Cookies Policy

At Danone, we want to be open and transparent in how we use cookies and what this means for you. Some of the cookies we use are essential to the functionality of our website, but there are also cookies that you can choose or block.

We try to provide you with sufficient information about the cookies we use so that you can make choices based on the information you share with us.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small files that are stored on your computer or mobile device. It has a unique ID assigned to your device and allows websites 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 information every time you return to a website or browse from one page to another. Cookies can also help customize your browsing experience.

Not all cookies contain personal information but if any, we will treat this information as personal data in accordance with our Privacy Statement. We also treat cookie information as personal data associated with your account or other contact information.

Types of Cookies

There are two broad categories of cookies: Persistent cookies and Session cookies. Cookies remain on your device until they are deleted manually or automatically. Session cookies remain on your device until you close your browser and thus automatically deleted.

Why do we use cookies?

In general, there are several reasons why we may use cookies:

  • Cookies which are indispensable for the website to function and enable you to use the services we provide;
  • Cookies that collect data regarding the use of our website and its performance. We use this information to improve our online products and services;
  • Cookies that we use are to personalize and optimize your experience on our website. These cookies store information about your choices such as text size, language and screen resolution.
  • Cookies placed by third parties are for improved services (such as social media cookies) or for advertising purposes.
  • Please see below for more information about the types of cookies we use.

Necessary Cookies

These are the cookies we need to be able to offer you a website that works properly and that allows you to use the services we provide.

If this cookie is blocked, you will not be able to use our website.

Performance related cookies and analytics

These cookies help us measure traffic patterns to determine which areas of our website have been visited. We use this to research visitor habits so we can improve our online products and services. We may record IP addresses (i.e., the electronic addresses of computers connected to the internet) to analyze trends, manage the website, track user movements, and gather broad demographic information.

These cookies are not essential to the website and we will always ask for your approval before placing these cookies. You can withdraw your consent at any time. See more information below.

Cookies for personalization

These cookies allow 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.

These are cookies that are placed on our website by third parties on our behalf. Cookies allow us to produce personalized advertisements on other websites, which are based on information about you such as your page views on our website. Our website may also place cookies for third party services such as social media.

These cookies are not essential for the website but improve the experience for you. We will always seek your approval before placing these cookies. You can withdraw your consent at any time. See more information below.

Third party cookies

We do not provide any personal information to third parties who place cookies on our website. However, third parties may assume that a user who interacts with or clicks on an advertisement or personalized content displayed on our website belongs to the group that directed the advertisement or content. We have no 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 Statement or Cookies. 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 approval before placing these cookies. You can withdraw your consent at any time. See more information below.

Your preferences

It is possible to limit or block cookies or even delete cookies that have been placed on your device. If you do, you may not be able to access certain parts of our website and we may think that you have not visited us before and will therefore show you the Cookie Notice again and ask for your approval in placing cookies.

You can also limit or block cookies by changing your browser settings. Check the specific information in the help section of your browser to find out how to manage your cookie settings.