{"id":6097,"date":"2024-11-28T20:44:06","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T20:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spiess.fr\/cookie-policy\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T08:16:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T08:16:51","slug":"cookie-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spiess.fr\/en\/cookie-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Cookie Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Cookie Policy<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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1. What is a cookie?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A cookie is a small text file made up of letters and numbers, placed and stored on your computer, tablet or smartphone when you visit certain websites. It enables a website to identify the user\u2019s device and remember certain information (such as browsing preferences or language settings). <\/p>

The main purpose of the cookies we use is to enhance the user experience<\/b><\/strong> on our website by making navigation easier and customising certain features.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2. Why do we use cookies?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We may use cookies and similar technologies for several reasons, including:
i) to ensure the security of the website, combat fraud and prevent cyber-attacks,
ii) to provide you with the services you have requested,
iii) to monitor and measure the performance, operation and effectiveness of our website,
iv) to improve and personalise your browsing experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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3. Which cookies do we use?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Type of cookie<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td>

Purpose<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td>

Example<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td>

Retention period<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Necessary<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td>

Ensure the proper functioning of the site and access to secure areas.<\/p><\/td>

Session cookie<\/p><\/td>

Until the end of the session<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Statistics<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td>

Measure audience and improve site performance.<\/p><\/td>

Google Analytics (_ga)<\/p><\/td>

13 months<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Functional<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td>

Remember your preferences (language, display).<\/p><\/td>

Language cookie<\/p><\/td>

6 months<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Marketing<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td>

Customise content and advertising.<\/p><\/td>

Google Ads<\/p><\/td>

13 months<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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4. Your choices regarding cookies\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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You can control, block or delete cookies at any time via your browser settings. These settings are usually found in the \u201cOptions\u201d or \u201cPreferences\u201d menu. <\/p>

For further information:<\/p>