What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that is downloaded onto your device when you access a website.
What do cookies do?
It allows the website to recognise your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. In short, cookies help us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our website.
Are all cookies the same?
Not exactly.
Cookies may differ depending on their duration or on their origin.
1. There are 2 types of duration for cookies:
- Session cookies which are temporary and will only be stored in the memory of your browser while it is open. As soon as the browser is closed, the cookie will be removed from your its history.
- Persistent cookies which have an expiration date stuck to them. These cookies are not removed when the browser is closed but are removed after the expiry date is reached. These durations are set in accordance with the purpose served by the cookies. You can also manually delete these cookies.
2. Cookies can originate from different sources:
- First-party cookies are created by the website you are visiting.
- Third-party cookies are created by third-party vendors and placed by the website owner for different purposes.
You can find more information about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set on your device and how to manage and delete them, at www.aboutcookies.org and www.youronlinechoices.eu.
Web beacons
Web beacons (also known as internet tags, pixel tags and clear GIFs) are typically transparent graphic images placed on a website. Web beacons are used in combination with cookies to consider the actions of our website’s visitors. We may use beacons to obtain information such as the IP address of the machine that downloaded the page on which the beacon appears or the URL of the page on which the beacon appears, the time the page was consulted, and the version of browser used to visit the page.
IP addresses and URLs
An IP address is a unique identifier that certain devices use to identify and communicate over the Internet. When you visit our website, we may view the IP address of the device used to connect to the internet via the aforementioned web beacons. This information is used to determine the general physical location of the device. We may use this information to change the way we present our sites to enhance your visit.
A URL (uniform resource locator) is a unique identifier or address for each resource on the internet. For instance, it is the address for the web page that you are visiting. We will use this information to see which pages are visited and the way that you navigate through our website.
How do I change my cookie settings?
Capgemini respects your right to privacy; therefore, you can choose not to consent to the use of some types of cookies on this page.
Click on the different category headings to find out more and change our default settings. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.
We do recommend that you leave the cookies active to enjoy the fullest experience on our website. Please be aware that choosing not to enable certain types of cookies may impact your experience of the website and the availability of some services.
Alternatively, most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
Find out how to manage cookies on popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Microsoft Edge
Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Opera
Apple Safari
To find information relating to other browsers, visit the browser developer’s website.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
What types of cookies do we use?
Strictly Necessary Cookies
| Cookie name |
Domain |
Description |
| JSESSIONID |
.nr-data.net |
cookie used to record the user session. |
| SEARCH_SAMESITE |
.google.com |
allow servers to mitigate the risk of csrf and information leakage attacks by asserting that a particular cookie should only be sent with requests initiated from the same registrable domain. |
| cookie_info |
www.capgemini.com |
cookie info script is a lightweight javascript for alerting users about the use of cookies on your website |
| __Secure-SSID |
.google.com |
we use security cookies to authenticate users, prevent fraudulent use of login credentials, and protect user data from unauthorized parties |
| _gat |
Google Analytics |
used by google analytics to throttle request rate |
| JSESSIONID |
|
preserves users states across page requests. |
| __Secure-HSID |
.google.com |
we use security cookies to authenticate users, prevent fraudulent use of login credentials, and protect user data from unauthorized parties |
| visitor_id#-hash |
Pardot |
This cookie is a security measure to make sure that a malicious user can’t fake a visitor from Pardot and access corresponding prospect information |
| visitor_id# |
Pardot |
This cookie is a security measure to make sure that a malicious user can’t fake a visitor from Pardot and access corresponding prospect information |
| pardot |
Pardot |
A session cookie named pardot is set in your browser while you’re logged in to Pardot as a user or when a visitor accesses a form, landing page, or page with Pardot tracking code. The cookie denotes an active session and isn’t used for tracking. |
| lpv95412 |
Pardot |
this lpv cookie is set to keep pardot from tracking multiple page views on a single asset over a 30-minute session. for example, if a visitor reloads a landing page several times over a 30-minute period, this cookie keeps each reload from being tracked as a page view. |
| Cookie name |
Domain |
Description |
| presence |
.facebook.com |
