Cookie Usage Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. What is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your computer, tablet or smartphone when you visit our website. Cookies allow us to recognize your device and remember your preferences.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website functionality:
- Session cookies: Maintain your active session
- Security cookies: Protect against attacks
- Preference cookies: Remember your choices (language, region)
2.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies help us improve our website:
- Google Analytics: Traffic and behavior analysis
- Audience measurement cookies: Visit statistics
- A/B testing cookies: User experience optimization
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience:
- Personalization cookies: Content adapted to your interests
- Geolocation cookies: Localized content
- Preference cookies: Customized settings
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used for advertising:
- Advertising cookies: Targeted advertisements
- Social media cookies: Social network sharing
- Retargeting cookies: Remarketing advertisements
3. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain cookies from partners:
- Google: Analytics, AdSense, Maps
- Facebook: Tracking pixel, share buttons
- Twitter: Share buttons
- YouTube: Embedded videos
4. Retention Period
| Cookie Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookies | Browser close | Website functionality |
| Preference cookies | 12 months | Choice memory |
| Analytics cookies | 24 months | Traffic analysis |
| Advertising cookies | 13 months | Targeted advertising |
5. Managing Your Cookies
5.1 Via Our Cookie Banner
On your first visit, a banner allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Refuse non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
5.2 Via Your Browser
You can manage cookies directly in your browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
6. Consequences of Refusing Cookies
If you refuse certain cookies:
- Some features may not work
- Your user experience may be degraded
- You will need to re-enter preferences on each visit
- Some content may not display correctly
7. Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may contain personal data. In this case:
- We respect GDPR
- We obtain your explicit consent
- You can withdraw consent at any time
- We inform you about the use of this data
8. Cookies and Minors
Our website is reserved for adults (18 years and older). We do not knowingly collect information via cookies about minors.
9. Policy Updates
This cookie policy may be updated. We will inform you of any significant changes via a notification on our site.
10. Contact
For any questions regarding our use of cookies:
- Email: cookies@episfunvault.com