Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to ensure the proper functioning of websites, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

When you visit our Site, we may place the following types of cookies on your device, subject to your preferences:

• Essential cookies: Always active (cannot be disabled)
• Analytics cookies: Active only with your consent
• Advertising cookies: Active only with your consent

2. Categories of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

Essential cookies are required for the basic functionality of the Site. Without these cookies, certain features would not work properly. These cookies do not require your consent under GDPR Article 6.1(f) - legitimate interest.

2.2 Analytics Cookies (With Consent)

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our Site's functionality and user experience.

Provider: Google Analytics

Google Privacy Policy | Google Analytics Opt-out

2.3 Advertising Cookies (With Consent)

Advertising cookies are used to display personalized advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior. These cookies track your activity across websites to build a profile of your preferences.

Provider: Google AdSense

Google Privacy Policy | Google Ads Settings

3. Purpose of Each Cookie Type

• Essential Cookies: Enable core functionality such as language selection, theme preferences, and remembering your privacy choices. These are necessary for the Site to work properly.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site, which pages are most popular, and how users navigate through the site. This data is aggregated and anonymized.
• Advertising Cookies: Used to display ads that are relevant to you based on your interests and browsing history. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

4. Cookie Lifespan

We use two types of cookies based on their lifespan:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. These are used for essential functions like security and session management.
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a fixed period (see table above) or until you manually delete them. These are used for preferences like language and theme choices.

5. Managing and Deleting Cookies

You have the right to accept, refuse, or withdraw your consent for optional cookies at any time. You can manage your cookie preferences using the following methods:

5.1 Cookie Settings on Our Site

Use the "Cookie settings" button in the footer to modify your preferences at any time. Your choices will be stored for 12 months.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are links to manage cookies in major browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Note: Disabling essential cookies will impair the functionality of the Site. Disabling analytics or advertising cookies will simply prevent those specific features from operating.

5.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of Google Analytics and Google advertising personalization using these tools:

• Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
• Google Ads Settings
• Your Online Choices (EU)

6. Third-Party Cookies

Our Site uses services from third-party providers that may set their own cookies on your device. Here is information about these third parties:

6.1 Google

We use Google Analytics for website analytics and Google AdSense for advertising. Google uses cookies to collect information about your browsing behavior.

For more information about how Google uses your data, please visit: How Google uses data

6.2 Social Media Platforms

When you use social sharing features (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp) or click on social media buttons, those platforms may set cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy policies:

• Twitter/X Privacy
• LinkedIn Privacy
• Facebook Privacy
• WhatsApp Privacy

7. Consent History

When you make a choice regarding cookies, we store a record of your consent along with the date and time. This allows us to demonstrate compliance with GDPR Article 7.1 - that consent was given.

Your consent history:

• Consent date: Stored in localStorage
• Consent preferences: Analytics and advertising cookies on/off
• Consent expiry: 12 months from date of choice
• Re-consent: Required after consent expires

You can view your current consent status by clicking "Cookie settings" in the footer.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Provide prominent notice on the Site
• Request renewed consent where required by law

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

9. Your Rights Regarding Cookies

Under GDPR and French law (Loi Informatique et Libertes), you have the right to:

• Withdraw consent: At any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal
• Access your data: Obtain information about cookies stored on your device
• Delete cookies: Request deletion of specific cookies or clear all cookies via browser settings
• Lodge a complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority (e.g., CNIL in France)

For more information about your rights, see our Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Use the "Cookie settings" button in the footer
• Visit our Privacy Policy for contact information