Cookies Policy
Welcome to the COOKIES POLICY of the website owned by Laurent Pineau, with NIF X2131567L, where we explain clearly and simply everything you need to know to have full control over them based on your personal choices.
WHAT ARE COOKIES AND WHAT DO WE USE THEM FOR?
A cookie is a small data file stored on your computer, smartphone, or tablet each time you visit our website.
In principle, a cookie is harmless: it does not contain viruses, trojans, worms, etc. that could damage your device. However, it does have some impact on your personal data protection rights, as it can collect certain information about you (browsing habits, identity, preferences, etc.).
That is why, in accordance with current regulations (LSSI and applicable data protection laws), the activation of certain types of cookies requires your prior consent.
Before that, we will provide you with some additional information to help you make informed decisions:
- Cookies can serve various purposes:
- Technical cookies are necessary for the website to function. They do not require your authorization and are the only ones activated by default.
- The other cookies are used to improve our website, personalize it according to your preferences, or display ads tailored to your searches, tastes, and personal interests. You can accept all these cookies by clicking the ACCEPT ALL button or configure or reject them via the COOKIES SETTINGS section.
- Some cookies are our own (first-party cookies), while others belong to external companies that provide services for our website (third-party cookies, such as Google). Note that some of these providers may be located outside of Spain.
Globally, not all countries offer the same level of data protection. Some are safer than others (e.g., the European Union is a secure environment). Our policy is to use trusted providers who, regardless of their location, have adopted adequate safeguards to protect your personal data. In the section WHAT TYPES OF COOKIES ARE CURRENTLY USED ON OUR WEBSITE?, you can consult each external provider’s Privacy Policy to decide whether or not to enable third-party cookies.
- Depending on how long they remain active, cookies can be:
- Session cookies: These expire automatically when you end your session on your computer, smartphone, or tablet. They are typically used to store necessary information during a one-time service.
- Persistent cookies: These remain stored on your device for a predetermined period, which may range from a few minutes to several years.
- WHAT TYPES OF COOKIES CAN WE USE ON OUR WEBSITE?
- Technical Cookies:
Technical cookies are strictly necessary for the proper functioning of our website. They allow you to browse the site and access restricted areas, or remember selected options or services like privacy preferences. Therefore, they are activated by default and do not require your authorization.
You can block or receive alerts about these cookies using your browser settings, although blocking them may affect the website’s functionality.
- Analytics Cookies:
Analytics cookies help us analyze user behavior on our website (e.g., which sections are most visited, whether services work properly, etc.).
With statistical data, we can improve the website’s performance and user experience. These cookies are not used for advertising purposes. Enabling them helps us improve continuously.
You can enable or disable these cookies by checking the corresponding box. They are disabled by default.
- Functionality and Personalization Cookies:
These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and customize specific features of the website (e.g., language selection, marked favorite sections, browser type, etc.).
These are not used for advertising but rather to improve usability and tailor the site to your needs. You can enable or disable them by checking the corresponding box. They are disabled by default.
- Advertising Cookies:
Advertising cookies manage advertising spaces on our site based on factors such as content or ad frequency.
For example, if an ad has been shown to you several times and you haven’t clicked on it, it will not appear again. These cookies can make ads more useful and less repetitive. You can enable or disable them. They are disabled by default.
- Behavioral Advertising Cookies:
These cookies collect information based on your browsing behavior to show personalized ads tailored to your preferences.
For example, if you’ve recently searched for thriller books, we may show you ads related to that genre.
Enabling these cookies will make the advertising more personalized and relevant to you. You can enable or disable them. They are disabled by default.
WHAT TYPES OF COOKIES ARE CURRENTLY USED ON OUR WEBSITE?
| Cookie Name | Purpose | When and how it is stored |
| Session | Records user input data on the site. Owner: Laurent Pineau |
When the user fills out a form |
| User Authentication | Identifies you as a registered user and allows navigation through the website’s contents. Owner: Laurent Pineau |
Only during the session |
| Social Media Plugins | Allows users to share content on a social network. Owner: The social media platform (e.g., Twitter Inc., Facebook Inc.) |
When a plugin or share button is present |
| Google Analytics | We use these cookies for site usage statistics (visitor recurrence, most viewed content, etc.) to improve the site and user experience. More info: http://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/ Owner: Google Inc. |
When you access the site |
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH COOKIES?
When you first visit our website, a window informs you that cookies can be of several types:
- Technical cookies are necessary for the site to function and do not require your authorization. These are the only cookies enabled by default.
- Other cookies improve the site, personalize it to your preferences, or display ads based on your interests. You can accept all of them via the ACCEPT ALL button or configure or reject them via the COOKIES SETTINGS section.
Once cookies have been activated, you may disable them at any time by unchecking the relevant box in the COOKIES SETTINGS section. Activating or deactivating our cookies will always be easy and accessible for you.
Note that your browser settings also allow you to block or alert you about cookies. However, blocking technical cookies may affect the site’s core functionalities.
Lastly, if you enable third-party cookies (external providers) and later wish to disable them, you can do so through your browser settings or directly via the providers’ opt-out tools.
Here are some links to the cookie management instructions for common browsers:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Internet Explorer
- Safari
- Safari for iOS (iPhone and iPad)
- Google Chrome for Android
- Google Chrome for iPhone and iPad
Here are links to some third-party providers’ own cookie deactivation systems: