Mergers & Acquisitions
Harris Williams advised Transaction Data Systems (TDS), a portfolio company of GTCR, on its sale to BlackRock Long Term Private Capital. TDS is a leader in pharmacy software solutions and services.
Harris Williams is a global investment bank specializing in M&A and private capital advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. We approach every engagement with boundless collaboration, pooling expertise and relationships across industries and geographies. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver superior outcomes to help them grow.
Harris Williams LLC is a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. Harris Williams & Co. Ltd is a private limited company incorporated under English law with its registered office at 13th floor, One Angel Court, London EC2R 7HJ, UK, registered with the Registrar of Companies for England and Wales (registration number 07078852). Harris Williams & Co. Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, number 5408952. Harris Williams Private Capital Advisory Ltd. is an Appointed Representative of Sturgeon Ventures, LLP, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority number 452811. Harris Williams & Co. Corporate Finance Advisors GmbH is registered in the commercial register of the local court of Frankfurt am Main, Germany, under HRB 107540. The registered address is 16th Floor, Marienturm, Taunusanlage 9-10 60329, Frankfurt am Main, Germany (email address: hwgermany@harriswilliams.com). Geschäftsführer/Director: Paul Poggi, VAT No. DE321666994. Harris Williams is a trade name under which Harris Williams LLC, Harris Williams & Co. Ltd and Harris Williams & Co. Corporate Finance Advisors GmbH conduct business.
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| Cookie Subgroup | Cookies | Cookies used | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
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| harriswilliams.com | region | First Party | Session |
| www.harriswilliams.com | region | First Party | Session |
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The information generated by the cookie about your use of this Site is usually transferred to a Google server in the US and stored there. However, if IP anonymization is activated on this website, Google will reduce your IP address within Member States of the European Union or in other states party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area beforehand. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the US and shortened there. We would like to point out that on this Website Google Analytics has been extended to include IP anonymization in order to ensure anonymous collection of IP addresses (so-called IP masking).The cookies are stored on your device for a maximum of 2 years. For more information on Google Analytics use of cookies click here. Google will use this information on behalf of Harris Williams, to evaluate your use of the Site, to compile reports on website activity and to provide us with other services related to website and Internet use, e.g. evaluating the ways in which visitors find and access our Site. Additionally, Google processes the information collected via Google Analytics for its own purposes and to the extent stated its own privacy policy, which can be found here. We would like to point out that the transfer of data to servers in the US used by Google may involve additional risks, for example, it may be more difficult to enforce your rights to this data. For data transfers to the US, we have agreed with Google on the standard data protection clauses adopted by the EU Commission, which also stipulate the implementation of appropriate protective measures for the specific case, which may also include encryption of the data depending on the need for protection. The transfer of data to Google servers in the US is therefore based on Article 46 para. 2 lit. c) GDPR. As stated above, the legal basis for the use of Google Analytics is your consent. The recipient of the collected data is Google. The data sent by us and linked to cookies, user-identifiers (e.g. User-IDs) or advertising-identifiers are automatically deleted after 26 months. Data whose retention period has been reached is automatically deleted once a month. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by disabling Performance Cookies in our Privacy Preference Center. You can also block the storage of cookies by setting your browser software accordingly; however, we would like to point out that in this case you may not be able to use all functionalities of this website to their full extent. You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the Site (including your IP address) and from processing this data by Google by downloading and installing the Browser Add-on. Microsoft Azure Services: We utilize Microsoft Azure, a cloud computing platform provided by Microsoft, to support the functionality, performance, and security of our website/application. Azure may process data on our behalf to ensure the proper functioning of our services, including but not limited to: › Data Storage and Hosting: Azure securely stores and manages data necessary for our website's operation, including cookies and other tracking technologies. › Analytics and Performance Monitoring: We may use Azure's analytics tools to monitor website performance, troubleshoot issues, and improve user experience. These tools may collect aggregated, anonymized data about website usage patterns. › Security and Compliance: Azure implements advanced security measures to protect your data, including encryption, firewalls, and compliance with global data protection standards. Azure does not use cookies independently but processes data strictly in accordance with our instructions as a data processor. For more information about how Microsoft Azure handles data, you can refer to Microsoft's Privacy Statement. LinkedIn CDN: Our website integrates LinkedIn's Content Delivery Network (CDN) to enhance the performance and reliability of LinkedIn-related content and features, such as embedded posts, share buttons, or login functionality. A CDN is a distributed network of servers designed to deliver web content more efficiently by caching it closer to the user's geographic location. When you interact with LinkedIn features on our website, the LinkedIn CDN may collect certain technical data, such as your IP address, browser type, and device information, to optimize content delivery and ensure proper functionality. Additionally, LinkedIn may use cookies or similar technologies to track your interactions, consistent with their privacy policy. For more information on how LinkedIn processes your data, please refer to LinkedIn's Privacy Policy.
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The cookies do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. The main cookies that are set on the Site under this category include: LinkedIn: These cookies are set by LinkedIn, the business networking platform. LinkedIn acts as a third party host where website owners have placed one of its content sharing buttons (a so-called “plugin”) in their pages. Plugins add functionality to the website they are on, for example, user can share specific content on the LinkedIn network. LinkedIn also collects certain data via cookies. To our knowledge, LinkedIn may collect your IP address, the information that the user has clicked on a LinkedIn plugin, certain technical data (e.g. data on your browser and your operating system, timestamps etc.) and information on the use of the Website (e.g. which sub-page you visited; location). This information will be assigned to your profile if you maintain a LinkedIn profile. For example, the Cookie “lang” is connected with LinkedIn's marketing services that enable website owners to gain insight into types of users on their site based on LinkedIn profile data, to improve targeting. The cookie “li_sugr” is provided by LinkedIn and is used to make a probabilistic match of a user's identity outside the Designated Countries. LinkedIn may use the data for its own purposes, such as providing you with targeted advertising and improving the LinkedIn services. The exact purposes and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by LinkedIn as well as the related rights and settings options for protecting your privacy can be found in the privacy policy of LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. LinkedIn may transfer the collected data to the US. As already explained above, data transfer to the US can involve additional risks. For data transfers to the US, we have agreed with LinkedIn on the standard data protection clauses adopted by the EU Commission, which also stipulate the implementation of appropriate protective measures for the specific case, which may also include encryption of the data depending on the need for protection. The transfer of data to LinkedIn servers in the US is therefore based on Article 46 para. 2 lit. c) GDPR. For more information on the standards contractual clauses click here. The legal basis for the use of LinkedIn services is your consent according to Article 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by disabling Targeting Cookies in our Privacy Preference Center. Further settings and objections to the use of data for advertising purposes are available in the settings of your LinkedIn account. You can find more detailed information here. In addition, you can also object to the use of data for advertising purposes on the US site or the EU site. LinkedIn Ads: We use LinkedIn Ads to deliver targeted advertising and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns. LinkedIn may place cookies on your device to collect data such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior on our website. This information helps us: › Serve Personalized Ads: LinkedIn uses this data to display ads that are relevant to your professional interests. › Track Campaign Performance: We analyze aggregated data to measure ad impressions, clicks, and conversions. › Retarget Visitors: LinkedIn allows us to re-engage visitors who have interacted with our website or content. For more information on how LinkedIn processes your data, including their use of cookies, please refer to LinkedIn's Cookie Policy. LeadLander: LeadLander is a third party provider that helps Harris Williams monitor Site traffic and use. It uses cookies (such as the “Trackalyzer” cookie) to collect information about our visitors, such as IP addresses and search-related data, in order to evaluate visits to, and monitor use of, the Site. This helps us to optimize our marketing efforts. LeadLander may use the collected data for its own purposes, such as for marketing purposes or for creating statistical analysis. LeadLander may also transfer data to the US. As already explained above, data transfer to the US can involve additional risks, for example, for the enforcement of privacy rights. To our knowledge, LeadLander relies on the standard data protection clauses adopted by the EU Commission to transfer data to the US. The exact purposes and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by LeadLander as well as the related rights and detailed information on data transfer to the US can be found in the privacy policy of LeadLander: https://leadlander.com/privacy-policy/.
