Last updated: August 19, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Nos amis les animaux Blog uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It tells you what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can control your cookie preferences.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how visitors use their sites.

2. How we use cookies

We use cookies for several reasons:

• To ensure our website functions properly
• To improve your browsing experience
• To analyze how our website is used
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To provide personalized content and advertisements
• To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

3. Types of cookies we use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Security cookies: Help identify and prevent security risks
• Load balancing cookies: Ensure the website loads correctly

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

• Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and visitor behavior
• Performance monitoring: Measures page load times and errors
• Heatmap tools: Show how users interact with page elements

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

• Language preferences: Remember your preferred language
• Theme settings: Remember if you prefer dark or light mode
• User preferences: Store your customization choices

3.4 Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests.

• Targeting cookies: Build a profile of your interests
• Retargeting cookies: Show you relevant ads on other websites
• Social media cookies: Enable social sharing functionality

4. Third-party cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These include:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics
• Google AdSense: For advertising
• Social media platforms: For social sharing buttons
• YouTube: For embedded videos
• Content delivery networks: For faster loading times

5. How to manage your cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser

5.2 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner where you can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences
• Learn more about each type of cookie

5.3 Opt-out Links

You can also opt out of specific tracking services:

• Google Analytics Opt-out
• Google Ad Settings
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out

6. Impact of disabling cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website:

• Some features may not work properly
• You may need to re-enter information
• Personalization features may be limited
• You may see less relevant advertisements

7. Cookie retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain until their expiration date or you delete them
• Analytics cookies: Typically expire after 2 years
• Advertising cookies: Usually expire after 30 days to 2 years

8. Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

9. Contact us

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

• By email: animaux@flowcontent.io
• By mail: Nos amis les animaux, 253 rue Vendôme Lyon 3

You can also consult our Privacy Policy and Legal Notice for more information about data protection.