Belarusbanl (the Bank) uses cookie files to improve functionality of its official web-site www.belarusbank.by (the site), enhance usability and user experience efficiency.
The Bank responsibly treats the data provided by the users through use of its corporate site. When visiting the Bank's site, any user can give its consent or disable cookies.
The Bank does not transfer cookie files to third parties and does not use them for identification of personal data owners.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of data sent by a web server and stored on the user's device. The Web Client (usually a Web Browser) sends this piece of data to the web server every time it tries to open a page of the corresponding site.
Cookies help the Bank to save user preferences, track the overall dynamics of interaction with the site and improve the user experience in the future.
Users can make settings on their devices in such a way so that they automatically accept all cookie files, or warn each time the site tries to write their cookie to the user's hard drive, or not accept any cookies at all.
What cookies are used on the Bank's site?
The Bank's site uses both session and persistent cookies. Session cookies are stored temporary until the user closes the browser. Persistent cookies are stored even after the browser is closed until the user prohibits their storage through the settings of its browser.
The Bank's site uses the following types of cookie files.
- Functionality cookies: this type of cookies enables to improve the user's interaction with the site. Thanks to them, the settings are saved (choice of parameters) made by the user when using the site. For example, the language version of the site preferable to work with for the user;
- Performance cookies: these cookies gather data on how visitors use the site and help to understand their areas of interest, as well as statistically measure the effectiveness of the information presented on the site.
These data can be used in analytic systems accounts of Google Analytics and Yandex.Metrica, providing to the bank anonymous information on the statistics, so as to:
– Compile generalized statistics on user interaction with the site in order to enhance its operation;
– Improve the Bank's products and services and provide more relevant information on them;
– Analyze users preferences to develop more profitable and interesting offers in the future,
– Get information on the number of users visiting the site.
- Cookies for gathering Yandex analytics: the site uses the Yandex.Metrica analytics tools provided by the YANDEX Limited Liability Company (the Yandex). The information gathered using cookies cannot identify the user, but it can help the Bank improve the operation of its website. Yandex processes this information to evaluate the users experience while using the site, to compile reports for the Bank on the functionalities of the corporate site. Yandex processes this information pursuant to the procedure established in the terms and conditions of use of the Yandex.Metrica service.
The Bank's website uses the Yandex Webvisor analysis tool, which records randomly selected visits (only using an anonymous IP address). Thus, the reports consist of mouse movements, clicks and keyboard usage, which allow visualizing the display of individual visits to the site in the form of so-called session plays and evaluating them through heat maps. These actions are aimed at making potential improvements on this page. The data collected by the Webvisor is not personal data and is not transferred to third parties. You can disable cookies by selecting the appropriate settings in your browser. The user also can use the following instruction;
- Cookies for gathering Google analytics: these cookies do not identify users, but compile anonymous statistics about user interaction with the site. The Bank uses the data obtained for internal research to enhance usability of the site, improve products and services to provide information that is more relevant to users.
The Bank's site uses Google Analytics with an extension for anonymous collection of IP‑addresses (so-called IP masking) and uses the collected information to evaluate the users experience while using the site, to create summary reports on the functionalities of the site and to provide other services related to the users experience while using the site. The IP-address sent by the user's browser in connection with using Google Analytics is not associated with other Google data;
- Webim cookies: you can get an opinion from a Bank officer through the built-in Webim chat provided by Webim LLC (Webim cookie data is collected in accordance with the Webim Privacy Policy).
The use of these Webim cookies allows the Bank to adjust the content of individual sections of the Bank's website in accordance with the needs of users and thereby improve the quality of banking services provided;
- Strictly Essential cookies: this type of cookie is required to ensure the functioning of the website and cannot be disabled, it is necessary to view the contents of the Bank's website and access to its functionalities. Such user data is not transmitted to third-party analytical systems.
We hereby inform you that anonymous user data gathered through the above cookies are used solely for the purpose of improving the quality of user interaction with the Bank's website and do not provide for the identification of individuals. Users can manage such data at their own discretion.
The ability to manage cookies
Cookies can be managed independently. The browser and/or device used by the user may allow blocking, deleting or otherwise restricting the use of cookies. To get detailed information about cookies management, we recommend using the instructions provided by the developers of the browser or device you are using.
Users can accept or disable all cookies processed on the site, except for Strictly Essential ones. At the same time, the correct operation of the site is possible only if the necessary cookies are used. If they are disabled, it may be necessary to re-select cookie preferences, the language version of the site, as well as the version of the Bank's site may not be displayed correctly.
