1. Introduction to cookies
When you visit the FrHyGe website, cookies may be placed on your device to enhance your browsing experience and improve the functionality of the site.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by the website’s server. They allow the FrHyGe website to recognize your device on subsequent visits, which helps tailor your experience based on the information stored in these cookies. Cookies are primarily used to improve your browsing experience and the overall functionality of the site. You have full control over these cookies and can adjust your preferences at any time.
3. Purpose of cookies
Upon accessing the FrHyGe website, a banner will inform you about the use of cookies. You can choose to decline cookies by adjusting your browser settings (as detailed below).
Cookies on the FrHyGe website serve the following purposes:
- Statistics: To compile visitor data to monitor and enhance the quality of our services.
- Site Optimization: To adapt the website’s layout and features to match your device’s display preferences.
- Convenience: To store information entered in forms, such as registration or account creation details.
- Security: To manage and secure access to restricted areas, such as your account, using identifiers or other data you’ve provided.
4. Types of cookies we use
During your visit to the FrHyGe website, several types of cookies may be generated. We use three main categories of cookies:
- Functional cookies: Essential for website functionality, these cookies enable you to browse and use site features, such as accessing secure areas or saving your preferences. Without these cookies, certain functionalities would not be available. We use these cookies to:
- Remember information across pages, such as data entered in forms.
- Store your preferences (e.g., language, location, display settings).
- Maintain optimal display settings for your device.
- Read your browser settings for optimal site display.
- Identify potential misuse of our site, such as recording multiple unsuccessful login attempts.
- Enable interaction with certain site features, like submitting comments.
- Analytical cookies: These cookies collect data on your browsing behavior on our site (e.g., frequently visited pages, error messages received) to improve user experience. We use these cookies to:
- Track the number of visitors to our web pages.
- Monitor the time spent by each user on our site.
- Determine the sequence in which users visit different pages.
- Identify areas of our site that need enhancement.
- Social media cookies: These cookies are used to integrate social media functionalities on the site, allowing you to access social media content and interact with social networks through links to articles provided on the FrHyGe website. Please note that while visitors cannot share data directly on the website, they can view social media content by clicking on these article links.
5. Cookies plugin et management panel
We use the “Tarte au Citron” cookies plugin to manage cookie consent on the FrHyGe website. This plugin helps us ensure compliance with legal requirements and provides you with control over your cookie preferences.
Upon visiting the FrHyGe website, a cookie consent banner will appear, allowing you to customize your cookie preferences. The banner provides information about the use of cookies and enables you to choose whether to accept or refuse cookies for specific services. You can manage your preferences for all services, including:
- APIs (reCAPTCHA): Ensures security by distinguishing between human users and bots.
- Audience Measurement (Google Analytics and Matomo Cloud): Collects statistical data to improve website performance.
- Videos (YouTube): Allows embedded videos to be played directly on the site.
For each of these services, you can:
- Authorize or Deny cookies individually.
- Use the “Accept All” or “Refuse” buttons to apply these settings universally for all cookies.
Once your preferences have been selected, click “Save” to confirm your choices. You can also revisit the cookie management panel at any time by accessing the link provided in the footer of the website.
This panel ensures you have full control over the cookies placed on your device, while allowing you to tailor your browsing experience according to your preferences. For more details on how your data is stored and used, please refer to our Privacy Policy section.
6. Managing cookies
You have control over cookie settings and can choose to accept or refuse them at any time by adjusting your browser settings. For more detailed guidance on managing cookies with your specific browser, please refer to the “Help” section of your browser.
7. Consent and Updates
By using the FrHyGe website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We recommend reviewing this policy regularly.
For further details about how we handle your data and your rights regarding data protection, please refer to our Privacy Policy section. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at contact@frhyge-project.eu