The presence cookie is used to contain the user’s chat state. |
| datr |
.facebook.com |
The purpose of the datr cookie is to identify the web browser being used to connect to Facebook independent of the logged in user. This cookie plays a key role in Facebook’s security and site integrity features. |
| kdt |
.twitter.com |
This cookie is generally provided by Twitter to monitor referral links and login status. They are usually present when there is a "Tweet This" button or other Twitter widget present on the site. |
| xs |
.facebook.com |
This cookie contains multiple pieces of information, separated by colon |
| csrf_same_site_set |
.twitter.com |
These are Twitter cookies that are used on websites with Twitter feeds and / or Twitter sharing functionalities. For more information, please see https://help.twitter.com/en/rules-and-policies/twitter-cookies |
| csrf_same_site |
.twitter.com |
These are Twitter cookies that are used on websites with Twitter feeds and / or Twitter sharing functionalities. For more information, please see https://help.twitter.com/en/rules-and-policies/twitter-cookies |
| c_user |
.facebook.com |
The c_user cookie contains the user ID of the currently logged in user. |
| bcookie |
.linkedin.com |
This is a Microsoft MSN 1st party cookie for sharing the content of the website via social media. |
| OGPC |
.google.com |
This cookie enables the functionality of Google Maps. |
| APISID |
.google.com |
The "APISID" cookie is used to play YouTube videos embedded on the website. |
| lang |
.ads.linkedin.com |
Sets default locale/language |
| li_sugr |
.linkedin.com |
Browser Identifier |
| lidc |
.linkedin.com |
Used for routing |
| wd |
.facebook.com |
This cookie stores the browser window dimensions and is used by Facebook to optimise the rendering of the page. |
| twid |
.twitter.com |
Cookie set due to Twitter integration and sharing capabilities in the social media |
| rxVisitor |
.capgemini.com |
used by Dynatrace to track |
| tfw_exp |
.twitter.com |
Twitter Tracking Technologies in order enable the embedment of content |
| remember_checked_on |
.twitter.com |
This cookie is generally provided by Twitter to monitor referral links and login status. They are usually present when there is a "Tweet This" button or other Twitter widget present on the site. |
| Cookie name |
Domain |
Description |
| gtm_preview |
www.googletagmanager.com |
these cookies collect analytical data about site usage. for more information: |
| __utmv |
.capgemini.com |
Used to store visitor-level custom variable data. This cookie is created when a developer uses the _setCustomVar method with a visitor level custom variable. This cookie was also used for the deprecated _setVar method. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics. |
| __utma |
.capgemini.com |
used to distinguish users and sessions. the cookie is created when the javascript library executes and no existing __utma cookies exists. the cookie is updated every time data is sent to google analytics. |
| __utmz |
.capgemini.com |
stores the traffic source or campaign that explains how the user reached your site. the cookie is created when the javascript library executes and is updated every time data is sent to google analytics. |
| gtm_debug |
www.googletagmanager.com |
these cookies collect analytical data about site usage. for more information: |
| dpr |
.facebook.com |
This cookie is used by Facebook** for performance. |
| gtm_auth |
www.googletagmanager.com |
these cookies collect analytical data about site usage. for more information: |
| _hjid |
.capgemini.com |
Hotjar cookie. This cookie is set when the customer first lands on a page with the Hotjar script. It is used to persist the random user ID, unique to that site on the browser. This ensures that behavior in subsequent visits to the same site will be attributed to the same user ID. |
| _gid |
.capgemini.com |
used to distinguish users. |
| _ga |
.capgemini.com |
used to distinguish users. |
| utm_medium |
www.capgemini.com |
used by google analytics |
| _hjTLDTest |
Hotjar cookie |
|
| _hjid |
Hotjar cookie |
Sets a unique ID for the session . This allows the website to obtain data on visitor behaviour for statistical purposes. |
| _gid |
Google Analytics |
Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. |
| utm_source |
www.capgemini.com |
used by google analytics |
| utm_content |
www.capgemini.com |
used by google analytics |
| utm_campaign |
www.capgemini.com |
Stores the last utm_campaign query parameter. |
| sc_anonymous_id |
.soundcloud.com |
These cookies are generally used for Analytics and help count how many people visit a certain site by tracking if you have visited before |
| utm_term |
www.capgemini.com |
used by google analytics |
| _pk_id# |
MATOMO/Azalead |
Collects statistics on the user's visits to the website, such as the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages have been read . |
| _pk_ses# |
MATOMO/Azalead |
Used by Piwik Analytics Platform to track page requests from the visitor during the session . |
| _ga |
Google Analytics |
Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the web site. |
Targeting/Advertising Cookies
| Cookie name |
Domain |
Description |
| __Secure-3PSID |
.google.com |
Used by for targeting purposes to build a profile of the website visitor's interests in order to show relevant & personalised Google advertising |
| 1P_JAR |
.gstatic.com |
These cookies are used by Google to display personalized advertisements on Google sites, based on recent searches and previous interactions. |
| ANID |
