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Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience and enable certain website functionalities.

2. Why We Use Cookies

SimpleSweets France uses cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Provide personalized recipe recommendations
• Ensure website security and prevent fraud
• Improve our website performance and user experience

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
cookieConsent	Remembers your cookie preferences	1 year
sessionID	Maintains your browsing session	Session

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics - tracks website usage	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	24 hours

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
userPreferences	Stores your recipe preferences	6 months
languagePreference	Remembers your language choice	1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics: Helps us understand website usage
• Email Service Providers: For newsletter delivery
• Social Media: If you share our content on social platforms

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options to control cookies:

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you can choose to accept or decline optional cookies through our cookie banner.

5.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
• Edge: Settings > Privacy & Services > Cookies

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

• Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Industry Tools: Visit Your Online Choices for more opt-out options

6. Cookie Consent Management

Under GDPR and French law, we:

• Ask for your consent before using non-essential cookies
• Provide clear information about cookie purposes
• Allow you to withdraw consent at any time
• Respect your choices regarding cookie usage

7. Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you choose to block or delete cookies:

• Essential website functions will still work
• Your preferences may not be saved
• Some personalized features may not be available
• Website analytics will be affected

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Us

For questions about our cookie usage:

SimpleSweets France
Email: privacy@simplesweets-france.com
Data Protection Officer: dpo@simplesweets-france.com
Address: Paris, France

This policy complies with GDPR, the French Data Protection Act, and the ePrivacy Directive.