Cookies, web users and digital channels

SSAB uses cookies and similar techniques to provide functionality of website, to enhance the user experience and to identify individuals and how they use the website, to analyze traffic on the website as well as to provide more relevant information to individuals. We also share information about the use of our site with our social media partners, advertising partners and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that individuals have provided to them or that they’ve collected from your use of their services.

Some of the cookies on SSAB websites collect personal data from users.

SSAB asks for individuals’ consent for using other than strictly necessary cookies. Individuals may allow the use of all cookies or prohibit the use of certain categories of cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). However, cookies are an important part of how the website works, so limiting the use of cookies may affect the functionality and user experience of the website.

SSAB uses both session and persistent cookies:

• Session cookies are stored in memory for the duration of the session and removed once the individual closes the browser. SSAB uses session cookies to display content on the website and remember user preferences.

• Persistent cookies are placed on hard drive of the individual's computer and stored until they expire or the individual deletes them. SSAB uses persistent cookies for retrieving information the individual has previously provided, to remember preferences, to customize the website for the individual and to optimize the user experience.

SSAB uses both first- and third-party cookies:

• First party cookies refer to both session and persistent cookies placed by SSAB on the website.

• Third party cookies are cookies placed by third parties on SSAB's website. SSAB uses third party cookies for statistical purposes to compile anonymous, aggregated statistics and, to help extend the website services and content with known and trusted partners, such as Google Analytics.

SSAB may collect personal data through different means, which are explained below.

SSAB may collect personal data when an individual contacts SSAB's customer service, uses a website chat, deploys SSAB’s digital service platforms, contacts SSAB otherwise, orders SSAB's newsletter or participates in surveys or competitions on websites or elsewhere. This personal data is collected directly from the individual.

SSAB may collect personal data that the individual has shared with SSAB, such as

SSAB collects and processes the following technical data about the individual and the use of the website, products and services provided by SSAB:

SSAB may, from time to time, also collect information from publicly available sources and third parties, such as social networks and marketing companies. For example, SSAB may receive basic information about the individual's social network profile, if they login to SSAB's website or services using a social network account.

SSAB's website may contain links to websites and services of third parties. These websites or services are subject to their own privacy notices. SSAB does not take any responsibility of third parties’ privacy notices or the processing of personal data in third parties’ operations. Please pay attention to their respective privacy notices and subsequent changes to them.