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| harriswilliams.com | _gat_UA-XXXXXX-X , _gcl_au | First Party | A few seconds, 89 Days |
| www.linkedin.com | bscookie | Third Party | 731 Days |
| bing.com | MUID | Third Party | 389 Days |
| lltrck.com | trackalyzer | Third Party | 1 Year |
| linkedin.com | li_sugr, AnalyticsSyncHistory, __cf_bm, lidc, bcookie, UserMatchHistory, li_gc | Third Party | 90 Days, 30 Days, A few seconds, A few seconds, 364 Days, 30 Days, 179 Days |
| c.bing.com | MR, SRM_B | Third Party | 6 Days, 389 Days |
| px.ads.linkedin.com | ar_debug | Third Party | 30 Days |
| google.com | 1P_JAR | Third Party | 30 Days |
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
These cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. Some of these cookies may track your browsing behavior and/or your interactions with these services (e.g. by collecting information on which website the service has been used; by storing information on which videos have been viewed). If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly. Google Tag Manager (GTM): Our website uses Google Tag Manager, a tool provided by Google LLC, to efficiently manage and deploy website tags (small pieces of code or tracking scripts) without requiring extensive changes to the website’s core code. Google Tag Manager itself does not collect personal data or set cookies. However, it facilitates the implementation of other tags, such as analytics or marketing tools, which may use cookies to collect data. For example, Google Tag Manager may enable the deployment of Google Analytics, advertising pixels, or other third-party scripts. These tools may collect information such as your IP address, browsing behavior, or preferences, depending on the specific tags implemented. The use of cookies by these third-party tools is governed by their respective privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. Kaltura Video Player: Our website uses the Kaltura video player to deliver high-quality video content to enhance your browsing experience. Kaltura may utilize cookies and similar technologies to ensure optimal video playback, improve performance, and provide analytics on user engagement with video content. These cookies may collect data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and viewing behavior (e.g., play, pause, completion rates). This information helps us understand how our videos are accessed and improve the overall user experience. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of Kaltura’s cookies as described in this policy. For more information on how Kaltura handles data, please refer to their Privacy Policy. If you wish to manage or restrict cookies, you can adjust your browser settings or use our website’s cookie management tool. Please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of video playback.
