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USE OF COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES
Updated Feb 12, 2024
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The information in this article applies to all Dropbox users.
Dropbox uses cookies and similar technologies, such as pixels, to provide,
improve, protect, and promote our services. For the purposes of this policy we
will refer to all of these technologies as “cookies.” This page includes
information on the what, who, and how of these technologies in connection with
the Dropbox website and services.
Looking for information on DocSend cookies? Click here.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
A cookie is small data file sent to your browser when you visit a website. A
pixel tag ("pixel") is a small piece of code belonging to a third-party that can
be embedded on websites and in emails. We use both our own cookies as well as
third-party cookies. See the “How does Dropbox use cookies” section below for
further information on third-party cookies we use.
We also use local storage, including HTML5 local storage and browser cache.
Local storage allows us to store information locally on your browser or device
to improve your experience, such as to remember your settings for whether you
prefer to view your folders in a list or as thumbnails.
HOW DOES DROPBOX USE COOKIES?
Dropbox uses different categories of cookies to provide, protect, improve, and
promote our website and services. Dropbox only retains personal data for as long
as is needed for the purposes for which it was collected. Information on these
categories and their purposes are described below.
STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES
These are cookies that are essential in order to operate the website and
services.
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Strictly necessary
Cookies that are used to operate the website and services, such as to log you in
and keep your account secure.
Categories of data collected for these purposes include authentication data,
unique ID, browser information, and language settings.
These cookies are set to expire after times ranging from 30 days to 5 years.
Third party providers used include Google.
NON-ESSENTIAL COOKIES
These are all other cookies that are not considered strictly necessary but are
used for a number of purposes when you interact with our website and services.
These purposes include:
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Analytics
Cookies that help us and our partners understand how our websites are engaged
with, such as usage statistics or to reconstruct viewed UI elements, in order to
improve and customize our services.
Categories of data collected for these purposes include website usage data,
number of visits, browser and/or device information, and unique ID.
These cookies are set to expire after times ranging from session (~20 minutes)
to 2 years.
Third party providers used include Google, Salesforce, Coveo, and Tealium.
General marketing and advertising
Cookies that are used by Dropbox and our partners to better understand the types
of individuals who are interested in our products and services and how we can
promote those services based on that information.
Categories of data collected for these purposes include cross website tracking
data, browser information, version data, and advertisement conversion data.
These cookies are set to expire after times ranging from session (~20 minutes)
to 2 years.
Third party providers used include Adobe, Marketo, Yahoo, and Google.
Performance and functionality
Cookies which help us remember your preferences and settings in order to improve
your experience when interacting with our sites and services.
Categories of data collected for these purposes include website usage data,
previous help center or chat history, email address, and unique ID.
These cookies are set to expire after times ranging from session (~20 minutes)
to 3 years.
Third party providers used include SnapEngage.
Social media advertising
Cookies that are used by Dropbox and our partners to understand the
effectiveness of our advertisements on social media services. These cookies also
help them understand your advertising preferences so they can more effectively
show you our advertisements which are relevant to your interests.
Categories of data collected for these purposes include social media account
details, browser and/or device data, advertisement conversion data, website
usage and/or activity data, and unique ID.
These cookies are set to expire after times ranging from session (~20 minutes)
to 2 years.
Third party providers used include Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn.
HOW CAN I CONTROL THE DATA COLLECTED THROUGH COOKIES?
Browser settings:
You can set your browser to not accept cookies, but this may limit your ability
to use our services. Due to a lack of an agreed upon standard for interpreting
Do Not Track (DNT) signals, our systems currently don’t respond to DNT:1 signals
from browsers visiting our websites.
Cookie preferences:
When you use Dropbox’s services, you can select which cookies you consent for
Dropbox to use in by clicking Cookies & CCPA Preferences in the footer of this
page under Support.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
You can opt out of the selling or sharing of personal information by Dropbox or
update your preferences, as described in the California Consumer Privacy Act, by
clicking Cookies & CCPA Preferences in the footer of this page under Support. As
described in our Privacy Policy, Dropbox does not sell personal information.
Self-Regulatory:
Dropbox adheres to the Digital Advertising Alliance’s Self-Regulatory Principles
for Online Behavioral Advertising ("Principles"). You can opt out of collection
of information by third-parties that adhere to the Principles, and that we use
to help us promote our services, by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.
Dropbox also adheres to the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance’s
self-regulatory program for data-driven advertising. You can opt out of
collection of information used for online behavior advertising by third-parties
that adhere to the program by visiting http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/.
For more information on how to control and access your personal data, please see
our privacy policy FAQ. If you’d like to reach out to Dropbox regarding the use
of data collected from cookies, contact our Data Protection Officer at
privacy@dropbox.com.
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