Cookies Policy

In force on 23 April 2024
Last updated on 23 April 2024

ARTICLE 1 – Definition

A cookie is a small file containing information that is stored on your browser each time you visit our Site.

The purpose of cookies is to keep a record of your activity on our Site so that, on a subsequent visit, the Site can identify you and configure its content according to your browsing habits, identity and preferences.

A cookie is harmless and contains no malicious or pernicious code (e.g. virus, Trojan horse, worm, etc.) that could damage your terminal (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.). On the other hand, it has a certain impact on your right to data protection, since it collects certain information about you (browsing habits, identity, preferences, etc.). To find out more, please consult our Terms & Conditions & Privacy Policy.

ARTICLE 2 – Information retained by cookies

The cookies we use do not collect special categories of personal data (sensitive data): the data recorded is purely technical (personal preferences, personalisation of content, etc.).

ARTICLE 3 – Information retained by cookies

There are five types of cookies:

  • Technical cookies: these are the most basic cookies. They enable the user to browse a web page, platform or application and to use the various options or services available on it, such as, for example, controlling data traffic and communication, identifying the session, accessing secure areas, memorising order details, completing the order purchase process, registering or taking part in an event, using security features during browsing, storing content for video or sound broadcasting, or sharing content via social networks.
  • Personalisation cookies: these are cookies that allow the user to access the service with certain general characteristics predetermined according to a series of criteria on the user’s terminal, such as language, type of browser used to access the service, regional configuration from which the service is accessed, etc.
  • Analytical cookies: these are cookies that enable the person responsible for them to monitor and analyse user behaviour on the websites to which they are linked. The information obtained from this type of cookie is used to measure the activity of the website, application or platform and to create browsing profiles of the users of this website, application or platform, in order to introduce improvements based on the analysis of data on the use of the service by users.
  • Advertising cookies: these are cookies that allow more effective management of the advertising spaces included by the publisher, if applicable, on a web page, application or platform from which the requested service is provided, according to criteria such as the content published or the frequency of the advertisements shown.
    Advertising targeting cookies: these are cookies that allow more effective management of the advertising spaces included, if applicable, by the responsible party on a web page, application or platform from which the requested service is provided. These cookies record information about users’ behaviour, obtained by constantly observing their browsing habits, making it possible to develop a specific profile in order to show advertising based on it.

ARTICLE 4 – Own cookies and third-party cookies

  • Own cookies: these are those generated and managed by the party responsible for providing the service requested by the user.
  • Third-party cookies: these are generated by entities other than the party responsible (external services or suppliers, such as Google).

ARTICLE 5 – Cookies used by the site

Summary of cookies stored by our Site and their purpose:

CookiesInformation (*)Objective
OWN COOKIES
Strictly necessarySession, registration, navigationSession cookies are used to store information about the user who has accessed the page, in order to remember their preferences, configuration, etc.
THIRD-PARTY COOKIES (the information collected as follows was provided by these third parties)
AnalyticalGoogle Analytics

The cookies used for Google Analytics enable us to evaluate how many people have visited our Site and how they have done so. These cookies are managed by Google and store information about the pages visited, the time spent on each page, etc…. If in doubt, you can also consult Google’s cookies policy.

 

Choice of consent

ARTICLE 6 – Possible actions on cookies

Cookies can be deleted, accepted or blocked, depending on your choice. All you need to do is configure your web browser correctly. You can prevent the installation of cookies on your terminal (blocking) at any time by selecting the corresponding option for your browser, but in this case we will not be able to ensure that the various functions of our web page function correctly.

This Site also uses cookies or other storage devices on mobile devices. In this case, mobile device browsers allow you to configure your privacy preferences or settings to disable or delete cookies. If you wish to change your privacy preferences, please follow the instructions provided by the browser developers of your mobile device. You will also find below some sample links that will guide you in changing your privacy preferences on your mobile device:

ARTICLE 7 – Deleting cookies

The instructions for deleting cookies depend on the browser you are using:

  • Chrome
  1. Click on the Tools icon,
  2. Click on Settings,
  3. Select the “Show advanced settings…” link,
  4. In the “Confidentiality” section, click on “Content settings…”,
  5. Delete cookies: click on “Cookies and site data”. Delete cookies and site data.
    and site data,
  6. Click on “Clear browsing data” (empty cache). 
  7. Close and restart the browser

For more information on Chrome, click here: http://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en

  • Internet Explorer. Version 11 
  1. Select Tools | Internet Options,
  2. Click on the “General” tab,
  3. In the “Browsing History” section, tick the “Delete browsing history when quitting browser” box,
  4. Click on “Delete”,
  5. Tick “Cookies”,
  6. Click on “Delete”,
  7. Click on “OK”,
  8. Close and restart the browser.

Close and relaunch the browser. For more information on Internet Explorer you can go to : How to delete cookie files in Internet Explorer (microsoft.com)

  • Firefox. Version 65.0.1
  1. Select Firefox | History | Clear History,
  2. Next to “Details”, click on the arrow pointing down,
  3. Select the check boxes: Cookies, Cache, Active connections,
  4. Using the “Interval to be deleted” drop-down menu, select “All”,
  5. Click on “Delete”,
  6. Close and restart the browser.

Close and restart the browser. You can accept or refuse cookies individually via the Firefox Preferences, in the History section, available at Tools > Options > Privacy and Security. For more information on Mozilla Firefox click here : Privacy notice relating to websites, communications and cookies – Mozilla

  • Safari Version 5.1

Select the Safari icon / Modify | Reset Safari.

  1. Select the following checkboxes: Clear history, Site data,
  2. Click on Reset,
  3. Close and restart the browser,

For more information about Safari, click on Managing cookies and website data in Safari on the Mac – Apple Support

  • Opera

Tools > Advanced > Cookies.

The cookie options control how Opera handles cookies and therefore the option to accept or reject them. For more information about Opera click on https://help.opera.com/en/latest/security-and-privacy/#clearBrowsingData

  • Other browsers

Please consult the documents for the browser installed on your device.

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