Secure Surfing: A Plain-English Guide to Cookies and Privacy on Montmarsis.com

Staying in control of your data shouldn’t require a law degree. This guide explains cookies and privacy on Montmarsis.com in clear, everyday language—what’s collected, why we use it, and exactly how you can manage your choices. You’ll find simple steps to set consent, delete cookies, and exercise your rights so you can browse with confidence.

What do “cookies and privacy on Montmarsis.com” really mean?

Cookies are small files stored by your browser to remember information between visits. On Montmarsis.com, they help the site work properly, show content in your language, measure what’s useful, and, with your permission, tailor advertising.

• Cookies store small pieces of information your browser can send back on later visits.
• Scripts are bits of code that make pages work and interact smoothly.
• Web beacons (pixel tags) are tiny, often invisible images used to monitor site traffic.

Our cookie approach is straightforward:

• Functional cookies keep the website running and remember your preferences. These may be placed without prior consent because they’re essential.
• Statistics cookies help us understand site usage and improve the experience. These load only with your permission.
• Marketing/Tracking cookies support advertising or track activity for similar marketing purposes. These also require your permission.

The cookies we use—and why

Below is a plain-English overview of the main tools we use and typical cookies they set on Montmarsis.com. Where relevant, we’ve included the purpose and how long they last.

Functional (no prior consent required)

These ensure core features work and your preferences are saved.

• WordPress (website platform)

  • wordpress_test_cookie — session — checks if cookies can be placed
  • wordpress_logged_in_* — persistent — stores logged-in users
  • wp-settings-time-* — 1 year — stores user preferences

• WPML (language selection)

  • wp-wpml_current_language — 1 day — stores your language settings

Statistics (consent required)

Used to optimize the experience by understanding how visitors use the site.

• Google Analytics (website statistics)
  • _ga — 2 years — stores and counts pageviews
  • _ga_* — 1 year — stores and counts pageviews

Marketing/Tracking (consent required)

Used to create profiles for advertising or to track users for similar marketing purposes.

• Google AdSense (showing advertisements)

  • _gcl_au — persistent — stores and tracks conversions
  • google_adsense_settings — persistent — provides ad delivery or retargeting

• Google Fonts (webfont display)

  • Google Fonts API — expires immediately — reads the user’s IP address

• Google reCAPTCHA (protects forms from spam and abuse)

  • Loads only with consent as a marketing/tracking service

Note: Some services may set additional technical cookies as needed. Marketing and statistics cookies are only used with your permission set via our cookie banner.

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Your choices: simple ways to manage consent

You’re in control of non-essential cookies on Montmarsis.com. Here’s how to set and update your choices.

1. Use the cookie banner on your first visit. After reviewing the options, click “Enregistrer les préférences” to save your settings for statistics and marketing cookies.
2. Change your mind anytime. You can revisit the cookie preferences (for example, via the banner controls or settings link where available) to enable or disable categories.
3. Manage cookies in your browser. You can delete cookies, block categories, or set alerts when a site tries to place a cookie. If you clear cookies, your preferences may reset and you’ll be asked for consent again on your next visit.

Important:

• Disabling all cookies may cause parts of the website to stop working correctly.
• If you withdraw consent for statistics or marketing cookies, those services will no longer load (or will be removed at your next visit).

Your data rights, in plain English

As a visitor from the European Economic Area or Switzerland, you have clear rights regarding your personal data on Montmarsis.com:

• Right to be informed about why your data is needed and how long it’s retained.
• Right of access to the personal data we process about you.
• Right to rectification to correct or complete inaccurate data.
• Right to deletion and right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Right to data portability to receive your data and transfer it to another controller.
• Right to object to processing in certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details provided in our Cookie Policy. If you have concerns about how your data is handled, you may also lodge a complaint with your national Data Protection Authority.

What personal data might be collected when you browse?

When you use our website, certain technical details may be recorded, such as:

• The URL you used to access the site
• The name of your internet service provider
• Your IP address

Personal details are collected only when you knowingly provide them through online forms. We do not publish, exchange, transfer, assign, or sell your personal information to third parties. If the company were ever sold, personal information could be transferred to the buyer, who would be bound by the same obligations.

FAQ: Cookies and privacy on Montmarsis.com

Does Montmarsis.com use cookies?

Yes. Functional cookies are placed automatically to keep the site working. Statistics and marketing cookies are used only with your permission.

How do I change cookie preferences on Montmarsis.com?

Use the cookie banner controls and click “Enregistrer les préférences” to save your choices. You can revisit and update these settings anytime.

Can I browse without cookies?

You can block or delete cookies in your browser. However, some functions require functional cookies and may not work properly if all cookies are disabled.

What are statistics cookies used for?

They help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve content and usability. We ask for your consent before enabling them.

What about marketing/tracking cookies?

With your permission, they enable advertising features and track activity for similar marketing purposes. Without consent, they will not be set.

How do I delete existing cookies?

Open your browser’s privacy settings to clear cookies and site data. After deletion, consent prompts may appear again on your next visit.

Practical tips to stay in control

• Review your settings regularly. Preferences can change. Revisit the banner controls to confirm your choices.
• Clear cookies periodically. This resets stored preferences and removes non-essential cookies you no longer want.
• Use browser alerts. Set your browser to notify you when a site tries to set a cookie if you want tighter control.
• Try private browsing modes. They reduce persistent storage between sessions for a more ephemeral footprint.
• Only consent to what you need. Functional cookies keep the site working; statistics and marketing are optional.
• Learn more before you agree. Read brief descriptions in the banner or review the full details in our Cookie Policy.

Conclusion: Browse confidently with clear choices

Understanding cookies and privacy on Montmarsis.com helps you tailor your experience and protect your data. You decide which non-essential services run—and you can change your mind anytime.

• Set or update your preferences now: montmarsis.com/en/cookie-policy/
• Explore our website: montmarsis.com/en/

If you have questions or want to exercise your data rights, contact us using the details provided in the Cookie Policy. We’re here to help you surf securely and simply.