Policies and statements
Last Updated: November 2024
This Cookie Policy describes how Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP and its associated entities that are authorized to carry the name Davis Polk (together, “Davis Polk,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) use cookies and other similar technologies on our website, https://www.davispolk.com/, and any other websites and digital properties where this Cookie Policy is posted or linked (collectively, the “Website”).
Please note that we may use cookies and other similar technologies to collect and further process personal information. Accordingly, this Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Notice, which describes our personal information handling and privacy practices.
Cookies and other similar technologies
A “cookie” is a small text file that is stored on your computer or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are used for various purposes, including to make website navigation more efficient, help remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience.
There are different types of cookies, which are distinguishable based on their origin, lifespan, and function. Additional details about the types of cookies deployed on the Website are included below.
- First-party cookies. These cookies are created and set by Davis Polk when you visit the Website.
- Third-party cookies. These cookies are created and set by third parties when you visit the Website.
- Session cookies. These cookies remain in your browser during your current browsing session only (i.e., until you leave the Website).
- Persistent cookies. These cookies remain in your browser after your current browsing session has ended (until they expire or you clear/delete them, whichever comes first).
- Essential cookies. These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. Among other things, they may be used to enable you to move around the Website and use its features.
- Functional cookies. These cookies help enhance the Website’s performance and functionality. If you do not allow these cookies to be used, some of the Website’s features may not function properly.
- Analytics/performance cookies. These cookies are used to collect statistics on the Website’s performance (e.g., the number of visitors, how visitors move around the Website, the pages visited, errors that occur, etc.), which help us measure and improve the performance of the Website. As noted in our Privacy Notice, we use Google Analytics, a web analytics service that uses cookies to collect information that helps us better understand how visitors engage with the Website and how to improve the Website. To learn more about Google Analytics’ information handling practices, please click here. If you wish to prevent your information from being used by Google Analytics, Google has developed the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, which you can download and install for your browser here.
A cookie may collect and store information, including personal information, such as your device’s IP address or other identifier, information about your browser, and information about your browsing preferences and history.
We (and our service providers and partners) use other similar technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixel tags, etc.) in addition to, or in combination with, cookies to help us analyze your behavior on the Website and improve the Website. Additionally, we (and our service providers and partners) use cookies and other similar technologies in emails that you receive from us to learn about your interactions with our email content (e.g., whether you have opened, forwarded, and/or clicked the link(s) in the emails).
Cookie list
The tables below list the cookies we (and our service providers and partners) use, together with details about each cookie’s lifespan, category, and purpose.
URL: https://www.davispolk.com/
Cookie Name | Provider/ Host | Lifespan | Category | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
cookie-agreed | davispolk.com | 100 days | Essential | Used to record a visitor’s choice regarding the use of cookies on the Website |
cookie-agreed-version | davispolk.com | 100 days |
Essential
| |
__cf_bm | fonts.net, vimeo.com | 1 day | Essential | Used to read and filter requests from bots |
_ga | Google Analytics | 2 years | Analytics/ performance | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish between the Website’s visitors |
_gat | Google Analytics | 1 minute | Analytics/ performance | Used by Google Analytics to limit the number of requests |
_gid | Google Analytics | 1 day | Analytics/ performance | Used by Google Analytics to generate statistics about the use of the Website |
ar_debug | Google Analytics | 100 days | Analytics/ performance | Used by Google Analytics to troubleshoot issues and generate debugging reports |
player | vimeo.com | 1 year |
Functional
| Used to enable the functionality of Vimeo-hosted videos |
vuid | vimeo.com | 1 year |
Functional
| |
ASPSESSIONID | Vuture | Session | Analytics/ performance | Used to track a recipient’s actions following the receipt of an email |
URL: https://www.davispolkalumni.com
Cookie Name | Provider/ Host | Lifespan | Category | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
__auth__ | PeoplePath | Session | Essential | Used to identify a visitor’s session |
__guest__ | PeoplePath | 7 days | Essential | Used to identify a guest’s session |
__sess__ | PeoplePath | Session | Essential | Used for session hardening |
_cookie_remember_me_username | PeoplePath | 30 days | Functional | Used to support the “Keep me logged in” functionality |
hash | PeoplePath | 30 days | Functional | Used to support the “Keep me logged in” functionality |
iwCookieAccepted | PeoplePath | 1 year | Functional | Used to confirm that a visitor agrees to the use of cookies on the Website |
iwLoggedInfo | PeoplePath | Session | Functional | Used to track a visitor’s activity on the Website by collecting a user ID, timestamp of last activity in browser, idle time, and language |
__iw_guest | PeoplePath | 1 month | Functional | Used to track a visitor’s activity on the Website |
__utmva | Google Analytics | 2 years | Analytics/ performance | Used by Google Analytics to store visitor-level custom variable data |
wordpress_test_cookie | PeoplePath | Session | Essential | Used to check whether cookies are enabled |
remember_me_cookie | PeoplePath | 900 days | Functional | Redirects visitor to the Website if the “Keep me logged in” functionality is active |
prevent_loop | PeoplePath | 1 minute | Functional | Used to prevent a redirection loop |
Your cookie choices
Except for essential cookies, which are necessary for the Website’s operation, all cookies are turned off by default.
When you first visit the Website, you are presented with a banner that allows you to set your cookie preferences by accepting or rejecting all non-essential cookies. Clicking the “Accept” button in the banner will result in the deployment of all non-essential cookies, while clicking the “Reject” button will result in only essential cookies being deployed.
If you have consented to our use of cookies, you can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of the Website and clicking the “Withdraw consent” button.
Please note that withdrawing your consent will not automatically clear any cookies that were previously placed on your device. However, your browser may enable you to view and clear/delete cookies and set your cookie preferences. You should refer to your browser’s settings or “Help” section to learn more about how to clear/delete and manage cookies. You can use the following links to find information on how to clear/delete and manage cookies on certain browsers:
Because the choices that you make regarding our use of cookies are browser specific, you must exercise your choices on each browser that you use (across all your devices).
Additionally, please note that clearing/deleting or blocking cookies may result in certain features of the Website not working.
If you are interested in learning more about cookies, including how to manage them, you can do so here.
Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and other similar technologies, please contact us at privacy.team@davispolk.com.