Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 2025

Understanding how we use cookies and your choices

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, the information we collect using cookies, how that information is used, and how to control cookie preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.

What they do:

  • Remember your cookie consent choices
  • Enable core website functionality
  • Maintain security and prevent fraud
  • Enable you to navigate the website

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (GDPR Article 6(1)(f))

Examples: Cookie consent preferences, session tokens, security cookies

2. Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

What they do:

  • Count visits and traffic sources
  • Measure website performance
  • Understand which pages are most popular
  • Help us improve user experience

Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))

Data Collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, geographic location (country/city), device type, browser type

Third Parties: We may use Google Analytics or similar services

3. Marketing Cookies

Purpose: These cookies track your activity to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests.

What they do:

  • Track visits across websites
  • Build a profile of your interests
  • Display relevant advertisements
  • Measure ad campaign effectiveness

Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))

Third Parties: May include social media platforms, advertising networks, and retargeting services

4. Preference Cookies

Purpose: These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features.

What they do:

  • Remember your language preference
  • Store your display settings (dark mode, etc.)
  • Remember regions or countries you've selected
  • Personalize content based on your preferences

Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))

Examples: Language settings, theme preferences, region selection

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be session-based or persistent:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

Our cookie consent is stored for 12 months, after which we will ask for your consent again.

Your Rights and Choices

Under the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, you have the following rights regarding cookies:

1. Right to Consent

You have the right to give or withhold consent for non-essential cookies. Your consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous.

2. Right to Withdraw Consent

You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by managing your browser settings.

3. Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Delete all cookies from your browser
  • Block all cookies
  • Allow cookies only from specific websites
  • Receive a warning before a cookie is stored

Please note that blocking all cookies may prevent some features of our website from functioning properly.

4. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature. When enabled, we respect this preference and will not track your activity for analytics or marketing purposes.

How to Manage Cookies

Through Our Website

You can manage your cookie preferences directly on our website:

  • Click "Cookie Settings" in the footer
  • Choose which categories of cookies to accept
  • Save your preferences

Through Your Browser

Instructions for popular browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the relevant third party's website for more information.

Common third-party services may include:

  • Google Analytics (analytics)
  • Social media platforms (sharing features)
  • Advertising networks (if applicable)
  • Content delivery networks

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and may ask for your consent again.

Contact Us

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

GDPR Compliance

This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - EU Regulation 2016/679
  • ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law) - Directive 2002/58/EC
  • French Data Protection Act (Loi Informatique et Libertés)

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparent communication about how we use cookies and similar technologies.