We use cookies to improve our website and your browsing experience. Details of the cookies we use and instructions on how to disable them are set forth in this Cookie Policy.
“Cookies” are small text files placed on your device and are commonly used on the internet. We use cookies and other types of tracking technologies on the Plus500 website and the trading platform (“cookies” and “website”, respectively) to identify your browser and/or device as you browse the internet, for example for security and advertising purposes.
Certain types of cookies or cookie-like functionality may be placed or activated through browser add-ons, including, but not limited to, Adobe Flash. While these cookies are stored differently, their functionality and purpose is generally similar to other cookies.
Session Cookies - “Session cookies” are stored for the duration of a browser session; when you close the browser, the cookie is deleted.
Persistent Cookies - “Persistent cookies” are stored for a preset amount of time (often between one month and two years, depending on the application) and are typically not deleted when a browser session is closed.
Your choices may affect whether we use session or persistent cookies for a particular application.
Some cookies are essential in order to navigate and utilise our website features. These cookies enable us to provide a secure online environment and correct functionality of the website’s features. They do not store your information for marketing purposes, nor do they track your online presence.
This type of cookie cannot be disabled.
Examples:
| Cookie Name | Type | Source | Description / Function / Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
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Cookie Name
ASP.NET_SessionId |
Type
Essential |
Source
Plus500 |
Description / Function / Purpose
Connects you to the server and is used to store data in between your requests. When you close the page, this cookie is deleted. |
|
Cookie Name
IsRealMode |
Type
Essential |
Source
Plus500 |
Description / Function / Purpose
Indicates whether you are logged into the Plus500 platform with a real or demo account. |
|
Cookie Name
InAppView |
Type
Essential |
Source
Plus500 |
Description / Function / Purpose
Indicates how Plus500 website’s display should be adjusted, according to whether the website was accessed through a browser or the Plus500 app. |
Performance/Statistical Analysis Cookies -
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website and collect information for analysis of our advertising efforts. Some of this data includes the website previously visited which directed you to our site, the average duration of website visits and how visitors move around the site. This helps us improve the usability of our website to enhance your experience.
Google Analytics is an example of cookies which we use to monitor the performance of our website and platform for optimisation purposes as well as to analyse the performance of certain functionalities.
These cookies are not used to target you with online advertising.
Read more about Google Analytics here.
Functionality Cookies - Functionality cookies are used to remember the choices you make on our website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. Some of these include language preferences or changes made to the text size and fonts.
You can disable both performance and functionality cookies. However, without these cookies we cannot test our website’s performance nor can we make improvements to optimize and personalize your browsing experience.
Examples:
| Cookie Name | Type | Source | Description / Function / Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
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Cookie Name
referralGclId |
Type
Performance |
Source
Plus500 |
Description / Function Purpose
Identifies the Google advertisement which transferred you to our website (if applicable). |
|
Cookie Name
_ga |
Type
Performance |
Source
Third Party-Google Analytics |
Description / Function Purpose
Used to distinguish users. |
|
Cookie Name
referralUrl |
Type
Performance |
Source
Plus500 |
Description / Function Purpose
Used for analysis of whether the URL that links to the Plus500 website was approved in accordance with regulatory requirements. |
|
Cookie Name
innerTags |
Type
Performance |
Source
Plus500 |
Description / Function Purpose
Used for A/B testing for website functionality. |
These cookies track your browsing habits on the Plus500 website to deliver targeted (interest-based) advertising. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. Targeting cookies are usually placed by advertising networks (third-party) with our permission. They remember that you have visited our website and this information is shared with other organizations, such as publishers.
These cookies can be disabled, however, without these cookies, online advertisements will not be tailored to your interests.
Examples:
| Cookie Name | Type | Source | Description / Function / Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
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Cookie Name
1P_JAR |
Type
Targeting |
Source
Third Party- Google |
Description / Function Purpose
These cookies are based on recent searches and interactions to customise ads on Google websites. |
|
Cookie Name
IDE |
Type
Targeting |
Source
Third Party- DoubleClick (Google) |
Description / Function Purpose
Used to avoid seeing the same advertisement twice and improve advertisements. |
|
Cookie Name
DSID |
Type
Targeting |
Source
Third Party- DoubleClick (Google) |
Description / Function Purpose
These cookies are used for serving targeted advertisements that are relevant to you across the web, based on your previous visits to a website. |
You can update your cookie preferences anytime by visiting this Cookie Policy page, or using the Cookie Settings, which can be found at the bottom of our website (as applicable), or via the “Privacy Settings” on our platform.
Third party cookies can also be disabled by removing them via the browser settings or by setting your preferences on the third-party’s site. We do not have access to or control over cookies or other features that third-party websites and services may use, nor they are covered by our Privacy Policy or this Cookie Policy. For more information about how third parties collect and use information about your activities, please review their applicable terms of use and privacy policies.
For more details on how to control and/or delete cookies as you wish through your browser visit aboutcookies.org. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. However, you may have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit our website or platform, as well as some services and functionalities we offer may not work.
Additionally, you can generally disable or delete cookies placed and used by browser add-ons, such as Adobe Flash cookies, by changing the add-on settings or visiting the website of its provider. Information and controls that allow you to manage Adobe Flash cookies may be found here.