Setting up cookie files processing
Essential cookies
This type of cookies is required to ensure the functioning of the website and cannot be disabled, it is necessary to view the contents of the Bank's website and access to its functionalities. Such user data is not transmitted to third-party analytical systems.
This type of cookies is required to ensure the functioning of the website and cannot be disabled, it is necessary to view the contents of the Bank's website and access to its functionalities. Such user data is not transmitted to third-party analytical systems.
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Name |
Domain |
Description |
Storage time |
| PHPSESSID | belarusbank.by | This cookie is native to PHP applications. The cookie stores and identifies a unique user session ID to manage user sessions on the website. The cookie file is a session-based file and will be deleted when all browser windows are closed. | Session |
| userid | belarusbank.by | 1 year | |
| check | belarusbank.by | To display notifications correctly. | 1 day |
Functional cookie files
These cookies enable to provide individual experience of using the Site and are set in response to the user actions. For instance, the choice of the visually-impaired version and language preference. This type of cookies is not stored on the Site's servers, is not used except for the correct display of information to Site users and is not transmitted to third parties.
These cookies enable to provide individual experience of using the Site and are set in response to the user actions. For instance, the choice of the visually-impaired version and language preference. This type of cookies is not stored on the Site's servers, is not used except for the correct display of information to Site users and is not transmitted to third parties.
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Name |
Domain |
Description |
Storage time |
| cookieApprove | belarusbank.by | To allow the use of functionality cookies. | 1 year |
| cookieAnalytics | belarusbank.by | To allow the use of analytical cookies. | 1 year |
| lang | belarusbank.by | To store data of the language setting selected by the user. | 1 year |
| see | belarusbank.by | To store data of the site version setting selected by the user. | 1 year |
Cookie files for Yandex and Google analytics
These cookies do not identify users, but compile anonymous statistics about user interaction with the site. The Bank uses the data obtained for internal research to enhance usability of the site, improve products and services so as to provide more relevant information to users.
These cookies do not identify users, but compile anonymous statistics about user interaction with the site. The Bank uses the data obtained for internal research to enhance usability of the site, improve products and services so as to provide more relevant information to users.
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Name |
Domain |
Description |
Storage time |
| _gid | .belarusbank.by | Google Analytics sets this cookie to store information about how visitors use the website, as well as to generate an analytical report on the website operation. Some of the data collected includes the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously. | 1 year, 1 month and 4 days |
| _ga | .belarusbank.by | Google Analytics sets this cookie to calculate data about visitors, sessions and campaigns, as well as to track site usage to generate the site's analytical report. The cookie file stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to distinguish unique visitors. | 1 year, 1 month and 4 days |
| i | .yandex.ru | This cookie is set by OpenX to record anonymous user data, such as IP address, geographical location, visited websites, advertisements that the user clicks on, etc., to display relevant advertising. | 1 year, 1 month and 4 days |
| yandexuid | .yandex.ru | Yandex sets this cookie to identify users, as well as to collect information about how visitors use the site, and this information is used for internal analysis and site optimization. | 1 year, 1 month and 4 days |
| _gat | .belarusbank.by | Google Universal Analytics sets this cookie to limit the frequency of demands and thus limit the collection of data on high-traffic sites. | 1 minute |
| _ga_* | .belarusbank.by | Google Analytics sets this cookie to store and calculate page views. | 1 year, 1 month and 4 days |
| _gcl_au | .belarusbank.by | Google Tag Manager sets cookies to test the effectiveness of advertising on websites using their services. | 3 months |
| _dc_gtm_UA-* | .belarusbank.by | Google Analytics sets this cookie to download the Google Analytics script tag. | 1 minute |
| _ym_uid | .belarusbank.by | Yandex sets this cookie to identify site users. | 1 year |
| _ym_d | .belarusbank.by | Yandex sets this cookie to store the date of the user's first session on the site. | 1 year |
| test_cookie | .doubleclick.net | doubleclick.net sets this cookie to determine whether the user's browser supports cookies. | 15 minutes |
| sync_cookie_csrf | .mc.yandex.com | This cookie is set by Yandex.Metrica. This cookie is used to monitor the connection to the website and third-party data management platforms. The cookie also collects information about user behavior on the website, which is used to optimize the website. | 10 minutes |
