This Cookies Policy explains how we use Cookies and similar technologies on this website and to explain how you can control the use of optional Cookies.
When we use the term Cookies, we are also referring to similar technologies that are used on our websites to carry out different tasks and tracking activity.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files containing user IDs that are placed on your computer or your device when you visit a website. The Cookies are stored by the internet browser, which sends the Cookies back to the website on each additional visit. This allows the website to recognize your computer or device, meaning that the website operator can observe your activity on the site to manage or improve the website, or deliver a more personalised approach.
The information collected using Cookies does not usually directly identify you. But some Cookies may contain personal data, such as IP address, date, and time of visit to the website, operating system, browser and how the user accesses the website (see the website Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal data, your rights and how to contact us).
Types of Cookies
Cookies can be ‘Session Cookies’ or ‘Persistent Cookies’. Session Cookies allow a website to link a series of your actions during one browser session, and then they expire after that one session. Persistent Cookies stay on your computer or device between sessions, which can be used when visiting that website again to carry out certain actions like remembering your preferences on that website.
Some Cookies are deemed strictly necessary; these Cookies are used to facilitate essential tasks on the website, like helping users to navigate between pages in an efficient way and keeping the website functioning securely and efficiently. Other Cookies are used to manage performance and track usage of the website. Ipsen uses these Cookies on our websites to help us to understand how our websites are being used so that we can continually improve and develop them.
The Cookies placed on your computer or device include ‘First-Party’ Cookies, meaning Cookies that are placed there by us, or by third party service providers acting on our behalf. Where such Cookies are managed by third parties, we only allow the third parties to use the Cookies for our purposes, as described in this Cookie Policy, and not for their own purposes.
The Cookies placed on your computer or device may also include ‘Third Party’ Cookies, meaning Cookies that are placed there by third parties. These Cookies may include third party social network providers who provide ‘like’ or ‘share’ capabilities. They may also include third parties who provide video content which is embedded on our website (such as YouTube). Please see the third-party website terms and policies for further information on their use of Cookies.
What Cookies does this website use?
This website uses Cookies to manage navigation in the site, necessary for user functionality and security.
We use Piwik PRO Analytics Suite as our website analytics software. We collect data using this tool about website visitors based on cookies. The collected information may include a visitor’s IP address, operating system, browser ID, browsing activity and other information. See this link for more information about the scope of data collected by Piwik PRO.
We calculate metrics like bounce rate, page views, sessions, and the like to understand how our website is used. We may also create visitors’ profiles based on browsing history to analyze visitor behaviour, show personalized content and generally help us to improve our website.
Piwik PRO does not send the data about you to any other sub-processors or third parties and does not use it for its own purposes. For more information, read Piwik PRO’s privacy policy.
How to set or change cookie settings?
Under the EU Directive 2009/136/EC (and local data protection laws related to Cookies), we will store Cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary or if we are permitted to deploy the Cookies based on requirements in your country. Where Cookies are ‘optional’, we will only use these Cookies, if you give your consent.
You will always have a choice over whether to accept ‘optional’ Cookies. You will be presented with options to manage the Cookies on this website when you first enter the website. You will be able to accept all Cookies or choose which Cookies to accept or decline. If you decline any types of Cookies, these will not be sent to your device.
If you want to change your Cookie choices, you can click here:
Alternatively, you can also control Cookies through most web browsers through the browser settings. You can choose to block or restrict Cookies from being placed on your computer or device. You can also review the Cookies that have been placed there and disable them. You can find out more about how to manage Cookies on the following websites: www.allaboutCookies.org and www.youronlinechoices.com.
How long is information gathered from Cookies kept for?
The Cookies are set to expire when the information is no longer needed or after a maximum period of 13 months.
What happens when I share on social media platforms?
If you ‘share’ Ipsen content on social networks, such as Facebook and Twitter, you may be sent Cookies from these websites. We don’t control the setting of these Cookies, so please check the third-party websites for more information about how to manage them.
Changes to Cookie Policy
To keep up with changing laws and best practice, we might change this Cookie Policy from time to time without notice. So, please check back on this website periodically to be aware of any changes.
Last updated 20-Feb-2024