IFF Cookie Policy

Updated: September 5, 2024

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (“IFF”, “we”, or “us”) use cookies and other trackers on our websites (“Sites”) in accordance with the following policy (“Cookie Policy”). We use these cookies and other trackers to provide functionality, to track how visitors interact with our Sites, and for our marketing and advertising activities.
Please read this Cookie Policy in conjunction with our Website Privacy Notice for the EEA and UK.
What are cookies? Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites function and work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information. Cookies set by the operator of a website are called “first-party cookies”. Cookies set by parties other than the operator of the website are called “third-party cookies”. Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the Sites (for example analytics). The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer or mobile device both when you visit our Sites and when you visit certain other websites.
Why do we use cookies? We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Sites and Service to operate, and we refer to these as “essential” or “strictly necessary” cookies. Other cookies also enable us to track the activity of our users and to enhance the experience of our Services. Third parties serve cookies through our Sites for analytics and other purposes. The specific types of first and third-party cookies served through our Sites and the purposes they perform are described below:
Essential cookies. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide the Service to you through our Sites. Essential cookies allow you to use our Services and enable access to various features such as a unique user session and secure areas. We serve these cookies directly, and they are described as follows:
  • NamePurposeProviderExpiration
  • _dd_sUsed by DataDog to collect information on Website performance, and to monitor for any errorsThis Site1 Year
  • dd_cookie_test_Used by DataDog to determine if cookies are supportedThis SiteA few seconds
  • OptanonConsentUsed by the cookie banner and controls to remember your cookie preferencesThis Site1 Year
  • OptanonAlertBoxClosedEnables the Website not to show the cookie banner message more than once to a user.This Site1 Year
  • knowdeUUIDThis ID is used by the Website to manage settings and generate hash keys for security purposesThis SiteWhen browsing session ends
  • knowde_uuidUsed to link sessions between logged and anonymous users when anonymous users sign in to an accountknowde.com1 Year
Analytics cookies. These cookies collect information that helps us understand how the Sites and Service are being used by our customers, including which areas you visit, and how long you spend on various pages of the Sites. These cookies and the parties that provide them are described below:
  • NamePurposeProviderExpiration
  • ajs_anonymous_idAnonymized ID used for site analyticsknowde.com1 Year
How can I control cookies? You have the right to decide whether to allow cookies when using our Sites and Service. Most browsers allow you to control cookies as part of their settings and preferences. Please refer to your specific browser for instructions on how to disable, limit, and delete cookies. The following links are provided for your convenience. Click on the relevant link below to access detailed information regarding cookie settings. Should your browser not be listed here, you should review the help pages for your specific browser to see what features are offered for adjusting your cookie settings:
  1. Chrome
  2. Safari
  3. Microsoft Edge
  4. Firefox

Note that if you disable, limit, or delete cookies, our Sites may not function properly, and this may prevent you from using our Services.

Updates to this Cookie Policy We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, therefore revisit this page to stay informed about our use of cookies. The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.