Cookie use and management policy
1. Uses of cookies
Technical functionality cookies enable the site to function optimally.
By means of this policy, users are informed that the site uses cookies, trackers and/or tags.
These may be installed on your device subject to the choices and options users express at any time in accordance with this cookie use and management policy.
2. Purpose of this cookie use and management policy
In the interests of information and transparency, this cookie policy aims to inform users about the origin and purpose of the browsing information processed during their visit to the sites and about their rights.
3. What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files sent to the browser by a web server.
The term “cookie” covers various trackers that are deposited or read on a computer, tablet or mobile phone, for example when visiting a website, using an application, viewing advertisement or using a software program. The purpose of a cookie is to collect information about users’ browsing activity. This information may be used for various purposes, in particular: to identify users and allow them to access their accounts, to store in memory a language preference, expiry date or response domain, and to produce statistics, in particular about the use made of the Site or other sites or applications.
There are different types of cookies:
- session cookies that disappear as soon as the user leaves the browser or site;
- persistent cookies that remain on the user’s device until they expire cease being valid, or until the user deletes them using the features of their browser for example.
4. What cookies do we use?
The site uses cookies under our control, as well as other cookies under the control of third parties, which require users’ prior consent.
4.1 Cookies under the control of third parties
These cookies enable us to learn about the use and performance of our site and to improve its operation (for example, the pages most often visited, user searches using the search engine, etc.). The data we collect are not transferred to third parties or used for other purposes. Users can object to the use of these trackers at any time by configuring their browser.
The Google Analytics tool we use generates cookies as described on the official Google website.
4.2 Cookies under the control of third parties
These are cookies or trackers downloaded to your device by third-party entities (host, partners, etc.) when users browse the pages of our site. These entities have undertaken to comply with the laws in force on cookies/trackers and warrant the implementation of measures to protect and secure the data collected. These cookies are used to ensure the proper functioning of the site. They allow users to use the key features of our site. Users can object to the use of these trackers at any time by configuring their browser or using the “Refuse All” option.
| Cookie Name | Placed By | Cookie Purpose | Duration (GDPR) | Necessity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bcookie | Browser identification cookie to uniquely identify devices accessing LinkedIn to detect abuse on the platform | 1 year | Analytics | |
| li_sugr | Used to probabilistically match a user’s identity outside of designated countries | 1 year | Analytics | |
| li_gc | Used to probabilistically match a user’s identity outside of designated countries | 1 year | Analytics | |
| UserMatchHistory | Synchronization of LinkedIn Ads ID | 1 year | Analytics | |
| AnalyticsSyncHistory | Used to store information about the time a sync took place with the lms_analytics cookie | 1 year | Analytics | |
| uuid | GoldenBees | Optimizes the relevance of ads | 1 year | Analytics |
| g | GoldenBees | Used in context with the language parameter | 1 week | Analytics |
| _ttp | TikTok | To measure and improve the performance of your advertising campaigns and personalize the user experience (including ads) on TikTok | 1 month | Analytics |
| IDE | DoubleClick | This period shows the length of the period at which a service can store and/or read certain data from your computer by using a cookie, a pixel, an API, cookieless tracking, or other resources | 2 months | Analytics |
| _gcl_au | Google Adsense | Describes whether this specific cookie, localStorage, or other resource is responsible for sharing, collecting, or storing direct or indirect personal data | 1 month | Analytics |
| _ttp | TikTok | To measure and improve the performance of your advertising campaigns and personalize the user experience (including ads) on TikTok | 1 month | Analytics |
| _scid | Snapchat | This cookie is used by Snapchat. It assigns a unique identifier to the visitor to allow third-party advertisers to target them with relevant ads. This matching service is provided by third-party advertising centers, which facilitates real-time bidding for advertisers | 1 month | Analytics |
| _scid_r | Snapchat | Sets a unique identifier for the visitor, which allows third-party advertisers to target the visitor with relevant ads. This matching service is provided by third-party advertising hubs, which facilitates real-time bidding for advertisers | 1 month | Analytics |
| _ga_GLXM4R5RNX | Google Analytics | To store and count page views | 1 month | Analytics |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Calculate traffic and keep track of site usage | 6 months | Analytics |
| __utmz | Google Analytics | Store the source of traffic | 6 months | Analytics |
| pum-33920 | Pop Up | Stores the choice of closing the popup | 2 weeks | Necessary |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary | SFIL | Store consent for necessary cookies | 2 weeks | Necessary |
| viewed_cookie_policy | SFIL | Store whether the user has consented to the use of cookies | 2 weeks | Necessary |
| cli_user_preference | SFIL | Store the user’s consent | 2 weeks | Necessary |
| X-AB | SC-Static | Cookie associated with embedding content from Snapchat | 1 week | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Store information on how visitors use a website | 1 day | Analytics |
| __utmb | Google Analytics | Determine new sessions/visits | 1 day | Analytics |
| __utmc | Google Analytics | Determined by Google Analytics and deleted when the user closes the browser | End of session | Analytics |
| __utma | Google Analytics | Distinguish users and sessions | End of session | Analytics |
| __utmt | Google Analytics | Store the source of traffic | 10 minutes | Analytics |
| _gat_gtag_UA_78161961_1 | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique users | 1 minute | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Limit the request rate | 1 minute | Analytics |
| SERVERID108286 | – | Site operation | 2 hours | Necessary |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-non-necessary | SFIL | Store consent for non-necessary cookies | 1 month | Necessary |
| CookieLawInfoConsent | SFIL | Store the summary of consent | 1 month | Necessary |
| __cfduid | .fontawesome.com | Detect malicious visitors | 1 month | Necessary |
Google: To manage the cookies set by Google, we refer you to Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=fr.
5. Consent
The installation of certain cookies requires the consent of users when they log on.
In such case, when users visit the site, they are asked to accept cookies, configure them or refuse them before they are installed on their device. Cookies that require such consent may be chosen through the banner provided to users.
If users do not accept them, no cookies other than necessary cookies will be installed.
6. How to deactivate cookies deposited via the user’s browser?
Users can deactivate cookies at any time using their browser settings. Please note that these settings may change the conditions under which our site may be accessed.
To change the management of cookies in their browser, users can change the settings in the privacy & cookie management tab at the bottom of the page.
Configuration. Although most browsers are configured by default, users can choose whether to accept all cookies or refuse them systematically, or they can choose which cookies they will accept depending on the issuers. Users can also configure their browser (to be done for each device: tablets, smartphones, computers, etc.) to accept or refuse cookies on a case-by-case basis before they are installed. In addition, users can also regularly delete cookies from their device using their browser.
The management of cookies and user choices is configured differently on each browser. The procedure is described in the browser’s help menu and explains to users how to change their cookie preferences.
For example:
- Internet Explorer™: https://support.microsoft.com/fr-fr/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies;
- Edge: https://privacy.microsoft.com/fr-fr/windows-10-microsoft-edge-and-privacy;
- Safari™: http://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/fr-ww/cookies/ and http://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/fr-ww/;
- Chrome™: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=fr&hlrm=en;
- Firefox™: https://support.mozilla.org/fr/kb/activer-desactiver-cookies-preferences.
Users can also view the guide published by the French Data Protection Agency (CNIL), which is available at the following address: https://www.cnil.fr/fr/cookies-les-outils-pour-les-maitriser
If this policy is amended, the new version published on the website will become effective upon its publication. Please refer to it each time you visit the website to make sure you are familiar with the most recent version available.
Last update 17/10/2023