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the Site. We only receive aggregated reports and information through which we cannot identify you personally. This helps us to gain insights into how we can optimize the Website and further develop it based on user needs. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our Site and will not be able to monitor its performance. The main cookies that are set on the Site under this category include: Google Analytics: Google Analytics sets a cookie in order to evaluate your use of the Site and compile reports for us on the Site’s activity. Google stores the information collected by the cookie on its servers to help the website analyze how users interact with the Site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this Site is usually transferred to a Google server in the US and stored there. However, if IP anonymization is activated on this website, Google will reduce your IP address within Member States of the European Union or in other states party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area beforehand. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the US and shortened there. We would like to point out that on this Website Google Analytics has been extended to include IP anonymization in order to ensure anonymous collection of IP addresses (so-called IP masking).The cookies are stored on your device for a maximum of 2 years. For more information on Google Analytics use of cookies click here. Google will use this information on behalf of Harris Williams, to evaluate your use of the Site, to compile reports on website activity and to provide us with other services related to website and Internet use, e.g. evaluating the ways in which visitors find and access our Site. Additionally, Google processes the information collected via Google Analytics for its own purposes and to the extent stated its own privacy policy, which can be found here. We would like to point out that the transfer of data to servers in the US used by Google may involve additional risks, for example, it may be more difficult to enforce your rights to this data. For data transfers to the US, we have agreed with Google on the standard data protection clauses adopted by the EU Commission, which also stipulate the implementation of appropriate protective measures for the specific case, which may also include encryption of the data depending on the need for protection. The transfer of data to Google servers in the US is therefore based on Article 46 para. 2 lit. c) GDPR. As stated above, the legal basis for the use of Google Analytics is your consent. The recipient of the collected data is Google. The data sent by us and linked to cookies, user-identifiers (e.g. User-IDs) or advertising-identifiers are automatically deleted after 26 months. Data whose retention period has been reached is automatically deleted once a month. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by disabling Performance Cookies in our Privacy Preference Center. You can also block the storage of cookies by setting your browser software accordingly; however, we would like to point out that in this case you may not be able to use all functionalities of this website to their full extent. You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the Site (including your IP address) and from processing this data by Google by downloading and installing the Browser Add-on. Microsoft Azure Services: We utilize Microsoft Azure, a cloud computing platform provided by Microsoft, to support the functionality, performance, and security of our website/application. Azure may process data on our behalf to ensure the proper functioning of our services, including but not limited to: › Data Storage and Hosting: Azure securely stores and manages data necessary for our website's operation, including cookies and other tracking technologies. › Analytics and Performance Monitoring: We may use Azure's analytics tools to monitor website performance, troubleshoot issues, and improve user experience. These tools may collect aggregated, anonymized data about website usage patterns. › Security and Compliance: Azure implements advanced security measures to protect your data, including encryption, firewalls, and compliance with global data protection standards. Azure does not use cookies independently but processes data strictly in accordance with our instructions as a data processor. For more information about how Microsoft Azure handles data, you can refer to Microsoft's Privacy Statement. LinkedIn CDN: Our website integrates LinkedIn's Content Delivery Network (CDN) to enhance the performance and reliability of LinkedIn-related content and features, such as embedded posts, share buttons, or login functionality. A CDN is a distributed network of servers designed to deliver web content more efficiently by caching it closer to the user's geographic location. When you interact with LinkedIn features on our website, the LinkedIn CDN may collect certain technical data, such as your IP address, browser type, and device information, to optimize content delivery and ensure proper functionality. Additionally, LinkedIn may use cookies or similar technologies to track your interactions, consistent with their privacy policy. For more information on how LinkedIn processes your data, please refer to LinkedIn's Privacy Policy.
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners, i.e., vendors and other service providers. The cookies recognize which content and products you are interested in by collecting and analyzing information about your visit to our Website or certain Website content. These insights may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests for advertising purposes. Certain advertising partners could use such interest profiles to show you relevant adverts on other sites, although we do not authorize this with our current partners. We would like to use these cookies with the help of our vendors to show you relevant (i.e. customized) adverts on other sites that you may visit. In this context, these cookies are also used to determine whether your visit to our Website occurred as a result of an interaction with an advertisement for our Website. This helps us measure the results of our marketing campaigns. The cookies do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. The main cookies that are set on the Site under this category include: LinkedIn: These cookies are set by LinkedIn, the business networking platform. LinkedIn acts as a third