Cookie management policy

Introduction

This Policy on the use of cookies and other tracers applies to all websites edited by entities within the Canimex Group. Canimex Group’s sites use cookies for various reasons. Among others, they allow Canimex Group to better understand how users browse its websites and to acquire data from which it will be able to improve the navigation experience in the future. This page allows you to understand what a cookie is, what it can be used for and how to set it.

What is the role of a cookie?

An Internet cookie is a small packet of data or a text file. It usually contains the name of a website and a unique user ID. Also called “computer cookies,” “browser cookies,” “Internet cookies,” or “HTTP cookies,” the Internet cookies are created and sent by the websites and stored on your computer or browser each time you request information from a site. This cookie file can only be read by its issuer, who is allowed, during its validity period, to recognize the affected device each time it accesses digital content containing cookies from said issuer. The cookie does not personally identify you, but only your device’s browser. When accessing our websites, a banner pops up. According to your choice, cookies will be stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, mobile device, etc. The information collected in that way can be used by the consulted site or by a third party. You can erase them from your device at any moment. There are various types of cookies and various ways to block them. You have the possibility to refuse the registration of cookies on your device, and you can do so at any time via your browser by following the procedure described in appendix A.

What is the purpose of the cookies we use?

To allow you to understand the utility of the cookies, here’s a list of the various types.

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential to browse our websites and enjoy its functionalities, such as access to secure areas. For example, contest forms could not be provided without cookies.

Performance cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our websites. For example, they inform us of the most visited pages and of any error message sent. These cookies do not collect any data that would allow to identify you. To the extent that all information collected by these cookies is compiled, it remains anonymous. These cookies are only intended to improve our websites’ functioning. They also allow us to measure the traffic and outreach of our websites, the pages visited, and the interactions made on our sites during your visit. Deactivating them prevents all collection of information related to your browsing on our sites as well as any suggestion of editorial content adapted to your browsing.

Functionality cookies

These cookies allow our sites to memorize the choices you have made (such as your username, the chosen language, or the region in which you are located) and provide more precise and personal characteristics. These cookies can also be used to memorize changes you have made, such as the size or font of the text. They can also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or leaving a comment on a blog. The information collected by these cookies can be rendered anonymous and cannot track your browsing activity on other sites.

Targeting or advertising cookies

Cookies from third-party sites

Our websites may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the cookie management on these sites. To find out more, please consult the information provided by each of them.

Social media cookies

To allow you to share articles and content with your loved ones or to comment on them, our sites contain sharing links to a few social networks (Facebook, Twitter, etc.). When you use these sharing buttons, a third-party cookie is installed. If you are connected to the social network while browsing our site, the sharing buttons make it possible to link the content consulted to your user account.
To learn about the purpose and scope of the data collection, processing and use of data by the social network(s) to which you belong, as well as your rights and possibilities to modify the settings for the protection of your privacy, we invite you to read their Cookie Management Policy on their sites.

Our providers’ practices

How to express your choice regarding cookies?

You have several options for managing cookies. You can :
1. Express your choices by configuring your Internet browser (see appendix A).
2. If the cookies are issued by Canimex Group, you can follow the procedure as described in appendix B.

Appendix A – Configure your browser

Most browsers accept cookies by default. However, you have the option to block these cookies or to ask your browser for a warning when a site tries to utilize a cookie on your device. You can thus configure your browser to refuse the implementation of cookies. To manage the cookies and your choices regarding them, the configuration steps can vary depending on the browser. Please consult your browser’s help menu to learn how to modify your cookie-related choices.

Appendix B – Express your choices to Canimex Group

Canimex Group has set up a tool that allows you to manage your consent choices regarding cookies. It is accessible via the “Cookie Settings” link on the information banner that pops up when you access our sites. Please note that your choices will not prevent advertisements from being displayed but will block technologies that allow advertisements to adapt to your interests.