This policy describes the use of cookies and other similar trackers (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Cookies") on the Adopt'Animaux website (the "Site"), published by M&G Group ("We"). It aims to inform You ("the User", "You") about the nature of the Cookies placed, their purposes, and the means available to You to manage their use, in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements (including Article 82 of the French Data Protection Act and the GDPR).
Please note that this policy applies exclusively to the Website. The Adopt'Animaux mobile Application uses distinct technical mechanisms (mobile identifiers, secure local storage) which are described in our general Privacy Policy and are not subject to the web browser cookie regime.
1. What is a Cookie?
A Cookie is a small computer file, a tracker, placed and read, for example, when consulting a website, reading an email, installing or using software or a mobile application, regardless of the type of terminal used (computer, smartphone, digital reader, etc.). It usually contains a unique identifier and information that allows the site to recognize your browser or device on subsequent visits and remember certain actions or preferences.
2. Purposes of Cookies Used on this Site
We use Cookies on our Site for strictly defined and limited purposes:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies for Operation: These Cookies are essential for Browse the Site and using its basic functionalities (e.g., technical session management, maintaining security, recording your cookie consent choices). They cannot be disabled as the Site could not function correctly without them. They do not require your prior consent.
- Advertising or Targeting Cookies: We use NO Cookies for advertising or behavioral targeting purposes on our Site to track your Browse on other sites or show you personalized ads.
In accordance with regulations, strictly necessary Cookies do not require your consent. For all other types of Cookies (analytics, functionality, if used), your explicit prior consent will be collected via our information banner and Cookie management tool on your first visit and will be stored for a limited period (generally 6 months), unless withdrawn by you.
3. Technical Categories of Cookies
The Cookies used may be "session Cookies", which are automatically deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent Cookies", which remain on your terminal until their expiry date (generally a maximum of 6 months for consent cookies, and 13 months for analytical cookies according to CNIL recommendations) or until You manually delete them.
We mainly use "first-party Cookies" (set by our Site). If We use third-party services (like Google Analytics), they may set their own Cookies ("third-party Cookies"), the management and use of which are subject to their own privacy policies. [Optional: Add a list of main cookies used here if known and deemed relevant by legal counsel, e.g., `cookie_consent`, `_ga`...]
4. Information on Potential Third-Party Cookies
[Section to complete or delete depending on actual usage - Example if Google Analytics is used] We potentially use Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze your use of the Site. The data generated (including your IP address anonymized before storage) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers that may be located in the United States.
[If Google Analytics is used] For more information on how Google uses this data and protects your privacy: Google's Privacy Policy.
[If Google Analytics is used] To refuse the use of Google Analytics cookies via our consent management tool or by installing the browser add-on for deactivation: Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
5. Managing Your Preferences (Consent and Settings)
You have control over the placement of non-essential Cookies and can express, modify, or withdraw your consent at any time through the following means:
- Via our Consent Management Tool: A module accessible on the Site (usually via a "Manage my cookies" link in the footer) allows you to granularly set your consent for each purpose of non-essential cookies.
- Via Your Browser Settings: You can configure your browser software to accept or reject Cookies, either systematically or depending on the issuer. You can also view and delete Cookies already stored. The exact procedure depends on your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.); please consult its help documentation. Note that rejecting strictly necessary Cookies may impair or prevent access to certain functionalities of the Site.
6. Updates to the Cookie Policy
This policy may be modified to reflect technological or regulatory developments or changes in our practices. We invite you to consult it regularly. The date of the last update is indicated at the top of the document.
7. Contact
For any questions regarding our use of Cookies on the Site, You can contact us at: contact@adoptanimaux.com.