party host where website owners have placed one of its content sharing buttons (a so-called “plugin”) in their pages. Plugins add functionality to the website they are on, for example, user can share specific content on the LinkedIn network. LinkedIn also collects certain data via cookies. To our knowledge, LinkedIn may collect your IP address, the information that the user has clicked on a LinkedIn plugin, certain technical data (e.g. data on your browser and your operating system, timestamps etc.) and information on the use of the Website (e.g. which sub-page you visited; location). This information will be assigned to your profile if you maintain a LinkedIn profile. For example, the Cookie “lang” is connected with LinkedIn's marketing services that enable website owners to gain insight into types of users on their site based on LinkedIn profile data, to improve targeting. The cookie “li_sugr” is provided by LinkedIn and is used to make a probabilistic match of a user's identity outside the Designated Countries. LinkedIn may use the data for its own purposes, such as providing you with targeted advertising and improving the LinkedIn services. The exact purposes and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by LinkedIn as well as the related rights and settings options for protecting your privacy can be found in the privacy policy of LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. LinkedIn may transfer the collected data to the US. As already explained above, data transfer to the US can involve additional risks. For data transfers to the US, we have agreed with LinkedIn on the standard data protection clauses adopted by the EU Commission, which also stipulate the implementation of appropriate protective measures for the specific case, which may also include encryption of the data depending on the need for protection. The transfer of data to LinkedIn servers in the US is therefore based on Article 46 para. 2 lit. c) GDPR. For more information on the standards contractual clauses click here. The legal basis for the use of LinkedIn services is your consent according to Article 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by disabling Targeting Cookies in our Privacy Preference Center. Further settings and objections to the use of data for advertising purposes are available in the settings of your LinkedIn account. You can find more detailed information here. In addition, you can also object to the use of data for advertising purposes on the US site or the EU site. LinkedIn Ads: We use LinkedIn Ads to deliver targeted advertising and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns. LinkedIn may place cookies on your device to collect data such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior on our website. This information helps us: › Serve Personalized Ads: LinkedIn uses this data to display ads that are relevant to your professional interests. › Track Campaign Performance: We analyze aggregated data to measure ad impressions, clicks, and conversions. › Retarget Visitors: LinkedIn allows us to re-engage visitors who have interacted with our website or content. For more information on how LinkedIn processes your data, including their use of cookies, please refer to LinkedIn's Cookie Policy. LeadLander: LeadLander is a third party provider that helps Harris Williams monitor Site traffic and use. It uses cookies (such as the “Trackalyzer” cookie) to collect information about our visitors, such as IP addresses and search-related data, in order to evaluate visits to, and monitor use of, the Site. This helps us to optimize our marketing efforts. LeadLander may use the collected data for its own purposes, such as for marketing purposes or for creating statistical analysis. LeadLander may also transfer data to the US. As already explained above, data transfer to the US can involve additional risks, for example, for the enforcement of privacy rights. To our knowledge, LeadLander relies on the standard data protection clauses adopted by the EU Commission to transfer data to the US. The exact purposes and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by LeadLander as well as the related rights and detailed information on data transfer to the US can be found in the privacy policy of LeadLander: https://leadlander.com/privacy-policy/.
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
These cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. Some of these cookies may track your browsing behavior and/or your interactions with these services (e.g. by collecting information on which website the service has been used; by storing information on which videos have been viewed). If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly. Google Tag Manager (GTM): Our website uses Google Tag Manager, a tool provided by Google LLC, to efficiently manage and deploy website tags (small pieces of code or tracking scripts) without requiring extensive changes to the website’s core code. Google Tag Manager itself does not collect personal data or set cookies. However, it facilitates the implementation of other tags, such as analytics or marketing tools, which may use cookies to collect data. For example, Google Tag Manager may enable the deployment of Google Analytics, advertising pixels, or other third-party scripts. These tools may collect information such as your IP address, browsing behavior, or preferences, depending on the specific tags implemented. The use of cookies by these third-party tools is governed by their respective privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. Kaltura Video Player: Our website uses the Kaltura video player to deliver high-quality video content to enhance your browsing experience. Kaltura may utilize cookies and similar technologies to ensure optimal video playback, improve performance, and provide analytics on user engagement with video content. These cookies may collect data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and viewing behavior (e.g., play, pause, completion rates). This information helps us understand how our videos are accessed and improve the overall user experience. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of Kaltura’s cookies as described in this policy. For more information on how Kaltura handles data, please refer to their Privacy Policy. If you wish to manage or restrict cookies, you can adjust your browser settings or use our website’s cookie management tool. Please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of video playback.
