Cookie use and management policy

1. Uses of cookies

Technical functionality cookies enable the site to function optimally.

By means of this policy, users are informed that the site uses cookies, trackers and/or tags.

These may be installed on the device of users subject to the choices and options users express at any time in accordance with this cookie use and management policy.

2. Purpose of this cookie use and management policy

In the interests of information and transparency, this cookie policy aims to inform users about the origin and purpose of the browsing information processed during their visit to the sites and about their rights.

3. What are cookies?

Cookies are small data files sent to the browser by a web server.                             

The term “cookie” covers various trackers that are deposited or read on a computer, tablet or mobile phone, for example when visiting a website, using an application, viewing advertisement or using a software program. The purpose of a cookie is to collect information about users’ browsing activity. This information may be used for various purposes, in particular: to identify users and allow them to access their accounts, to store in memory a language preference, expiry date or response domain, and to produce statistics, in particular about the use made of the Site or other sites or applications.

There are different types of cookies:

• session cookies that disappear as soon as the users leave the browser or site;
• persistent cookies that remain on the users’ device until they expire, cease being valid, or until the users delete them using the features of their browser for example.

4. What cookies do we use?

The site uses cookies under our control, as well as other cookies under the control of third parties, which require users’ prior consent.

4.1 Cookies under our control (audience measurement cookies)

These cookies enable us to learn about the use and performance of our site and to improve its operation (for example, the pages most often visited, user searches using the search engine, etc.). The data we collect are not transferred to third parties or used for other purposes. Users can object to the use of these trackers at any time by configuring their browser.

The Google Analytics tool we use generates cookies as described on the official Google website.

4.2 Cookies under the control of third parties

These are cookies or trackers downloaded to the device of users by third-party entities (host, partners, etc.) when users browse the pages of our site. These entities have undertaken to comply with the laws in force on cookies/trackers and warrant the implementation of measures to protect and secure the data collected. These cookies are used to ensure the proper functioning of the site. They allow users to use the key features of our site. Users can object to the use of these trackers at any time by configuring their browser or using the “Refuse All” option.

Google: To manage the cookies set by Google, we refer you to Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=fr.

5. Consent

The installation of certain cookies requires the consent of users when they log on.

In such case, when users visit the site, they are asked to accept cookies, configure them or refuse them before they are installed on their device. Cookies that require such consent may be chosen through the banner provided to users. If users do not accept them, no cookies other than necessary cookies will be installed

6. How to deactivate cookies deposited via the user’s browser?

Users can deactivate cookies at any time using their browser settings. Please note that these settings may change the conditions under which our site may be accessed.

To change the management of cookies in their browser, users can change the settings in the privacy & cookie management tab at the bottom of the page.

Configuration. Although most browsers are configured by default, users can choose whether to accept all cookies or refuse them systematically, or they can choose which cookies they will accept depending on the issuers. Users can also configure their browser (to be done for each device: tablets, smartphones, computers, etc.) to accept or refuse cookies on a case-by-case basis before they are installed. In addition, users can also regularly delete cookies from their device using their browser.

The management of cookies and user choices is configured differently on each browser. The procedure is described in the browser’s help menu and explains to users how to change their cookie preferences.

For example:

• Internet Explorer™: https://support.microsoft.com/fr-fr/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies;
• Edge: https://privacy.microsoft.com/fr-fr/windows-10-microsoft-edge-and-privacy;
• Safari™: http://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/fr-ww/cookies/ and http://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/fr-ww/;
• Chrome™: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=fr&hlrm=en;
• Firefox™: https://support.mozilla.org/fr/kb/activer-desactiver-cookies-preferences.

Users can also view the guide published by the French Data Protection Agency (CNIL), which is available at the following address: https://www.cnil.fr/fr/cookies-les-outils-pour-les-maitriser

If this policy is amended, the new version published on the website will become effective upon its publication. The users are encouraged to refer to it each time they  visit the website to make sure they are familiar with the most recent version available.