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Cookie Policy
Preamble
ISARA recognises the importance of processing personal data pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 2016/679 of 27 April 2017 relating to the protection of individuals in relation to the processing of personal data (hereinafter “GDPR”) and the free movement of such data, and pursuant to national and European laws and regulations. As such, this Cookie Policy provides data subjects, visitors to and users of the ISARA website all of the information relating to the use of cookies by ISARA on its website.
This Cookie Policy meets the requirements of Article 12 of the GDPR with regard to the obligation to provide information and transparency to data subjects regarding ISARA’s use of cookies.
Definitions:
In order to ensure the highest possible degree of transparency and clarity with regard to the information provided by ISARA to visitors and users of its website, a list of definitions has been provided below to assist you in understanding this policy:
“Internet user” refers to any individual who accesses the ISARA website, whether a website visitor or user.
“Data controller” refers to any individual or legal entity that processes personal data in accordance with the means and purposes (objectives) set and determined by them.
“Personal data” refers to any information relating to an individual who is or may be directly or indirectly identified through data. For example, an individual’s last name, email address, identification number, location data, or username are considered personal data.
“Processing” or “Data processing” refers to any operation or set of operations carried out on one of more pieces of personal data. For example: collecting, recording, retaining/storing, using, modifying or extracting, consulting, deleting or destroying data are all forms of data processing.
“Purposes” refers to the main objectives of the processing.
Article 1 – Definition of “Cookies”
Cookies, also known generally as “trackers”, are small computer files stored by a browser on the Internet user’s device after they view a website, download a mobile application or use a software program or application.
Cookies may be deposited and stored on any type of device: a desktop or laptop computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.
Article 2 – Existing Cookie categories
There are several types of cookies, such as:
– “technical” cookies : These cookies enable the website to function, facilitate its use and access to its content.
– “authentication” cookies : these cookies enable internet users to be identified when they visit the website again. These cookies also enable authentication to a service, including services to ensure the security of the authentication mechanism. For example, limiting automated or unanticipated attempts to gain access.
– “personalisation” cookies : these cookies allow the user to personalise the interface according to their preferences. For example, the language the website is displayed in.
– “analytical and performance” cookies : these cookies are used to measure the number of visitors to the website or the number of pages visited by Internet Users;
– “advertising” or “targeting” cookies : these cookies are used to record data in order to control advertisements displayed to Internet Users.
– “social media sharing” cookies : these cookies allow content available on a website to be shared with social media networks.
Article 3 – Cookie Manager
Some of the cookies that may be deposited on the Internet User’s device after visiting the ISARA website include:
– “internal cookies” to the website and deposited by ISARA. Where these cookies involve the processing of personal data, ISARA acts as data controller in accordance with the GDPR.
– “third party cookies” belonging to companies other than ISARA, which may be stored on the visitor’s device by such third party companies. For example, these may include “Google analytics” cookies belonging to Google INC. Where these cookies involve the processing of personal data, these companies act as data controllers. We therefore invite you to consult their policies, available on their websites.
Article 4 – What are cookies for?
4.1. The legal basis of cookies
The legal basis for placing cookies on your device is your consent. You therefore have the right to consent or object to the storing of cookies on your device; you can select your preference when the cookies banner is displayed on the ISARA website at the bottom of your screen.
You may withdraw your consent to the storing of cookies at any time. To do so, please refer to Article 10 “Cookie settings”.
Nevertheless, and in accordance with Article 82 of French Law no. 78-17 of 6 January 1978 on data processing, files and freedoms (French Data Protection Act), the use of certain cookies does not require the Internet User’s consent. In particular, when cookies are strictly necessary for the provision of an online communication service expressly requested by the user or when they enable or facilitate communication by electronic means. In this case, the legal basis for placing cookies on your device is ISARA’s Legitimate Interest.
4.2. Purposes of these cookies
The purposes (objectives) of using cookies are the following:
– ensure the proper functioning of services: by monitoring the website’s functioning or by analysing technical issues detected following an error message.
