Cookie Policy

A cookie is a small data file that is placed on your device to allow a site to recognize you as a user when you return using the same device and web browser, either for the duration of your visit (using a ‘session cookie’) or for repeat visits (a ‘persistent cookie’).  Other similar files work in the same way and we use the word ‘cookie’ in this policy to refer to all files that collect information in this way.

Cookies are an extremely common technology for remembering certain information about a visitor to a site.  The vast majority of sites currently make use of cookies and they are commonly used for a wide range of tasks.  We use cookies for the following purposes:

• for site operation, for example to enable you to access your CV and update it or submit it to apply for a vacancy; 
• to analyse use of the site by, for example, recognizing and counting the number of visitors and how they move around the site.This helps us to see what parts of the site are popular and which sections need improving to make the experience better for users; and
• to record your visit to the site and the pages you have visited and the and links you have followed.We will use this to make the site more relevant to your interests.

When you accessed the site, you were presented with a message that notified you of our use of cookies.  We had to use a cookie to present you with that notice (you can see details of this cookie under ‘Cookie Banner’ in the table below).  If you continue to use the site, more cookies and other tracking technologies will be placed on your device as described in this Cookie Policy in order to enhance your user experience. 

We will not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information about you, but If you wish to restrict or block the cookies which are set by this site (or, indeed, on any other site) you can do this through your browser settings.  The ‘Help’ function within your browser should tell you how.  In respect of cookies that are set via this site, you can also disable these by following the instructions provided in the section titled ‘Opting Out’ in the tables below. 

Alternatively, you might wish to visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org/ which contains detailed information on how to do this on a wide variety of browsers.  You will also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer, as well as more general information about cookies.  Please note that, as these sites are not owned or operated by us, we are not responsible for any of the content on them.

Please note that restricting cookies may mean that you will not be able to take full advantage of all the features or services available on this site.

Below is a list of the main cookies used on the site and what each is used for:

 

Name	Cookie Acceptance
ID	cookie-agreed
Purpose	Track users acceptance of this cookie policy.
Expires	1 year
Source	Idea.int
Opting Out	Only used if policy agreed to

 

Name	Session Cookie
ID	SESS23c72d11ca5fb6dd96d7385115cbab6
Purpose	Used to remember who you are currently signed in as and access level for site.  Only used when logged in to site.
Expires	23 days
Source	Idea.int
Opting Out	Can not opt out if logging into site (staff and member states only)

 

Name	Javascript enabled
ID	has_js
Purpose	Used to remember if user has Javascript enabled
Expires	At end of session
Source	Idea.int
Opting Out	It is not possible to opt out of this cookie as it is strictly necessary for us to provide the functionality relating to the creation of the page.

 

Cookies set by third parties

We also use and work with a number of third party suppliers and partners who set cookies on this site in order to deliver certain services and features.  For example, we sometimes embed video content from sites such as YouTube, which set cookies on your device when you visit a page on this site containing embedded content. We do not control the dissemination of these cookies. If you would like more information about the cookies used by these organizations, as well as information on how to opt-out, please review the table below.

 

Name	Google Analytics
ID	_ga
Purpose	Used to distinguish unique users.
Expires	This is a persistent cookie, which remains on your device after your browsing session has ended.  This cookie expires 2 years after it was first set.
Source	Google Analytics
Opting Out	If you would like to opt out of Analytics cookies, you can do so by using the links below: Google Analytics - https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

 

Name	Google Analytics
ID	_gat
Purpose	Used to throttle request rate.
Expires	10 min
Source	Google Analytics
Opting Out	If you would like to opt out of Analytics cookies, you can do so by using the links below: Google Analytics - https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

 

Name	AddThis social sharing
ID	__atuvc
Purpose	stores an updated page share count.
Expires	1 year
Source	AddThis
Opting Out	If you would like to opt out of this cookie you can do so by visiting the link below: http://www.addthis.com/privacy/opt-out

Some of the emails we send to you may contain a ‘web beacon pixel’ or tracked links which allows us to identify when you have opened the email and to verify which links contained in the email you have accessed.  We use this information to determine which parts of our emails are of most interest to you.

You can delete the pixel by deleting the email.  If you do not wish to download the pixel to your computer or other device, you can ensure this by selecting to receive emails from us in plain text rather than HTML.

Alternatively, you can unsubscribe from our mailing list by contacting us at info@idea.int.

Changes

We may make changes to this Cookie Policy at any time by sending you an e-mail with the changed provisions or by posting a revised copy of the Cookie Policy to the site.  Any changes will take effect immediately after the date of our email or the date on which we post the changed policy on the site, whichever is the earlier.  Your continued use of the site after that period expires means that you agree to be bound by the modified policy.

Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about cookies or your privacy when using this site, please contact us at info@idea.int. 

Posted: 18 November 2016