Cookie Policy
Effective Date: May 15, 2025
At EAPES, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our site, personalize content, and analyze our traffic. This policy explains how and why we use these tools. For more details on the processing of your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
1. What is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. It allows your device to be recognized and stores information such as your preferences or browsing activity.
2. What Types of Cookies Do We Use?
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the operation of the site (e.g., security, session management).
- Performance cookies: Collect anonymous data to analyze site usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Functional cookies: Remember your preferences, such as language or region.
- Targeting/advertising cookies: Used for personalized advertisements (currently not used by EAPES).
For more details, see the "Details of Cookies Used" section below.
3. Consent
On your first visit, a banner informs you about the use of cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
By default, only essential cookies are enabled. Other types of cookies are only activated with your consent. You can change your preferences at any time via the 'Manage Cookies' link at the bottom of the page.
4. Withdrawal of Consent
You can withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time by clicking 'Manage Cookies' or adjusting your browser settings (see section 5). This will not affect essential cookies.
5. Managing Cookies via Your Browser
You can control or disable cookies directly in your browser. Here are guides for popular browsers:
- Google Chrome - Official guide to managing cookies and site data
- Mozilla Firefox - Official guide to managing cookies
- Apple Safari - Official guide to managing cookies (on Mac)
- Microsoft Edge - Official guide to managing and deleting cookies
6. Third-Party Cookies and Similar Technologies
We collaborate with third-party partners:
- Google Analytics: Performance analysis (performance cookies). Google Analytics' Privacy Policy.
- Cloudflare: Site security and optimization (essential cookies). Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
- MultiversX: Securing blockchain interactions via our dApp (essential cookies). MultiversX's Privacy Policy.
About dApps: Decentralized applications (dApps) operate on a blockchain. MultiversX cookies secure your interactions with our dApp without collecting sensitive personal data. Information such as wallet addresses is protected by secure cryptographic protocols.
Data is only shared with third parties for stated purposes and is transferred outside Quebec/EU only with proper safeguards. See our Privacy Policy for more details.
7. Details of Cookies Used
Cookie Name | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration |
---|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Performance | Anonymous interaction tracking | 2 years |
__cfduid | Cloudflare | Essential | Security and optimization | 1 month |
mx_session | MultiversX | Essential | Securing blockchain sessions | Session |
For a complete list, please refer to our 'Manage Cookies' tool.
8. Profiling and Automated Decision-Making
We do not use cookies for profiling or automated decision-making that impacts you legally or significantly. If this changes, we will inform you and seek your prior consent.
9. Data Retention
The lifespan of cookies varies: some expire at session end, others last up to 13 months in line with EU regulations. See durations in the table above.
10. Policy Updates
This policy may be updated. Significant changes will be communicated via site banner or email if you are registered.
11. User Rights
You have rights regarding your personal data. See our Privacy Policy for details. EU residents may contact their data protection authority for issues.
12. Note for California Residents
In accordance with the CCPA, California residents can opt out of the sale of personal data. EAPES does not sell your data.
13. Contact
For any questions, contact us at: legal@eapes.com