Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how and why we use them, and the choices available to you regarding their use on our website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains in more detail how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By continuing to browse or use our website after receiving the relevant notice, and where required, after giving your consent, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies allow us to recognise your device on return visits, remember your preferences, and understand how our website is used so that we can improve it.

Cookies may be "session cookies," which last only for the duration of your visit and are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies," which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Cookies may also be set by us directly ("first-party cookies") or by third parties that provide services on our website, such as analytics or advertising providers ("third-party cookies").

3. Cookies we use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

  • Strictly necessary cookies: These cookies are essential for the store to function properly. They enable core functionality such as maintaining the contents of your shopping cart, keeping you logged into your account, and supporting the security of the site. Because these cookies are essential to the operation of the website, they do not require your consent and cannot be switched off.
  • Functional cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language or region, so that we can provide a more personalised experience. If you do not allow these cookies, some parts of the site may not function as smoothly.
  • Analytics cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, for example which pages are visited most often, so that we can measure and improve the performance of the site. These cookies are only set with your consent.
  • Marketing cookies: These cookies are used to show you advertising that is more relevant to you and your interests. They are only set with your consent and may be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

4. Consent and how to manage your preferences

On your first visit to our website, we present a cookie banner asking for your consent to the use of non-essential cookies, in line with applicable data protection law, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and French data protection rules. You are free to accept or reject non-essential cookies, and you may change or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings available on our website.

In addition to the controls we provide, most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically choose to block cookies entirely, delete existing cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set. Please note that if you block or delete strictly necessary cookies, some features of our website, such as the shopping cart or checkout, may not work correctly.

5. Retention of cookies

The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it is a session or a persistent cookie. Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they reach their expiry date or until you delete them manually through your browser settings.

6. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

7. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at contact@languedoc.shop.