Most browsers are set by default to accept cookies, but you click the banner we provide to refuse all cookies or to indicate what level of cookie data you allow. This may result in some functions and services on our and other websites not functioning properly.
When you buy a ticket you will automatically visit our ticket purchase provider website. This site’s server sends a “cookie” to your computer. They use cookies to secure online sales (these are automatically deleted on logout) or to remember choices (such as searches) made during your visit. These contain no sensitive data.
Tracking cookies
Tracking cookies are cookies that follow the surfing behaviour of a visitor on our website. We use these advertising cookies to create an interest profile of your visit so that we can advertise more effectively.
Ticket buying
We work with our ticket provider, Stager, who collect information you consent to, relating to your ticket purchase for a WORM event. Their privacy and cookie policies can be found here.
Visitor traffic and WORM
WORM’s website also uses Google’s Analytics service, GA4 to register the visitor traffic on our site.
In March 2024, the Google Consent Mode V2 came into effect, which is required to continue measuring data with Google Ads and GA4. The cookie banner in WORM’s (Stager) ticketshop complies with Google Consent Mode V2.
The EU Cookie Policy requires websites to obtain user consent before storing or accessing cookies on their devices, ensuring transparency and privacy for users.
Key Aspects of the EU Cookie Policy
Definition of Cookies: Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s device by a website. They can be classified as first-party cookies (set by the website being visited) or third-party cookies (set by external services).
User Consent: Under the EU Cookie Directive, websites must obtain informed consent from users before placing cookies on their devices. This means users should be clearly informed about the types of cookies used, their purpose, and how they can manage their preferences.
Types of Cookies:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., shopping cart cookies) and do not require user consent.
- Preference Cookies: These remember user preferences and settings.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to collect data on user behaviour for improving website performance.
- Advertising Cookies: Track user activity to deliver targeted advertisements.
Compliance Requirements:
At WORM we must:
- Inform you the user about the use of the cookies we use.
- Provide detailed information on how cookie data will be used.
- Offer you the user the option to accept or refuse cookies.
- Ensure that cookies are not placed if users opt out.
Recent Developments: The European Data Protection Board has issued new guidelines that expand the scope of the cookie rule to include various tracking technologies beyond traditional cookies, emphasizing the need for consent for any data collection that is not strictly necessary for service delivery. Full EU Policy here.
Managing Cookies: Users can manage their cookie preferences through their browser settings, where they can delete existing cookies or block new ones. WORM’s website will always look to maintain an easy-to-use, visitor friendly cookie management tool.
The EU Cookie Policy aims to enhance user privacy and control over personal data, ensuring that users are informed and can make choices regarding their online tracking and data collection. For more detailed information, you can refer to the official guidelines from the European Commission and other resources on cookie compliance.
