What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small file stored by a server on a user’s device (computer, mobile phone, etc.) and associated with a web domain (i.e. in most cases, all the pages on the same website).

Cookies have a variety of uses: they can be used to remember the display language of a web page, or to store an identifier that allows your browsing activity to be tracked for statistical or advertising purposes, etc. Some of these uses are strictly necessary for functions expressly requested by the user or for establishing the connection, and are therefore exempt from the requirement for consent. Others, which do not meet these criteria, require the user’s consent before reading or writing.

The cookies used by our web servers are generally known as “session cookies”, which are automatically deleted from your hard drive at the end of your browser session. Other cookies remain on your computer and enable us to recognise your computer the next time you visit (so-called ‘persistent’ cookies).

Why and how are cookies used?

The Company uses cookies to:

  • To ensure the smooth running of the Website and optimise its performance,
  • Customise the website to suit your preferences. For example, the Website adapts to your device’s display preferences, in particular by taking into account the language used and the screen resolution,
  • To make your browsing experience easier, in particular by saving you from having to re-enter information every time you visit the Website,
  • To carry out anonymous audience measurement on the Website,
  • To enhance the interactivity of the websites,
  • To offer personalised content and services based on your interests,
  • To enable you to share content from the Website on social media,
  • To display adverts that are relevant and tailored to your browsing preferences, including on third-party websites.


You are also informed that the Company allows third parties to place cookies via the Website. The Company would like to draw your attention to the fact that these cookies are used solely and exclusively by these third parties.

What types of cookies are used?

You can use your browser settings to configure which cookies are accepted or deleted at any time.

In addition, a cookie banner appears the first time you visit the Site, allowing you to select the categories of cookies you wish to allow. You can change these settings at any time.

If you choose not to use cookies, you may not be able to access all or some of the features on our web pages, or these features may be restricted, including the cookie banner.

We may need to install cookies or similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Strictly necessary

These cookies and similar technologies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually created in response to actions you have taken which constitute a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can configure your browser to block these cookies and technologies or to be notified of their presence, but this may affect certain parts of the website.

  • Performance / Statistics

These cookies and similar technologies enable us to determine the number of visits and the sources of traffic to the Website in order to measure and improve its performance. They also help us to identify the most and least visited pages and to assess how visitors navigate the Site.

  • Functional

These cookies and similar technologies help to improve and personalise the Site’s features. They may be placed either by our company or by third parties providing services on our pages. If you do not accept these cookies, some or all of these services may not work properly.

  • Advertising targeting

These cookies and similar technologies may be set by our advertising partners. These companies use them to create a profile based on your interests and to show you relevant adverts on other websites. If you do not allow these cookies and similar technologies, your adverts will be less targeted.

  • ‘Social Media’.

These cookies and similar technologies are used in connection with the services offered by the social media platforms that we have added to the Website. They also enable us to track your browsing activity on other websites and create a profile based on your interests. This may affect the content and messages displayed on other websites you might visit. If you do not allow these cookies, you may not be able to use or view these services.