– establish statistical analyses via the use of cookies: to improve and adapt the service to the needs of Internet Users, carry out an analysis of the Internet User’s digital activities (most frequent times of day, number of connections per day, etc.) or to measure the ISARA website’s traffic.
– improve the internet user’s experience: configuring certain website functions according to the user’s preferences (e.g. remembering the user’s default language), personalised browsing (e.g. pre-filling the user’s email address when logging into their account).
Article 5 – Cookies used by the ISARA website
Necessary cookie
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-advertisement | 1 year | The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Advertisement". |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional | 11 months | The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-others | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". |
| PHPSESSID | session | This cookie is native to PHP applications. The cookie is used to store and identify a users' unique session ID for the purpose of managing user session on the website. The cookie is a session cookies and is deleted when all the browser windows are closed. |
| viewed_cookie_policy | 11 months | The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data. |
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| pll_language | 1 year | This cookie is set by Polylang plugin for WordPress powered websites. The cookie stores the language code of the last browsed page. |
Analytical Cookies
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | 3 months | This cookie is used by Google Analytics to understand user interaction with the website. |
Advertisement Cookies
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| IDE | 1 year 24 days | Used by Google DoubleClick and stores information about how the user uses the website and any other advertisement before visiting the website. This is used to present users with ads that are relevant to them according to the user profile. |
| test_cookie | 15 minutes | This cookie is set by doubleclick.net. The purpose of the cookie is to determine if the user's browser supports cookies. |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | 5 months 27 days | This cookie is set by Youtube. Used to track the information of the embedded YouTube videos on a website. |
| YSC | session | This cookies is set by Youtube and is used to track the views of embedded videos. |
Article 6 – Data collected through the use of “Cookies”
When an internet user browses a website, in some cases cookies may enable the collection of or access to such user’s personal data. For example: your computer’s IP address, the browser used, the connection date and time, pages visited on the website, etc.
As such, ISARA or third party companies may be required to collect the following personal data via the use of cookies on the ISARA website:
| Category of data collected | Data collected |
| Data relating to indetification | IP Adress |
| Connection data | Logs |
| Browsing data | Browsing |
| Language data | Language used |
| Data relating to identification | Last name – First name – Email
User ID – Session ID |
| Geolocation data | Approximate location |
Article 7 – Recipients of data collected via cookies
The recipients of data collected by ISARA via cookies are:
in-house recipients:
– Communication department
– IT department
– other divisions, as required
external recipients:
– advertisers and/or advertising agencies
– technical service providers
– service providers and communications agencies
Article 8 – Retention period for personal data collected via cookies
In accordance with the recommendations of the French Data Protection Authority (Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés, or CNIL) on Cookies, the validity period for your consent cannot exceed 13 months, from the date of your initial consent to the storing of Cookies.
ISARA therefore ensures that the retention period for personal data processed through the use of cookies is no longer than such validity period, in accordance with the maximum retention period set out in the GDPR.
Article 9 – Exercising rights
You may exercise the following rights with regard to the use of cookies on your device:
– Right to be informed: of how these cookies are used, their purposes and how to object to their storage on your device. All of this information can be found in the cookies banner displayed at the bottom of your screen when you visit the website, by clicking on “Learn more” or “Cookie Policy”. You can also access this information by going directly to the “Cookie Policy” section of the ISARA website.
– Right to consent or object to the storing of cookies on your device: when the cookies in question are not those exempt from consent (in accordance with Article 82 of Law no. 78-17 of 6 January 1978 on data processing, files and freedoms (French Data Protection Act)). As a reminder, cookies that do not require your consent are those that are strictly necessary for the provision of an online communication service expressly requested by the Internet User, as well as cookies that enable or facilitate communication by electronic means. For other cookies, your consent is deemed to be obtained when you click “I accept”. If no action is taken, cookies requiring your consent cannot be placed on your device.
– Right of access and to obtain copies: This right consists in obtaining confirmation as to whether or not your personal data is processed through the use of cookies on the ISARA website. If so, you have a right to access this personal data. In this case, ISARA will provide you with a copy of the personal data processed.
