| Purpose | Name of the cookie issuer and editor |
Used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for analytics reports; Used to store and update a unique value for each page visited;
| _ga (Google)_gid (Google) |
Used to throttle the request rate; | _gat (Google)
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This is a pattern type cookie set by Google Analytics, where the pattern element on the name contains the unique identity number of the account or website it relates to. Used to throttle request rate. | _gat_UA-154270805-1 (Google)
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Used to distinguish users. | _gali (Google)
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Used to persist the random user ID. This ensures that behavior in subsequent visits to the same site will be attributed to the same user ID
This cookie is set to let Hotjar know whether a visitor is included in the data sampling defined by the site’s pageview limit
Used to uniquely identify a visitor during a single browser session
This cookie is used to detect the first pageview session of a user. This is a True/False flag set by the cookie
This cookie is set by YouTube to track views of embedded videos
This cookie is used to detect Javascript errors on the website | _hjid (Hotjar)
_hjIncludedInPageviewSample (Hotjar)
_hjIncludedInSample (Hotjar)
_hjAbsoluteSessionInProgress (Hotjar)
YSC (Youtube)
TrackJS |
Where do you want to work?
At Danone, we want to be open and transparent in the way we use cookies and what this means for you. Some of the cookies we use are essential for the functionality of our website but there are also cookies that you can opt-out of or block.
We strive to provide you with sufficient information on the cookies we use so you can make an informed choice on the information you share with us.
If you have any further questions or comments, feel free to contact us via the list of contacts per country at the end of this document.
What are cookies?
A cookie is a small file saved on your computer or mobile device. It has a unique ID assigned to your device and enables the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as location, language, font size and other display preferences) over a period of time. That way, you don't have to keep re-entering the information whenever you come back to the website or browse from one page to another. Cookies can also help customize your browsing experience. Cookies can also be used for analytics which allows us to understand how our websites are used.
Not all cookies contain personal information but where they do, we will treat this information as personal data in accordance with our Privacy Statement. We also treat cookie information as personal data where it is associated with your account or other contact information.
Types of cookies
There are two broad categories of cookies: persistent cookies and session cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device until deleted manually or automatically. Session cookies remain on your device until you close your browser and are thereby automatically deleted.
Why do we use cookies?
There are a few reasons why we may use cookies:
- Cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function and to enable you to make use of the services we provide;
- Cookies that collect data related to the use of our website and its performance. We use this information to improve our online products and services;
- Cookies that we use to personalize and optimize your experience on our website. These cookies store information on your choices such as text size, language, and screen resolution;
- Cookies that are placed by third parties for enhanced services (such as social media cookies) or for advertising purposes.
Duration of the cookies
There are a few reasons why we may use cookies:
- The duration of the validity of the cookies exempted of consent (e.g. strictly necessary cookies) is 13 months. Information collected or inferred through cookies is kept by Danone for a maximum period of 25 months, in accordance with the regulations in force.
- When your prior consent is required for their use (e.g. certain analytics cookies, social media cookies, cookies for advertising purposes), the period of validity of the consent to the deposit of cookies is 6 months. At the end of this period, we will ask for your consent again.
Please see below for further information on the types of cookies we use.
Strictly necessary cookies
These are cookies that we need to be able to offer you a proper functioning website and which enables you to make use of the services we provide.
If these cookies are blocked, you will not be able to make use of our website.
| Purpose | Name of the cookie (issuer) and editor |
|---|---|
| To fetch data from the cms | PHPSESSID (Endouble) |
To remember cookie preferences | cookie-consent (Endouble) |
A cookie that YouTube sets that measures your bandwidth to determine whether you get the new player interface or the old. | VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE (Youtube) |
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Analytics and performance-related cookies
These cookies help us measure traffic patterns to determine which areas of our website have been visited. We use this to research a visitor’s habits so that we can improve our online products and services. We may log IP addresses (that is, the electronic addresses of computers connected to the internet) to analyze trends, administer the website, track users’ movements, and gather broad demographic information.
We will always ask for your consent before placing these cookies. Your consent will be valid for up to 6 months. You can withdraw your consent at all times. See more information below in the “How do I manage cookies” section.
Cookies for personalization
These cookies enable us to recognize your computer and greet you each time you visit our website without bothering you with a request to register or to log in.
List of personalization cookies: NONE.
Third-party cookies (advertising or social media cookies)
These are cookies placed on our website by third parties on our behalf. The cookies enable us to generate personalized advertisements on other websites, which are based on information about you such as your page views on our website. Our websites may also place cookies for third-party services such as social media.
We do not provide any personal information to third parties that place cookies on our website. However, third parties may assume that users who interact with or click on a personalized ad or content displayed on our website fall within a group that the ad or content is directed towards. We do not have access to or control over cookies or other features that advertisers and third-party sites may use. The information practices of these third parties are not covered by our Privacy or Cookie Statement. Please contact them directly for more information about their privacy practices.
