Version 1.0 – updated 01 Jan 2016
Cookies
Many websites commonly use small text files called ‘cookies’ which are placed on your computer or device whenever you visit a website. This allows the site to remember who you are and serves a number of purposes. KPMG LINK Work Force uses the following cookies:
| Purpose | Description | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Dual Factor Cookie |
Once you successfully login to KPMG LINK Work Force this cookie stores your username; the cookie is used as an identifier to your account on this browser and makes sure that you are securely logged in.
When cookie is active you will not be prompted a dual factor code again on this browser as long as you didn’t manually clear your browser cookies. |
Six months (if you do not clear cookies on your browser).
After 6 months, the system will ask you for dual factor authentication once you try to login. |
| Remember Me Cookie 1 |
Once you successfully login to KPMG LINK Work Force this cookie stores your preference for the website to remember your username you used for last login.
Note that it stores the username of the last successful login with “Remember Me” option checked.
No username or any other information is stored in this cookie. |
Six months (if you do not clear cookies on your browser).
After 6 months, you may select “Remember Me” option again if you desire. |
| Remember Me Cookie 2 | Once you successfully login to KPMG LINK Work Force this cookie stores your username as text in order to prefill the username field on the login page. This cookie helps you remember your last used username to login into the website. |
Six months (if you do not clear cookies on your browser).
After 6 months, once you enable the “Remember Me” option again it will store the username. |
| Language Selection Cookie | Once you select a language preference, this cookie will store your language preference on the browser in order to use it for translating the website pages that follow. | Six months (if you do not clear cookies on your browser). |
In addition to the above cookies, there are other cookies related to your browsing. These cookies do not store any personal information about your account. They are used to increase the security of your browsing on KPMG LINK Work Force.
The cookie by itself does not tell us any of your private information or otherwise identify you personally. All KPMG LINK Work Force cookies are encrypted.
By navigating to our website or entering your login details to access areas reserved for registered users, you acknowledge that KPMG LINK Work Force can place the relevant cookie(s) on your computer or device.
Although most browsers automatically accept cookies, you can choose whether or not to accept cookies via your browser’s settings. These settings are often found in your browser’s Tools or Preferences menu. You may also delete your cookies at any time. However, please be aware that if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to fully experience some of our web site features.
Further information about managing cookies can be found in your browser’s help file or through sites such as www.allaboutcookies.org. Further information about KPMG’s use of cookies is available at Section 1.1.2 of our Privacy Policy, available here: https://home.kpmg.com/us/en/home/misc/privacy.html.
Questions or comments about KPMG’s cookies activities or local storage can be addressed to us-taxgmstechsupport@kpmg.com.