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Cookie Policy
What are cookies?
Cookies are small files that can be placed in the browser of your device when you visit a website. On your next visit, the website will be able to read the cookies that have been placed. The information contained in these cookies is necessary, or at least useful, for your visit to, or use of, the website.
Most cookies have an expiration date. 'Session cookies' are automatically deleted when you close your browser. 'Persistent cookies' are programmed to remain on your computer for a number of months. You can remove them manually at any time before they reach their expiration date.
Who are we?
The cookie information in this document was created by the NSSO.
In our privacy statement (in French)(New window), you can read who you should contact in connection with our cookies or to file a complaints.
What does this cookie policy apply to?
The cookie information in this document applies to the website Overseas Social Security.
What type of cookies do we use and why?
Essential cookies
Our website needs to place a number of technically essential cookies on your device in order to function properly. These cookies are placed automatically when you arrive on the site and cannot be refused.
| Name of the cookie | Expiration | Content | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| [a-f0-9]{32} | Session end | Randomly generated string | Links the authenticated person’s request to the session |
| BIGipServer.* | 90 days | String of characters | Remembers a session on the server, so visitors’ requests are redirected to the right server |
Functional cookies
Functional cookies remember the choices you make when you visit our website. If you want to use our website, you must not refuse them. However, we do not place these cookies unless you have confirmed your consent.
| Name of the cookie | Expiration | Content | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| orejime | 3 months | JSON object | Remembers the cookies you have accepted |
Optional cookies
Optional cookies are not essential for a smooth, basic user experience on our website. You can choose to refuse them.
Analysis cookies
These cookies track your visit and the origin of your visit. We use them to compile statistics for improving the site and making it more user-friendly. The data are analysed anonymously. The tool we use for analysis is Matomo.
| Name of the cookie | Expiration | Content | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _pk_id | 13 months | Token ID | Saves a number of data, such as your unique user ID |
| _pk_ref | 6 months | URL | Registers which site referred you to ours |
| _pk_ses, _pk_cvar, _pk_hsr | 30 minutes | Saves temporary data for your session | |
| BIGipServer.* | 90 days | Remembers a session on the server, so visitors’ requests are redirected to the right server | |
| [a-f0-9]{32} | Session end | Remembers if you gave your consent for analysis cookies | |
| .* | 90 days | Identifies the Matomo session |
How do you delete cookies?
Do you want to know which cookies have been placed on your device, or do you want to delete them? To do so, adjust your browser settings.
On the following pages, you can read how to detect cookies and delete them from your browser: