Cookie policy

1. What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit a website. It allows the site to recognise your browser, remember certain information or measure audience traffic.

2. Who sets cookies?

Cookies may be set by MATIÈRES LIBRES Association and by third parties when external services are integrated (analytics, embedded videos, social networks, etc.).

3. Cookies used on this website

3.1. Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and do not require your consent:

  • Session cookie — maintains your browsing session and secures forms;
  • Language cookie — stores your language preference (French / English);
  • CSRF cookie — protects forms against cross-site request forgery.

3.2. Audience measurement cookies

Subject to your consent where required by law, the website may use an analytics tool to understand how visitors use the site.

Tool used: [Analytics tool name, if applicable — or "no third-party analytics tool currently enabled"]

Maximum retention: 13 months.

3.3. Social networks and third-party content

Embedded content or sharing buttons may cause third parties to set cookies.

Third-party services identified: [List of integrated third-party services, if any — or "none identified to date"]

4. Summary table

  • [Cookie name 1] — Publisher: [Publisher] — Purpose: [Purpose] — Duration: [Duration];
  • laravel_session — Publisher: Matières Libres — Purpose: user session — Duration: session;
  • Language cookie — Publisher: Matières Libres — Purpose: language preference — Duration: [Duration].

5. Your consent

On your first visit, an information banner allows you to accept or refuse cookies that require consent, in line with CNIL guidelines.

You may change your choices at any time via [cookie management link or module, if applicable].

6. Browser settings

You can also configure your browser to accept or refuse cookies. Blocking cookies may affect some website features.

7. Retention period

Cookies requiring consent are stored for a maximum of 13 months. Your consent choice is stored for up to 6 months before being requested again.

8. Contact

For any question about cookies, please use our contact form or email info@alexandrapr.com.

See also our privacy policy.

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