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the Site. We only receive aggregated reports and information through which we cannot identify you personally. This helps us to gain insights into how we can optimize the Website and further develop it based on user needs. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our Site and will not be able to monitor its performance. The main cookies that are set on the Site under this category include: Google Analytics: Google Analytics sets a cookie in order to evaluate your use of the Site and compile reports for us on the Site’s activity. Google stores the information collected by the cookie on its servers to help the website analyze how users interact with the Site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this Site is usually transferred to a Google server in the US and stored there. However, if IP anonymization is activated on this website, Google will reduce your IP address within Member States of the European Union or in other states party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area beforehand. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the US and shortened there. We would like to point out that on this Website Google Analytics has been extended to include IP anonymization in order to ensure anonymous collection of IP addresses (so-called IP masking).The cookies are stored on your device for a maximum of 2 years. For more information on Google Analytics use of cookies click here. Google will use this information on behalf of Harris Williams, to evaluate your use of the Site, to compile reports on website activity and to provide us with other services related to website and Internet use, e.g. evaluating the ways in which visitors find and access our Site. Additionally, Google processes the information collected via Google Analytics for its own purposes and to the extent stated its own privacy policy, which can be found here. We would like to point out that the transfer of data to servers in the US used by Google may involve additional risks, for example, it may be more difficult to enforce your rights to this data. For data transfers to the US, we have agreed with Google on the standard data protection clauses adopted by the EU Commission, which also stipulate the implementation of appropriate protective measures for the specific case, which may also include encryption of the data depending on the need for protection. The transfer of data to Google servers in the US is therefore based on Article 46 para. 2 lit. c) GDPR. As stated above, the legal basis for the use of Google Analytics is your consent. The recipient of the collected data is Google. The data sent by us and linked to cookies, user-identifiers (e.g. User-IDs) or advertising-identifiers are automatically deleted after 26 months. Data whose retention period has been reached is automatically deleted once a month. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by disabling Performance Cookies in our Privacy Preference Center. You can also block the storage of cookies by setting your browser software accordingly; however, we would like to point out that in this case you may not be able to use all functionalities of this website to their full extent. You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the Site (including your IP address) and from processing this data by Google by downloading and installing the Browser Add-on. Microsoft Azure Services: We utilize Microsoft Azure, a cloud computing platform provided by Microsoft, to support the functionality, performance, and security of our website/application. Azure may process data on our behalf to ensure the proper functioning of our services, including but not limited to: › Data Storage and Hosting: Azure securely stores and manages data necessary for our website's operation, including cookies and other tracking technologies. › Analytics and Performance Monitoring: We may use Azure's analytics tools to monitor website performance, troubleshoot issues, and improve user experience. These tools may collect aggregated, anonymized data about website usage patterns. › Security and Compliance: Azure implements advanced security measures to protect your data, including encryption, firewalls, and compliance with global data protection standards. Azure does not use cookies independently but processes data strictly in accordance with our instructions as a data processor. For more information about how Microsoft Azure handles data, you can refer to Microsoft's Privacy Statement. LinkedIn CDN: Our website integrates LinkedIn's Content Delivery Network (CDN) to enhance the performance and reliability of LinkedIn-related content and features, such as embedded posts, share buttons, or login functionality. A CDN is a distributed network of servers designed to deliver web content more efficiently by caching it closer to the user's geographic location. When you interact with LinkedIn features on our website, the LinkedIn CDN may collect certain technical data, such as your IP address, browser type, and device information, to optimize content delivery and ensure proper functionality. Additionally, LinkedIn may use cookies or similar technologies to track your interactions, consistent with their privacy policy. For more information on how LinkedIn processes your data, please refer to LinkedIn's Privacy Policy.