– Right of rectification: This right consists in correcting inaccurate personal data in a timely manner. You also have the right to update any incomplete personal data.
– Right to change your mind: this relates to your consent to the storing of cookies on your device, via the cookie settings. You are entitled to withdraw your consent freely and at any time, by deleting the cookies stored on your device through the steps outlined below, depending on your browser. To learn more, please refer to Article 10 “Cookie settings”. Please note, this may result in the deletion of all cookies used by your browser, including those used by other websites, which may result in the loss of certain information or settings.
– Right of deletion: This right consists in obtaining the deletion of your personal data in a timely manner.
You may exercise these rights by writing to us at contact@isara.fr or at the following address:
AGRAPOLE – ISARA
ATTN: Christian PINEAU
23 RUE JEAN BALDASSINI
69007 LYON
However, we will take care to verify your identity before granting you access to your personal data or applying your corrections.
Article 10 – Cookie settings
In accordance with the recommendations of the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) with regard to cookies, the Internet User may select cookies settings for their device. You can accept or object to the storing of cookies on your device via the “cookies” banner displayed when you visit the ISARA website. You may also accept or reject some or all of the cookies by clicking on “Customize” in the cookies banner of our website. If no action is taken, cookies requiring your consent cannot be placed on your device.
Finally, from this “Cookie Policy”, you can select your cookie settings for the browser you are using:
If your browser is Google Chrome, please go to the Google Chrome website (https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en) or follow this procedure:
1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. On the top right, click More Settings.
3. Under “Privacy and Security”, click on “Cookies and other site data”.
4. Select an option:
• “Allow all cookies”
• “Block all cookies (not recommended)”
• “Block third-party cookies in Incognito”
• “Block third-party cookies”
Please note: If you block third-party cookies, all cookies and data from other websites will be blocked, even if these websites are allowed in your exception list.
If your browser is Internet Explorer, please go to the Internet Explorer website (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/delete-and-manage-cookies-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d) or follow this procedure:
1. In Internet Explorer, click on Tools, then select Internet Options.
2. Select the Privacy tab and, under Settings, select Advanced. Choose whether you wish to Accept, Block or be prompted to select your settings for internal and third-party cookies.
If your browser is Firefox/Mozilla, please go to the Firefox/Mozilla website (https://support.mozilla.org/fr/kb/sites-disent-cookies-bloques-les-debloquer) or follow this procedure:
1. Click on the menu button and select Options
2. Select Privacy & Security. Here you can select settings for blocking content, including cookies.
If Standard is selected, which is the default setting, all cookies are allowed, except for trackers. For more information, refer to Trackers and scripts Firefox blocks in Enhanced Tracking Protection.
If Strict is selected, either select Standard, or switch to Custom
If Custom is selected, either uncheck the Cookies box (which will allow all cookies), or select the Cross-site tracking cookies – includes social media cookies option from the drop-down list next to Cookies to block these ones only.
If you use Safari, please visit their website: (https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac ) or follow this procedure:
1. select Safari > Preference,
2. click on Privacy
3. then select your preferred options
Please note, deleting or limiting the cookies used by your browser may result in the loss of certain information/settings or may limit access to certain content or web pages, including those used by other websites.
Article 11 – Security measures
ISARA undertakes to take all technical and organisational security measures to ensure personal data is protected and to avoid any personal data breaches.
ISARA also undertakes to ensure that third party companies (that place third party cookies on the ISARA website) comply with their security obligations with regard to personal data.
Article 12 – Updates to the Cookie Policy
Following legislative and regulatory changes with regard to cookies, ISARA may modify and update this policy at any time.
Therefore, the most recent version of this policy shall take precedence over any previous versions.
This Cookie Policy shall apply by virtue of its publication on the ISARA website. It is not intended to replace the Data Privacy Policy, which is available here.
Article 13 – Additional information
For further information on the data privacy or cookies, please contact:
– the ISARA Data Protection Officer (DPO) at: contact@isara.fr
– or refer to the CNIL website: https://www.cnil.fr/en/home
