This Cookie Management Policy (“Policy”) describes how cookies are used by Lactalis American Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively referred to as “Lactalis”) on the following websites: (1) lactalisamericangroup.com; (2) lactalisculinary.com; (3) lactalisingredients.com; (4) liusa.com; (5) galbanicheese.com; (6) presidentcheese.com; and (7) blackdiamondcheese.com (collectively referred to as “Lactalis Websites” or individually referred to as a “Lactalis Website”).
This Policy also describes how you can enable or disable cookies on Lactalis Websites. Lactalis will not deposit any cookies onto your devices without your consent.
I. What is a Cookie?
A cookie is an anonymous small data file that is placed on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website. A cookie enables recognition of the device you are using.
When you browse on a Lactalis Website, the website may deposit cookies onto your device. Cookies placed onto your device by Lactalis are called “first party cookies.” Cookies placed on your device by parties other than Lactalis are called “third party cookies.” Third party cookies also enable recognition of your device both when you visit Lactalis Websites and, in certain circumstances, when you visit other websites. Both first party cookies and third party cookies record data anonymously and do not cause any damage to your device.
II. What Cookies Are Used on Lactalis Websites?
| Types of Cookies | Purpose of the Cookie | Consequences of Disabling the Cookie |
| Advertising | First and third party advertising cookies are used on Lactalis Websites to tailor and personalize advertising to your interests and preferences. These cookies may also be used to generate data on web traffic to the website and to address customer questions and complaints. | If you choose to disable these cookies, it will be difficult for us to personalize Lactalis Websites to give you the most effective user experience. You may also be overexposed to the same advertisements. |
| Analytics | First and third party analytics cookies are used on Lactalis websites to generate information about how Lactalis websites are being used so that the sites may be updated to improve the user’s experience. | If you choose to disable these cookies, it will be difficult for us to analyze the user experience so that we may evolve the website. |
III. Consent
Upon visiting a Lactalis Website, a Cookie Banner will appear. This Banner will include a link to a Cookie Consent Tool. The Cookie Consent Tool will give you the following options: (1) consent to the use of all cookies; (2) consent to the use of some cookies; or (3) disable all cookies. If you choose to consent to any or all cookies, you may modify or withdraw your consent at any time by re-accessing the Cookie Consent Tool.
IV. Who Can Access Your Cookies?
Internet websites can only access the cookies they have stored on your computer. For example, if Lactalis saves a cookie on your browser, Lactalis can access its own cookie, but cannot access those of another company.
V. Cookie Retention
Cookies may be retained for a maximum period of 13 months.
