Cookie policy

Definition and nature of cookies

Cookies are small files stored on the user’s device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when they visit a website. These files contain information that makes it possible to improve browsing, personalise the content displayed and analyse interactions with the Site.

There are several categories of cookies, differentiated according to their purpose and how they operate:

• Strictly necessary cookies: These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Site. In particular, they make it possible to manage user sessions, ensure the security of transactions and facilitate browsing. They do not require the user’s consent.
• Analytical and statistical cookies: These cookies are used to measure the Site’s audience, analyse browsing behaviour and optimise the performance of online services. Their activation is subject to the user’s prior consent.
• Personalisation cookies: These cookies make it possible to adapt the display of the Site according to the user’s preferences, in particular regarding language, layout or suggested content. They require the user’s express authorisation.
• Security cookies: These cookies protect the Site against intrusion attempts, fraud and other malicious activities. They are essential to guarantee the integrity of digital communications.
• Third-party cookies: These cookies are placed by partners of datasectoriel and NeuriaLabs, in particular for the integration of multimedia content, social media sharing buttons or the management of interactions with external platforms. They require the user’s agreement.

Each category of cookies fulfils a specific function and is managed in accordance with the principles of data minimisation and proportionality defined by the applicable regulations.

Objectives and purposes of the cookies used by datasectoriel

The use of cookies on the Site pursues several essential objectives, including:

Guaranteeing the security and integrity of the Site

Technical and security cookies make it possible to authenticate users, prevent fraudulent access and protect the integrity of browsing sessions. They are used in particular for:

• Session management and the identification of authorised users.
• The detection of intrusion attempts and the prevention of computer attacks.
• Access control to the secure areas of the Site.

These cookies are enabled by default and cannot be disabled, as they are essential to the operation of the Site.

Improving the user experience

Personalisation cookies make it possible to adapt the Site’s interface to the individual preferences of users. Their activation allows:

• The storage of language choices and display settings.
• The optimisation of the browsing experience according to user preferences.
• The improvement of the Site’s usability and accessibility.

These cookies are only activated with the user’s consent.

Analysing traffic and use of the Site

Analytical cookies collect statistical data on how users interact with the Site. In particular, they make it possible to:

• Measure the number of visitors and the most viewed pages.
• Assess the performance of the content and services offered.
• Detect any malfunctions and improve the overall user experience.

These cookies are subject to the user’s prior consent and may be disabled at any time via the preference management tool.

Enabling the integration of third-party content

Certain external services integrated into the Site, such as videos, interactive maps or social media sharing buttons, require the installation of third-party cookies. These cookies allow:

• The display and playback of content hosted on external platforms.
• Interaction with social networks or partner services.
• The synchronisation of user preferences across different platforms.

The activation of these cookies depends on the user’s consent, who may choose to accept or refuse them via the cookie management module.

Cookie retention period

General retention principles

The retention period of cookies varies according to their nature and purpose. In accordance with the regulations in force, in particular the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, NeuriaLabs undertakes to retain cookies only for the time strictly necessary for the purposes pursued.

Cookies may be stored on the user’s device for different periods depending on their type:

• Session cookies: temporary and automatically deleted as soon as the user closes their browser.
• Persistent cookies: remain stored after the browser is closed, with a lifespan limited to a maximum of 13 months, after which they are automatically deleted or renewed with new consent from the user.

Criteria determining the retention period

The retention period of cookies is defined according to:

• The specific purpose of the cookie (technical operation, audience measurement, personalisation, etc.).
• The legal and regulatory requirements applicable to the jurisdictions in which NeuriaLabs operates.
• The potential risks to users’ privacy, ensuring that the collection and storage of personal data is minimised.

Deletion and management of cookies

Users have the option of managing and deleting the cookies stored on their device via their browser settings or via the preference management tool made available on the datasectoriel.com website. However, deleting cookies may affect certain features of the Site.

Managing cookie preferences

Consent and user choices

NeuriaLabs respects the principle of informed consent, in accordance with the obligations of the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive. On their first visit to the Site, the user is informed of the use of cookies and may choose to accept or refuse certain categories of cookies via a consent banner displayed on screen.

The user has the following options:

• Accept all cookies, including those intended for analysis and personalisation.
• Refuse all non-essential cookies, keeping only those strictly necessary for the operation of the Site.
• Customise their choices by enabling or disabling certain categories of cookies according to their preferences.

Changing cookie settings at any time

Users may change their preferences at any time via:

• A cookie management module permanently accessible at the bottom of the Site.
• Their browser settings, which make it possible to block, delete or limit certain types of cookies.

Consequences of refusing cookies

Refusing certain cookies may result in:

• A degraded user experience, in particular regarding display and interactivity.
• The inability to access certain advanced features requiring technical or personalisation cookies.
• A limitation of the analysis tools enabling datasectoriel and NeuriaLabs to improve the quality of the Site.

However, refusing analytical, advertising and personalisation cookies does not affect basic browsing of the Site.

Changes and amendments to the Cookie Management Policy

Commitment to regular updates

NeuriaLabs undertakes to update this Cookie Management Policy in line with technological, legislative and regulatory developments. These updates are intended to guarantee ongoing compliance with legal obligations and to ensure total transparency towards users.

How changes are notified

In the event of a substantial change to cookie practices, datasectoriel and NeuriaLabs will inform users via:

• An update to this policy, accessible at any time on the Site.
• A notice displayed on the Site, in particular via a notification banner or a contextual message.
• An email notification, only for users who have agreed to receive communications about changes to the privacy policy.

It is up to users to consult this policy regularly in order to keep informed of any adjustments.

Impact of changes on the user’s choices

Where substantial changes affect the way cookies are managed, new consent may be requested from users. They will have the opportunity to review and change their preferences before any activation of the new cookies concerned.

Contact and exercise of rights

Users’ rights regarding cookies

In accordance with the GDPR, the CCPA and other regulations in force, users have several fundamental rights regarding the management of cookies and the processing of their personal data:

• Right of access
• Right of rectification
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to object
• Right to portability

How to exercise these rights

To exercise their rights or for any question relating to the management of cookies, users may contact datasectoriel or NeuriaLabs via:

• Dedicated email address: contact@datasectoriel.com or contact@neurialabs.com

Any request must be accompanied by proof of identity in order to guarantee the security of exchanges and prevent any fraudulent access to personal data.

Remedies in the event of a dispute

If users consider that their rights are not being respected or that datasectoriel and NeuriaLabs are not processing their data in accordance with the regulations in force, they have the option of lodging a complaint with the competent data protection authority (CNIL, PFPDT, FTC, ICO, etc.).

Before any official complaint, it is recommended to contact datasectoriel or NeuriaLabs directly in order to attempt an amicable resolution of the dispute.