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Performance cookies collect information about how you use
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Without these cookies, online advertisements you encounter will be less relevant to you and your
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Most of our cookies will expire at the end of the browser session. However, if your browser is
not closed for any reason, all our cookies will expire after 2 years.
How to opt out of cookies and targeted advertising (ad re-targeting)
Opting Out Of Cookies And Targeted Advertising:
To opt out of re-targeted ads on Google, please refer to Google's help
article:
https://support.google.com/ads/answer/2662922?hl=en-GB
To block Google Analytics tracking in your browser, you can install the
Google Analytics
opt-out browser add-on below:
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advertising at the
websites below:
Disabling Cookies In Your Browser
You may be able to disable cookies by using your browser settings. We
have
included
information below for some commonly used web browsers:
- https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
- https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
You may also be able to use Incognito browsing mode, if your browser
offers the
functionality, which may prevent some cookies from being saved to your device.
Further information
- Information about cookies: All About Cookies
- Internet Advertising Bureau: Guide to online advertising and privacy
- International Chamber of Commerce United Kingdom: ICC UK cookie guide
Contacts
If you want to contact us with any questions, comments or complaints about how we collect, use
or retain cookies, please contact us at: Data Protection Contact, BAE Systems plc, Legal
Department, Warwick House, Farnborough Aerospace Centre, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6YU,
United Kingdom or external.dataprotection@baesystems.com.
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