Information about cookies
1) What are cookies?
A cookie is a small file, typically consisting of letters and numbers, which is downloaded onto a device when you access digital media (such as our website).
We mainly use cookies to recognise you when you connect to our webpage and to present you with relevant content.
2) How do I set cookies?
The default settings for internet browsers are normally set to accept cookies, but you can easily change that by changing the settings of your browser. However, please note that if you choose to block cookies, certain functionalities of our website may not be accessible.
For further information on cookie settings: http://www.cnil.fr/vos-libertes/vos-traces/les-cookies/ (in French) or http://www.aboutcookies.org/
3) What cookies do we use?
Depending on its functionality, we use cookies mainly in order to:
- Identify you when you connect to our website, and
- Ensure security when using our site and to combat fraud.
4) Do we allow cookies from third-parties?
Cookies from third-parties are likely to be stored on your hard drive to allow us to personalise or improve the content that is suggested to you while your browse our website. Depending on its functionality, cookies from third-parties are likely to be used mainly:
- For the use of social media during your connection,
- To retrieve content from third-party sites, and
- For location data for the addresses you registered.
5) What cookies do we use?
The following cookies are used on our site:
Cookie |
Function |
addthis.com |
Allows content sharing on social media |
fonts.googlesapis.com |
Allows retrieval of fonts used on the site |
google-analytics.com, google.com |
Allows tracking of the number of visitors to the site |
linkedin.com |
Allows you to connect using your LinkedIn profile and allows for the import of data from your profile |
maps.googleapis.com |
Allows location data for the places referenced on the site |
netvibes.com |
Widget tools used by our website |
rpxnow.com |
Allows you to connect to our website using your social media profiles |
viadeo-static.com |
Allows you to connect to the site using your Viadeo profile and allows for the import of data from your profile |
6) How do I remove cookies?
You can choose to disable cookies at any time. Your browser can also be configured to let you know when cookies are stored on your computer and to ask you whether or not to accept them. You can accept or refuse cookies on a case-by-case basis, or automatically refuse them all.
However, please note that changing the settings will affect the conditions of access and is likely to affect the functionality of those services that require cookies.
If your search engine is set to block all cookies, you will not be able to make purchases or take advantage of essential features of our site, for example, saving articles in your shopping cart or receiving personalised recommendations. In order to manage the cookies most relevant to your needs, we suggest taking into account the purpose of the cookies identified above when changing your browser settings.
How to control or block cookies:
The configuration of each search engine is different. You can find out how to modify how your browser handles cookies in the help menu of your browser.
You can also deactivate cookies by following the below instructions:
If you use Internet Explorer
In Internet Explorer, click on the “Tools” button, then choose “Internet options”.
Under the “General” tab, under “Browsing history”, click on “Settings”.
Click on “View files”.
Select files that contain the name “KEDGE”.
Delete the files by using your delete key on your keyboard.
If you use Firefox
Go to the tools tab in the upper right-hand corner of your Firefox Browser then select the “Options” menu.
In the window that opens, select “Privacy”.
Under “History” click the “Remove individual cookies” link, then select the files that contain the name “KEDGE”.
Click “Remove selected” then close.
If you use Safari
In the Safari browser, use the Edition menu, then Preferences.
Click on “Privacy”
Click “Manage Website Data”.
Select the cookies that contain the name “KEDGE”, and then click “Remove” or “Remove all”.
If you use Chrome
Go to the settings menu in your Chrome browser (three vertical dots), and click on “Settings” in the drop-down menu.
Click on “Advanced” toward the bottom of the page that opens.
Under "Privacy and security" click “Content settings”.
Click “Cookies”and scroll down to the section called “All cookies and site data”.
Search for the website's name and click on the trash bin icon to remove.
Close the Settings page.