This website uses cookies, web beacons (also known as action tags or single-pixel gifs), and other technologies (collectively, "cookies").
Cookies are small files that are placed on your computer and retrieved by the website in order to make this website work more efficiently and to better enable processing of information. Cookies enable us to learn about what content you see, what ads you click, and other actions you take on this site and other sites. This allows us to provide you with more useful and relevant content.
If you do not allow this website to use cookies, then certain features or sections of this site may not be available to you or may not function as expected. Cookies can also be removed or blocked by following the help directions in your browser.
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To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
We reserve the right to update and change this cookie statement from time to time, including as required by applicable laws and regulations.
The table below explains what cookies are set and used by this site and why:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. These include actions such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling out forms.
| Cookie Name | Cookie Source | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ak_bmsc | Akamai |
Session | Used by Akamai to optimize site performance and security |
| bm_sv | Akamai |
Session | Used by Akamai to optimize site performance and security |
| cookie-consent-status | cat.com |
Session/Persistent | This is a session cookie that is set regardless of whether the user accepts or does not accept cookies. It ensure that, for users who do not accept, the banner does not continue to pop up as they navigate from page to page. When they end their browser session, the cookie will exipire, so they will get the consent banner on their next visit. |
| JSESSIONID | Server |
Session | Manages browser session with the website. |
| NSC_ESNS | Server |
Persistent | This cookie name is associated with the Netscaler load balancing service from Citrix. This is a pattern type cookie with the root being NSC_ and the rest of the name being a unique encrypted alpha numeric identifier for the virtual server it originated from. The cookie is used to ensure traffic and user data is routed to the correct locations where a site is hosted on multiple servers, so that the end user has a consistent experience. |
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources, so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information in these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Cookie Source | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics |
Persistent | These cookies are used to collect information about who visitors are, and how they use our site. To learn more about how Google collects and uses data, visit https://policies.google.com/privacy/partners |
| _gid | Google Analytics |
Session | This cookie enables website owners to track visitor behaviour measure of site performance. To learn more about how Google collects and uses data, visit https://policies.google.com/privacy/partners |
| ak_bmsc | Akami |
Session | Used by Akamai to optimize site performance and security |
| bm_sv | Akami |
Session | Used by Akamai to optimize site performance and security |
| _gat_UA-xxxxxxxx | Google Analytics |
Sessioin | This cookie enables website owners to track visitor behaviour measure of site performance. To learn more about how Google collects and uses data, visit https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites |
| _utmzz | Google Tag Manager |
Persistent | This is one of the four main cookies set by the Google Analytics service which enables website owners to track visitor behaviour measure of site performance. To learn more about how Google collects and uses data, visit https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites |
| _utmzses | Google Analytics |
Session | These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our site. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the site. To learn more about how Google collects and uses data, visit https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. |
| YSC | YouTube |
Session | This cookie is set by YouTube to track views of embedded videos. Read more at YouTube’s embedding videos information page. |
These cookies allow the provision of enhanced functionality and personalization, such as videos and live chats. They may be set by us or 3rd party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Cookie Source | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELOQUA | Eloqua |
Persistent | Eloqua Business Marketing platform - this cookie collects and transfers contact info from webforms to internal databases. |
| _dc_gtm_UA-xxxxxxxx | Google Tag Manager |
Persistent | These cookies are used to collect information about who visitors are, and how they use our site. To learn more about how Google collects and uses data, visit https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. |
| SFCID | Salesforce |
Persistent | This cookie contains the Salesforce contact Id of the user browsing the site. It is used for analytics and allows additional site functionality through progressive profiling and form submissions. |
| SFCID-Call-Made | Salesforce |
Persistent | This cookie is used to speed up page load times by bypassing JavaScript callouts that are not needed within the current session. It stores a boolean value. |
These cookies are set through our sites by our advertising partners. They may be used by these companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device.
| Cookie Name | Cookie Source | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ym_d | Yandex |
Persistent | These cookies are used to collect information about who visitors are, and how they use our site. We use the information to compile reports, segment audiences, and to help us improve Caterpillar websites. We also use this cookie to segment audiences to make advertising more engaging to users and more valuable to publishers and advertisers. |
| _ym_uid | Yandex |
Persistent | These cookies are used to collect information about who visitors are, and how they use our site. We use the information to compile reports, segment audiences, and to help us improve Caterpillar websites. We also use this cookie to segment audiences to make advertising more engaging to users and more valuable to publishers and advertisers. |
| _ym_isad | Yandex |
Persistent | These cookies are used to collect information about who visitors are, and how they use our site. We use the information to compile reports, segment audiences, and to help us improve Caterpillar websites. We also use this cookie to segment audiences to make advertising more engaging to users and more valuable to publishers and advertisers. |
| _ym_metrika_enabled_37476430 | Yandex |
Persistent | These cookies are used to collect information about who visitors are, and how they use our site. We use the information to compile reports, segment audiences, and to help us improve Caterpillar websites. We also use this cookie to segment audiences to make advertising more engaging to users and more valuable to publishers and advertisers. |
| GPS | YouTube |
Persistent | Identifies and tracks unique visitors via GPS on mobile devices. To learn more about how Google collects and uses data, visit https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube |
Persistent | These cookies are used to collect information about who visitors are, and how they use our site. We use the information to compile reports, segment audiences, and to help us improve Caterpillar websites. We also use this cookie to segment audiences to make advertising more engaging to users and more valuable to publishers and advertisers. To learn more about how Google collects and uses data, visit https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. |
| IDE | DoubleClick |
Persistent | These cookies are used by Google to display personalized advertisements on Google sites, based on recent searches and previous interactions. |
| UserMatchHistory | Persistent | LinkedIn Ads ID syncing. | |
| li_sugr | Persistent | Browser Identifier. | |
| li-oatml | Persistent | Member indirect identifier for conversion tracking, retargeting, analytics. | |
| li_fat_id | Persistent | Member indirect identifier for conversion tracking, retargeting, analytics. | |
| U | Persistent | Browser Identifier. | |
| _kuid_ | Salesforce |
Persistent | These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our site and respond to our advertising campaigns. The cookies collect information about your online behavior, including across different browsers and devices used by you. We use the information to compile reports, segment audiences, and to help us improve Caterpillar websites. We also use this cookie to segment audiences to make advertising more engaging to users and more valuable to publishers and advertisers. Some common applications of cookies are to select advertising based on what’s relevant to a user; to improve reporting on campaign performance; website personalization; and to avoid showing ads the user has already seen. The information collected by these cookies may be shared with other organizations such as advertisers and dealers. |
