The Paccar Portal, a valuable resource for truck owners and operators, relies on cookies to ensure functionality and provide personalized services. This article explains how cookies are used on the Paccar website (Paccar.net) and details the types of cookies employed. Understanding this information helps users navigate the portal effectively and manage their data preferences.
How Paccar.net Utilizes Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. These files enable the site to remember your preferences and actions, creating a more seamless user experience. Paccar.net utilizes both first-party cookies (set by Paccar) and third-party cookies (set by other websites) to enhance functionality and track user activity.
Functional Cookies: Essential for Website Operation
Functional cookies are crucial for basic website operations, enabling features like page navigation. These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes and are essential for using the Paccar portal effectively. Disabling these cookies will prevent the website from functioning correctly.
The following table lists the functional cookies used on Paccar.net, along with their source, expiry date, and purpose:
| Cookie Name | Source | Expiry Date | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| ai_session | This website | 29 minutes | Tracks user sessions anonymously for statistical purposes using Microsoft Application Insights. |
| ai_user | This website | One year | Identifies unique users anonymously for statistical purposes using Microsoft Application Insights. |
| rtFA, FedAuth | MicrosoftSharePointOnline | Session | Facilitate sign-in experience on SharePoint Online. |
| .ActiveSessionTracker, .EmpowerIDIdPAuthentication, .EmpowerIDWebAuthentication, .EidCurrentPerson | EmpowerID / PASS | Session/>Session | Manage user authentication and session information within the EmpowerID system. |
| MSISIPSelectionSession, MSISContext*, MSISSignOut, MSISAuthenticated, MSISLoopDetectionCookie | sts.us.lob.paccar.net | Session/10 minutes | Manage user authentication and single sign-out functionality for Paccar services. |
| FedAuth* | paccar.net | Session | Authentication tokens for accessing specific applications within the Paccar network. |
| EdgeAccessCookie | paccar.net | Session | Security token for perimeter security access. |
| CookieConsentDecision | paccar.net | Session | Records user acceptance of the cookie policy. |
| MRHSession, Last_MRHSession, TIN, F5_ST | BIG-IP APM | Session | Manage user sessions and timeouts for BIG-IP application performance monitoring. |
Analytics, Social Media, and Marketing Cookies: Not Used on Paccar.net
Paccar.net explicitly states that it does not utilize analytics cookies, which track user behavior anonymously for website improvement. Similarly, the website does not employ social media cookies (used by platforms like Facebook and YouTube) or marketing cookies (used for targeted advertising).
Contacting Paccar Regarding Data Privacy
For any questions regarding the Paccar cookie policy, users can contact the PACCAR Data Protection Office via email at [email protected] or by mail at:
PACCAR Inc Data Privacy and Protection Department
P.O. Box 1518
Bellevue, WA 98009
This comprehensive overview of Paccar’s cookie usage empowers users to understand how their data is handled when accessing the Paccar portal. By clarifying the types of cookies used and providing contact information for data privacy inquiries, Paccar promotes transparency and user control.
