What is a Cookie?

A cookie is a small file stored by a server on a user's terminal (computer, telephone, etc.) and associated with a web domain (i.e. in most cases with all the pages of a single website).

Cookies have many uses: they can be used to memorise the language in which the web page is displayed, an identifier enabling your browsing to be tracked for statistical or advertising purposes, etc. Some of these uses are strictly necessary for the functions expressly requested by the user or to establish communication and are therefore exempt from consent. Some of these uses are strictly necessary for the functionalities expressly requested by the user or for establishing communication and are therefore exempt from 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 the browser session. Other cookies remain on your computer system and enable us to recognise your computer system the next time you visit (so-called permanent cookies).

Why and how are Cookies used?

The Company uses Cookies to :

  • To ensure the operation and optimise the performance of the Site,
  • Adapt the Site to your preferences. For example, the Site adapts to the display preferences of your terminal, in particular by taking into account the language used or the display resolution,
  • To facilitate your browsing, in particular by avoiding you having to re-enter information each time you visit the Site,
  • To measure the Site's audience anonymously,
  • Develop the interactivity of the Websites,
  • Offer personalised content and services based on your centres of interest,
  • Allow you to share content from the Site on social networks,
  • Display relevant advertising tailored to your browsing preferences, including on third-party sites.


You are also informed that the Company allows third parties to deposit Cookies via the Site. The Company draws 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 configure your browser settings to accept or delete cookies at any time.

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

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

We may install Cookies or similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Strictly necessary

These cookies and similar technologies are necessary for the operation of the Site and cannot be deactivated. They are generally set up in response to actions you have carried out that constitute a request for services, such as defining your confidentiality preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can configure your browser to block or be informed of the existence of these Cookies and technologies, but certain parts of the Site may be affected.

  • Performance /Statistics

These Cookies and similar technologies enable us to determine the number of visits and sources of traffic to the Site 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 are used to improve and personalise the functionality of the Site. They may be deposited either by our company or by third parties administering Services on our pages. If you do not accept these Cookies, some or all of these services may not function correctly.

  • Targeted advertising

These cookies and similar technologies may be deposited by our advertising partners. These companies use them to establish a profile in line with your interests and to offer you relevant advertising on other websites. If you do not authorise these cookies and similar technologies, your advertising will be less targeted.

  • "Social Networks".

These cookies and similar technologies are used as part of the services offered by the social networks that we have added to the Site. They can also be used to track your browsing on other websites and to create a profile based on your interests. This may have an impact on the content and messages displayed on other websites that you may visit. If you do not authorise these Cookies, you may not be able to use or view these services.