| i | .yandex.com | This cookie is set by OpenX to record anonymous user data, such as IP address, geographical location, visited websites, advertisements that the user clicks on, etc., to display relevant advertising. | 1 year, 1 month and 4 days |
| yandexuid | .yandex.com | Yandex sets this cookie to identify users, as well as to collect information about how visitors use the site, and this information is used for internal analysis and site optimization. | 1 year, 1 month and 4 days |
| sync_cookie_csrf | .mc.yandex.by | This cookie is set by Yandex.Metrica. This cookie is used to monitor the connection to the website and third party data management platforms. The cookie also collects information about user behavior on the website, which is used to optimize the website. | 10 minutes |
| remixlang | .vk.com | This cookie is set by vk.com provider. This cookie is used for advertising purposes. | 1 year |
| remixstlid | .vk.com | VKontakte sets this cookie for the affiliate program. | 1 year |
| _gat_gtag_UA_* | .belarusbank.by | Google Analytics sets this cookie to store a unique user ID. | 1 minute |
| FTID | .mail.ru | It allows to differentiate between users. | 1 year |
| _ym_isad | .belarusbank.by | Yandex sets this cookie to determine if a visitor has ad blockers. | 20 hours |
| sync_cookie_csrf | .mc.yandex.ru | This cookie is set by Yandex.Metrica. This cookie is used to monitor the connection to the website and third-party data management platforms. The cookie also collects information about user behavior on the website, which is used to optimize the website. | 10 minutes |
| tmr_lvid | .belarusbank.by | The VKontakte cookie is used to track user interaction with the site. | 11 months |
| tmr_lvidTS | .belarusbank.by | The VKontakte cookie is used to track user interaction with the site. | 11 months |
| _fbp | .belarusbank.by | Facebook sets this cookie to display ads on Facebook or on a digital platform based on Facebook ads after visiting the website. | 3 months |
| VID | .mail.ru | It allows to differentiate between users. | 1 year |
| yandexuid | .yandex.by | Yandex sets this cookie to identify users, as well as to collect information about how visitors use the site, and this information is used for internal analysis and site optimization. | 1 year, 1 month and 4 days |
| yuidss | .yandex.by | Yandex stores this cookie in the user's browser to distinguish the visitor. | 1 year, 1 month and 4 days |
| i | .yandex.by | This cookie is set by OpenX to record anonymous user data, such as IP address, geographical location, visited websites, advertisements that the user clicks on, etc., to display relevant advertising. | 1 year, 1 month and 4 days |
| sync_cookie_ok | .mc.yandex.by | This cookie is set by WebVisor provider. This cookie is used for marketing purposes. | 1 day |
| yuidss | .yandex.com | Yandex stores this cookie in the user's browser to distinguish the visitor. | 1 year, 1 month and 4 days |
| yp | .yandex.com | Yandex sets this cookie to collect anonymous information about user navigation, determine the origin of visits and other statistical data. | 1 year, 1 month and 4 days |
| ymex | .yandex.com | Yandex sets this cookie to collect the date of the user's behavior on the site. This information is used to analyze the website and optimize it. | 1 year |
| sync_cookie_ok | .mc.yandex.com | This cookie is set by WebVisor provider. This cookie is used for marketing purposes. | 1 day |
| bh | .yandex.com | It allows to differentiate between users. | 1 year |
| yabs-sid | mc.yandex.com | Yandex sets this cookie to store the session ID. | Session |
| metrika_enabled | belarusbank.by | It registers data about the behavior of site visitors. | Session |
| _ym_visorc | .belarusbank.by | Yandex sets this cookie to ensure error-free operation of the site session. | 1 hour |
| _yasc | .yandex.ru | These cookies allow you to calculate the number of visitors and traffic sources in order to evaluate and improve the performance of the website. | 10 years |
Stopping processing user data transmitted by cookies
Before cancelling the processing of user’s data transmitted by cookies through disabling them in your browser settings, we suggest carefully weighing all the pros and cons of such a solution.
Cookies are small pieces of data stored on the user's computer to take into consideration personal settings and user preferences, as well as to maintain statistics on user experience when working with a specific site.
When analyzing statistics, the Bank's website receives only generalized data from analytical systems. The latter do not provide any information regarding the specific personal data of the user that allows identifying him/her as an individual: no first name, no last name, and no other identifying data.
Disabling the using of cookies can lead to a lot of inconveniences, since the site or its individual modules may display incorrect data or work incorrectly.
If you wish to stop using cookies, please disable cookies in your browser settings. For this purpose, we suggest using the following links to official sources:
- Instruction to disable cookies in Mozilla Firefox
- Instruction to disable cookies in Google Chrome
- Instruction to disable cookies in Opera
- Instruction to disable cookies in Yandex Browser
- Instruction to disable cookies in Safari
- Instruction to disable cookies in Internet Explorer