Cookie Usage Policy
Last updated: November 1, 2026
Website concerned: https://www.afromix.org (hereinafter referred to as “the Site”)
1. Introduction
This Cookie Usage Policy (hereinafter the “Policy”) aims to clearly and transparently inform you about how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies while you browse our Site.
This Policy is drafted in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation, “GDPR”), Directive 2002/58/EC as amended (“ePrivacy” Directive), as well as with applicable national and international legislation regarding personal data protection and privacy.
2. What is a cookie?
A “cookie” is a small text file deposited on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) by a website’s server during your visit. It allows the site to recognize your browser and store information related to your browsing (such as your preferences, session ID, or statistical data). Other similar technologies (tracking pixels, web beacons, local storage) may also be used and are governed by this Policy.
3. Categories of cookies used
We classify the cookies used on the Site into three distinct categories, based on their purpose and impact on your privacy.
Category 1: Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Site and for providing the services you have explicitly requested. They cannot be disabled in our systems. They do not store any personally identifiable information and are used solely to ensure the security, stability, and continuity of your browsing.
- Example: Session cookie allowing you to maintain an active connection while navigating between the different pages of the Site, or remembering your choices regarding cookie consent.
- Legal basis: Necessity for the execution of the service requested by the user (Article 6.1.b of GDPR).
Category 2: Tracking and performance cookies (Analytics)
The Site may use audience analysis services, such as Google Analytics, provided by Google LLC. These cookies allow us to collect aggregated and anonymized data on Site traffic and browsing behaviors.
- Purpose: To understand how visitors interact with the Site, identify the most viewed pages, detect potential technical errors, and continuously optimize user experience and Site performance.
- Legal basis: Your explicit consent, collected via our cookie management banner during your first visit (Article 6.1.a of GDPR).
Category 3: Marketing and advertising cookies
The management, hosting, technical development, and creation of quality content for this Site generate continuous operational costs. To ensure the sustainability and free access to our services, we use marketing cookies to generate advertising revenue.
- Example: We use the Google AdSense service (provided by Google LLC) to display targeted ads. These cookies allow us to select relevant advertisements based on your interests, limit the number of times you see the same advertisement, and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Legal basis: Your explicit consent, collected via our cookie management banner (Article 6.1.a of GDPR). You can withdraw this consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to such withdrawal.
4. Cookie retention period
In accordance with the recommendations of the National Commission on Informatics and Liberty (CNIL) and GDPR standards, the retention period for tracking and marketing cookies (Categories 2 and 3) is limited to a maximum of thirteen (13) months from their initial deposit on your device. At the end of this period, your consent will be requested again. Strictly necessary cookies (Category 1) may be retained for the duration strictly required by their purpose (for example, the browsing session duration).
5. Cookie management and control
You have full control over cookie usage on the Site.
- During your first visit: A consent banner informs you of cookie usage and allows you to accept or refuse cookies from Categories 2 and 3. You can also customize your choices.
- Via your browser settings: Most web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.) are configured by default to accept cookies. You can modify these settings to block all cookies or be warned when a cookie is sent. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may cause the Site to malfunction.
- Withdrawal of consent: You can modify your preferences at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Management” link available at the bottom of each page of the Site.
6. Data transfers outside the European Union
Some third-party service providers (such as Google LLC for Analytics and AdSense) may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), notably in the United States. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adherence to the EU-US “Data Privacy Framework” or the signing of Contractual Clauses (CCT) approved by the European Commission, to ensure an adequate level of protection for your data.
7. Modification of this Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Cookie Usage Policy at any time, particularly to comply with changes in regulations or our practices. Any update will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to consult this page regularly to stay informed.
9. Contact
For any questions regarding this Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us:
Email address: webmaster@afromix.org