Cookie Policy
Cookies are small text files that are placed in the memory of your browser or device when you visit a website and allow that website to recognize your browser or device. Each cookie is unique to your web browser and contains some anonymous information, typically the name of the domain the cookie has come from, the “lifetime” of the cookie and a value (usually in the form of a randomly generated unique number).
There are a number of different cookies:
| Cookie | Description |
|---|---|
| Cookie Session cookies | Description Temporary cookies that remain in the cookie file of your web browser for the duration of your visit only and are deleted when you close the browser. |
| Cookie Persistent cookies | Description Remain in the cookie file of your web browser even after the browser has been closed, sometimes for a year or more, although the exact length of time will depend on the lifetime of the cookie. Persistent cookies are used when the website operator needs to know who you are for more than one browsing session (for example, to remember your username or website customization preferences). |
| Cookie First-party cookies | Description Cookies planted in your browser and/or hard drive by the actual website you are visiting. First-party cookies assign you a unique identity so they can track your journey through the website. Website operators often use first-party cookies for session management and recognition purposes. |
| Cookie Third-party cookies | Description Cookies used by third parties, such as social networks, to track visits to websites on which they advertise. The website operator does not have control over these third-party cookies. |
On this website, Parexel use the cookies described in the table below in order to improve the user experience for website visitors:
| Cookie | Description | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie _ga | Description This Google Analytics cookie registers a unique ID that generates statistical data on how the user uses the website such as session and campaign data. These cookies are stored and collected anonymously. | Duration 2 years | Type Performance and Operational |
| Cookie _gat | Description This Google Analytics cookie is a pattern type cookie that is used to throttle the request rate. | Duration 1 day | Type Performance and Operational |
| Cookie _gid | Description This Google Analytics cookie is used to store statistical data on how the website is used by the user and helps with analytics reporting. These cookies are stored and collected anonymously. | Duration 1 day | Type Performance and Operational |