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We Value Your Privacy

Cookies and so-called trackers (hereinafter as “cookies”) are small information files that are placed on your device when you visit IDC websites. We use several cookie types, and each type performs a different function. Information in the cookies may be linked to personal data. Cookies enable you to navigate between web pages efficiently and store your preferences, and they generally improve your web experience. In summary, the cookies used on our website can be categorized as follows: (i) required, (ii) optional cookies. You can manage the cookie categories using advanced cookie settings function on our website.

You can change your browser settings to disable selected cookie categories. However, keep in mind that deleting cookies will prevent you from using many of the features of the website. We use cookies to maintain your log-in status and control your access as you move through the site. Cookies also enable us to personalize your preferences, including search, "myIDC," and "remember me."

In addition to the internal cookies described above, when visiting our website, you may receive cookies from the third parties with which we cooperate. External cookies are set by these third parties. You can manage third party cookies using advanced cookie settings function on our website.

We aggregate statistics for analysis regarding the application types used to browse our website and those of IDC affiliates and the regions from which such browsing takes place. This information is not personally identifiable.

In addition to cookies, IDC's website may include features that enable sharing via third-party social media applications, such as Facebook's like button and LinkedIn and Twitter widgets. Any personal information you provide via such social media applications may be collected and used by other users of that social media application, and such interactions are governed by the respective privacy policies of the companies that provide those applications. We do not bear responsibility for those companies or their use of your information.

IDC uses third party analytics tools to track user behavior when you visit idc.com to improve user experience for our website visitors. In some cases, you can manage the analytics tools through cookie settings.

IDG Environmental Policy

International Data Group is committed to protecting the environment, the health and safety of our employees, and the community in which we conduct our business. It is our policy to seek continual improvement throughout our business operations to lessen our impact on the local and global environment. We are committed to environmental excellence, pollution prevention and to purchasing products that reduce the use of natural resources.

We fulfill this mission by a commitment to:

  • Encouraging all partners to share in our mission
  • Understanding environmental issues and sharing information with our partners
  • Recognizing that fiscal responsibility is essential to our environmental future
  • Instilling environmental responsibility as a corporate value
  • Developing innovative and flexible solutions to bring about change
  • Using our platforms and position in the IT industry to promote sustainability
  • Minimize air travel to help reduce our impact on the environment
  • Minimize use of materials and energy consumption in our offices
  • Create a working environment that efficiently uses our office space
  • Develop and maintain a hybrid working model that benefits both our employees and business partners
  • Encourage employees to measure, minimize and collaborate on reducing energy consumption at home and in the office
  • Engaging employees and promoting active participation in environmental and sustainability initiatives