These cookies are not essential to the website and we will always ask for your consent before placing these cookies. Your consent will be valid for up to 6 months. You can withdraw your consent at all times. See more information below in the “How do I manage cookies” section.
| Purpose | Name of the cookie issuer and editor |
| This is a targeting cookie used to optimize advertisements on Instagram. | shbts (Instagram) |
| This is a performance cookie used to collect data about individuals logging on and off the website | sessionid (Instagram) |
| This is a strictly necessary cookie used to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) | csrftoken (Instagram) |
| This is a targeting cookie used to optimize advertisements on Instagram | shbid (Instagram) |
| This is a targeting cookie used to track the visits of Instagram users | fbm_124024574287414 (Instagram) |
| This is a functionality cookie used to optimize the use of Instagram on the website | mid (Instagram) |
| This is a targeting cookie used to optimize advertisements on Instagram | ds_user_id (Instagram) |
| This is a targeting cookie used to track the visits of Instagram users | ig_did (Instagram) |
| This cookie enables the correct functionality of the Instagram plugins, such as embedded Instagram posts | ig_cb (Instagram) |
| This is a targeting cookie used to customize advertising | NID (Google) |
| The main business activity is: Doubleclick is Googles real time bidding advertising exchange | IDE (doubleclick) |
| This cookie is set to note your specific user identity | DSID (Doubleclick) |
| To keep track of user preferences for YouTube videos embedded in sites. it can also determine whether the website visitor is using the new or old version of the YouTube interface | VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE (YouTube) |
| To track views of embedded (YouTube) videos until the end of the session | YSC (YouTube) |
How do I manage cookies?
It’s possible to restrict or block cookies or even delete cookies that have already been placed on your device. If you do so, you may not be able to access certain parts of our website and we may think that you have never visited us before and will therefore show you the Cookie Statement again and ask for your consent in placing cookies.
You can also block cookies by changing your browser’s settings. The configuration of each browser is different. It is described in the help menu of your browser, which will allow you to know how to change your wishes for cookies.
- Click on the menu button and select “Options”.
- Select the “Privacy” panel.
- Set the “Storage Rules” menu to “Use Custom Settings for History”.
- Clear the “Accept cookies” checkbox.
- Any changes you have made will be automatically saved.
- Click the Tools button, then click “Internet Options”.
- Click the “Privacy” tab, then under “Settings”, move the cursor up to block all cookies or down to allow all cookies, then click OK.
Google Chrome https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en
- Select the Chrome menu icon.
- Select “Settings”.
- At the bottom of the page, select “Show advanced settings”.
- In the “Privacy” section, select “Content Settings”.
- Select “Prohibit all sites from storing data”.
- Select OK.
- Click “Settings”> “Safari”> “Privacy”> “Cookies and Website Data”
- Then select “always block”.
However, if you decide to refuse session or functionality cookies, you will not be able to access many of the options offered by Danone. As such, we cannot be held responsible in the event of degraded operation of the site linked to the settings you have chosen.
Finally, if you have deactivated one or more cookies, we can still use the information collected by these cookies before their deactivation. Nevertheless, we stop collecting data through the refused cookie.
How to contact us
If you have any questions, comments or complaints regarding cookies, please contact us via the list of contacts below:
- Argentina : Compliance.CONOSUR@danone.com
- Austria: Talent-Team-Dach@danone.com
- Baltics (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania): privacy.candidate-BALTICS@danone.com
- Bulgaria: consumers.line@danone.com
- Belgium: privacyHR.benelux@danone.com
- Brazil: protecaodedados@danone.com
- Czech Republic: danone@teleperformance.cz
- France: dpo.france@danone.com
- Germany: Talent-Team-Dach@danone.com
- Greece: privacy.candidateITGR@danone.com
- Hungary: danoneinfo@danone.hu
- Indonesia: Admin.HRGroupe@danone.com
- Ireland: DanonePrivacy.UKMB@danone.com
- Italy: privacy.candidateITGR@danone.com
- Netherlands: privacyHR.benelux@danone.com
- Malaysia: mycareline@dugro.com.my
- Mexico: Compliance.MX@danone.com
- NORAM (US and Canada): Compliance-NORAM@Danone.com
- For California residents: californiaprivacypolicy@danone.com
- Nordics (Sweden, Norway Finland, Denmark): privacy.candidate-NORDICS@danone.com
- Poland: Iod.rekrutacja@danone.com
- Portugal: danone.informa@danone.com
- Romania: callcenter@mediasat.ro
- Singapore: michelle.ang@danone.com
- Spain: lopd.talent@danone.com
- Slovakia: danone@teleperformance.sk
- Switzerland: Talent-Team-Dach@danone.com
- United Kingdom: DanonePrivacy.UKMB@danone.com
- Uruguay: Compliance.CONOSUR@danone.com
- For Alpro France, Netherlands, Germany, UK and Belgium: alpro.dataprotection@alpro.com
You can also contact Danone Corporate using the following email address:
HRprivacy.groupe@danone.com.
You can also contact our Data Protection Officer using the following email address: dpo.group@danone.com.
Last updated: January 26th, 2023.