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners, i.e., vendors and other service providers. The cookies recognize which content and products you are interested in by collecting and analyzing information about your visit to our Website or certain Website content. These insights may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests for advertising purposes. Certain advertising partners could use such interest profiles to show you relevant adverts on other sites, although we do not authorize this with our current partners. We would like to use these cookies with the help of our vendors to show you relevant (i.e. customized) adverts on other sites that you may visit. In this context, these cookies are also used to determine whether your visit to our Website occurred as a result of an interaction with an advertisement for our Website. This helps us measure the results of our marketing campaigns. The cookies do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. The main cookies that are set on the Site under this category include: LinkedIn: These cookies are set by LinkedIn, the business networking platform. LinkedIn acts as a third party host where website owners have placed one of its content sharing buttons (a so-called “plugin”) in their pages. Plugins add functionality to the website they are on, for example, user can share specific content on the LinkedIn network. LinkedIn also collects certain data via cookies. To our knowledge, LinkedIn may collect your IP address, the information that the user has clicked on a LinkedIn plugin, certain technical data (e.g. data on your browser and your operating system, timestamps etc.) and information on the use of the Website (e.g. which sub-page you visited; location). This information will be assigned to your profile if you maintain a LinkedIn profile. For example, the Cookie “lang” is connected with LinkedIn's marketing services that enable website owners to gain insight into types of users on their site based on LinkedIn profile data, to improve targeting. The cookie “li_sugr” is provided by LinkedIn and is used to make a probabilistic match of a user's identity outside the Designated Countries. LinkedIn may use the data for its own purposes, such as providing you with targeted advertising and improving the LinkedIn services. The exact purposes and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by LinkedIn as well as the related rights and settings options for protecting your privacy can be found in the privacy policy of LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. LinkedIn may transfer the collected data to the US. As already explained above, data transfer to the US can involve additional risks. For data transfers to the US, we have agreed with LinkedIn on the standard data protection clauses adopted by the EU Commission, which also stipulate the implementation of appropriate protective measures for the specific case, which may also include encryption of the data depending on the need for protection. The transfer of data to LinkedIn servers in the US is therefore based on Article 46 para. 2 lit. c) GDPR. For more information on the standards contractual clauses click here. The legal basis for the use of LinkedIn services is your consent according to Article 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by disabling Targeting Cookies in our Privacy Preference Center. Further settings and objections to the use of data for advertising purposes are available in the settings of your LinkedIn account. You can find more detailed information here. In addition, you can also object to the use of data for advertising purposes on the US site or the EU site. LinkedIn Ads: We use LinkedIn Ads to deliver targeted advertising and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns. LinkedIn may place cookies on your device to collect data such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior on our website. This information helps us: › Serve Personalized Ads: LinkedIn uses this data to display ads that are relevant to your professional interests. › Track Campaign Performance: We analyze aggregated data to measure ad impressions, clicks, and conversions. › Retarget Visitors: LinkedIn allows us to re-engage visitors who have interacted with our website or content. For more information on how LinkedIn processes your data, including their use of cookies, please refer to LinkedIn's Cookie Policy. LeadLander: LeadLander is a third party provider that helps Harris Williams monitor Site traffic and use. It uses cookies (such as the “Trackalyzer” cookie) to collect information about our visitors, such as IP addresses and search-related data, in order to evaluate visits to, and monitor use of, the Site. This helps us to optimize our marketing efforts. LeadLander may use the collected data for its own purposes, such as for marketing purposes or for creating statistical analysis. LeadLander may also transfer data to the US. As already explained above, data transfer to the US can involve additional risks, for example, for the enforcement of privacy rights. To our knowledge, LeadLander relies on the standard data protection clauses adopted by the EU Commission to transfer data to the US. The exact purposes and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by LeadLander as well as the related rights and detailed information on data transfer to the US can be found in the privacy policy of LeadLander: https://leadlander.com/privacy-policy/.
