Please note: This page explains how cookies are used on Western Union’s websites as of May 2018.
Use of cookies by Western Union
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit and certain emails that you open. They are widely used to make websites operate or function more efficiently, as well as to provide business and marketing information.
We use a cookie to remember your cookie preferences. This means:
For more detailed information about cookies visit www.allaboutcookies.org
Control over cookies
Western Union has developed a tool to help customers manage their cookies on our websites. We will only read or write cookies for the preference level you select. If your browser doesn’t support JavaScript, you will need to manage cookie preferences through your web browser settings. You should note that if you disable all cookies through your browser, only limited features of this site may work.
Three types of cookies may be used during your visits to Western Union’s websites
Examples of cookies in this category are:
Western Union | Amplitude, APIGuard (Shape), and IDmission |
The following is an example of a cookie in this category that is being provided by our partners:
Partner | Description |
Omniture | We use Omniture’s software to carry out statistical analysis of page use, page interactions and paths through Western Union, known as ‘web analytics’. We may record certain information that customers provide during an on-site transaction. This information allows us to identify customers and more accurately understand their individual behaviours and needs. |
The following are examples of cookies in this category that are being provided by our partners:
Partners | Purpose |
DoubleClick | Our online advertising supplier, used for the purpose of serving our Internet advertisements on other sites. |
Commission Junction | An affiliate network that helps us track where and how visitors have arrived at our site to facilitate advertising and commission payments. |
Facebook Pixel | An affiliate network that helps us track where and how visitors have arrived at our site to facilitate advertising and commission payments. |
Some of these cookies are managed for us by third parties. Please note, we don’t allow the third parties to use the cookies for any purpose other than those listed above.
To remove third-party cookies from your computer, you may need to manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Further information
More details about cookies can be found at www.allaboutcookies.org and www.youronlinechoices.eu