Cookies Policy
Effective Date: 22.03.2025
1. Introduction
At Cogi-Normand, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website www.cogi-normand.com. By continuing to browse our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. This policy is intended to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the French data protection law (Loi Informatique et Libertés).
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help to improve the performance of the Website and enhance your experience by remembering your preferences, improving website functionality, and analyzing user behavior.
There are different types of cookies, including:
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Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functionality of the Website, such as enabling secure access to certain areas.
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Performance Cookies: Collect data on how users interact with the Website, such as which pages are visited most frequently, and help improve the website’s performance.
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Functional Cookies: Remember choices you make on the Website (such as language or region), to provide a more personalized experience.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver targeted advertising based on your browsing habits and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
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First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by our Website. These cookies can only be accessed by our Website.
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Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by third-party services, such as analytics or advertising partners, that help us improve the Website and provide a more tailored experience for you.
4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
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To improve the functionality of the Website: For example, to ensure that the Website is working properly, to remember your preferences, and to make the Website easier to use.
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To enhance the performance and user experience: For example, to analyze the number of visitors to our Website and how they interact with the content.
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To personalize content and advertisements: We use cookies to deliver relevant advertisements to you based on your interests, and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
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To comply with legal obligations: We may use cookies to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
5. Your Consent to Cookies (GDPR Compliance)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we are required to obtain your explicit consent before placing cookies (other than essential cookies) on your device.
Upon your first visit to the Website, we will display a cookie banner asking for your consent. By clicking "Accept" or continuing to browse the Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
If you do not consent to the use of certain cookies, you can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by rejecting non-essential cookies as explained below.
6. Managing and Controlling Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in the following ways:
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Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can delete cookies, block specific cookies, or set preferences for how cookies should be handled. Please refer to your browser’s help section for detailed instructions.
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Cookie Management Tools: You can also use third-party cookie management tools to manage your cookie preferences more easily.
If you disable certain cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the Website's functionality, and some features may not work as intended.
For more information on how to manage cookies, you can visit www.aboutcookies.org.
7. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
In compliance with the GDPR, we process personal data collected via cookies on the following legal bases:
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Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR): We rely on your consent to use non-essential cookies, such as performance, functional, and advertising cookies.
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Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR): We may use cookies based on our legitimate interest to improve the user experience and performance of our Website. We ensure that your rights and freedoms are not overridden by this interest.
If you wish to withdraw your consent at any time, you can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by using the cookie banner when you visit the Website.
8. Data Retention
Cookies will typically be stored for a period of time as specified by the cookie provider. For example, session cookies are stored temporarily and expire once you close your browser, while persistent cookies are stored on your device for a longer period (e.g., up to 2 years). You can check the specific retention period of each cookie through your browser or third-party cookie providers.
9. Your Rights
As a user based in the EU, and more specifically in France, you have certain rights under the GDPR regarding your personal data. These include:
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Right to Access: You can request access to your personal data collected through cookies.
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Right to Rectification: You can request the correction of any incorrect personal data.
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Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of personal data (the "right to be forgotten"), where applicable.
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Right to Object: You can object to the use of certain cookies if you believe it violates your rights or interests.
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Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to the use of cookies at any time by managing your cookie preferences or adjusting your browser settings.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at the details provided below.
10. Third-Party Cookies
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that use cookies. We are not responsible for the cookies used by these third parties. Please refer to their respective privacy and cookie policies for more information.
11. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookies Policy or how we process your data, please contact us at:
Cogi-Normand
16, rue de l'Abreuvoir
76780 Croisy sur Andelle
+33 (0)235 6169 91