.google.com |
The "ANID" cookie is used fozr advertising served across the web and stored in google.com. |
| CONSENT |
.google.com |
This cookie carries out information about how the end user uses the website and any advertising that the end user may have seen before visiting the said website. |
| act |
.facebook.com |
This is a Facebook cookie used for their analytics and research |
| HSID |
.google.com |
enable Google to collect user information for videos hosted by YouTube. |
| _gcl_aw |
.capgemini.com |
Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services |
| NID |
.googletagmanager.com |
These cookies are used by Google to display personalized advertisements on Google sites, based on recent searches and previous interactions. |
| _gat_UA-105331519-1 |
.capgemini.com |
Contains campaign related information for the user. If you have linked your Google Analytics and Google Ads accounts, Google Ads website conversion tags will read this cookie unless you opt-out. |
| SAPISID |
.google.com |
enable Google to collect user information for videos hosted by YouTube. |
| _gat_UA-105264421-1 |
.capgemini.com |
Contains campaign related information for the user. If you have linked your Google Analytics and Google Ads accounts, Google Ads website conversion tags will read this cookie unless you opt-out. |
| _gcl_au |
.capgemini.com |
Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services |
| UserMatchHistory |
.linkedin.com |
This cookie is used to track visitors so that more relevant ads can be presented based on the visitor's preferences. |
| _gac_UA-105331519-21 |
.capgemini.com |
Contains campaign related information for the user. If you have linked your Google Analytics and Google Ads accounts, Google Ads website conversion tags will read this cookie unless you opt-out. |
| SSID |
.google.com |
enable Google to collect user information for videos hosted by YouTube. |
| SIDCC |
.google.com |
This cookie carries out information about how the end user uses the website and any advertising that the end user may have seen before visiting the said website. |
| _gac_UA-105264421-1 |
.capgemini.com |
Contains campaign related information for the user. If you have linked your Google Analytics and Google Ads accounts, Google Ads website conversion tags will read this cookie unless you opt-out. |
| _fbp |
.capgemini.com |
Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers |
| __Secure-APISID |
.google.com |
Used by for targeting purposes to build a profile of the website visitor's interests in order to show relevant & personalised Google advertising |
| SID |
.google.com |
These cookies are used by Google to display personalized advertisements on Google sites, based on recent searches and previous interactions. |
| __Secure-3PAPISID |
.google.com |
Used by for targeting purposes to build a profile of the website visitor's interests in order to show relevant & personalised Google advertising |
| bscookie |
Linkedin |
used by the social networking service, LinkedIn , for tracking the use of embedded services |
| UserMatchHistory |
Linkedin |
Used to track visitors on multiple websites, inorder to present relevant advertisement based on the visitor's preferences. |
| fr |
.facebook.com |
Cookie is being used by facebook |
| _gcl_au |
Google AdSense |
Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across web sites using their services.It's the first party cookie for "Conversion Linker" functionality - it takes information in ad clicks and stores it in a first-party cookie so that conversions can be attributed outside the landing page. |
| guest_id |
.twitter.com |
This cookie is set by Twitter to identify and track the website visitor. |
| bcookie |
Linkedin |
used by the social networking service, LinkedIn , for tracking the use of embedded services |
| personalization_id |
.twitter.com |
This cookie is set due to Twitter integration and sharing capabilities for the social media. |
| piwik.php |
MATOMO/Azalead |
Collects statistics on the user's visits to the web site, such as the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages have been read |
| rweb_optin |
.twitter.com |
used by twitter |
| sb |
.facebook.com |
Cookie is being used by facebook |
| spin |
.facebook.com |
Cookie is being used by facebook |
| i/adsct |
Twitter |
The cookie is used by Twitter.com in order to determine the number of visitors accessing the website through teitter advertisment content |
| _fbp |
Facebook |
Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party ad vertisers.
ad vertisers. |
| ads_prefs |
.twitter.com |
These cookies enable us to track visitor activity from our Twitter ads on our website, and also to allow users to share content from our websites. They cookies do not provide us with any confidential information relating to your account. |
| tr |
Facebook |
Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers. |
| ads/ga-audiences |
Google Adword |
Used by Google AdWords to re-engage visitors that are likely to convert to customers based on the visitor's online behaviour across web sites. |
| IDE |
Doubleclick |
Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad and to present targeted ads to the user. |
| r/collect |
Note Sure |
This cookie is used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor's device and behavior. It tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels. |
| test_cookie |
Doubleclick |
Used to check if the user's browser supports cookies. |
| __aza_perm |
Azalead Publisher |
|
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