COOKIE POLICY
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Laurent Carvalho (hereinafter, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the website www.laurentcarvalho.com (the “Website”).
This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Legal Notice.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when visiting a website.
They allow the website to recognize the device, store certain information about preferences or past actions, and improve functionality and user experience.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies, which are deleted when the browser is closed
- Persistent cookies, which remain stored for a defined period
3. Types of Cookies Used
The Website may use the following categories of cookies:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Website and cannot be disabled.
They enable basic features such as:
- page navigation
- security
- access to protected areas
- consent management
Without these cookies, the Website cannot operate correctly.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
3.2 Analytical / Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to:
- understand how visitors interact with the Website
- analyze traffic and usage patterns
- improve the structure, performance, and content of the Website
Data collected through these cookies is aggregated and anonymized where possible.
These cookies may be provided by third-party analytics services.
Legal basis: User consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the Website to:
- remember user preferences
- provide enhanced functionality
- ensure consistency of experience across visits
These cookies are optional and only activated with user consent.
Legal basis: User consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
Where applicable, marketing cookies may be used to:
- measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- deliver relevant advertisements
- limit repeated exposure to the same ads
These cookies may be placed by third-party advertising platforms.
Legal basis: User consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
4. Third-Party Cookies
The Website may use third-party services that place cookies on users’ devices.
These third parties may include, but are not limited to:
- analytics providers
- advertising platforms
- CRM or marketing technology providers
- hosting and security services
We do not control the placement or operation of third-party cookies.
Users are encouraged to review the respective privacy and cookie policies of these providers.
5. Cookie Consent and Management
Upon first visit, users are presented with a cookie consent banner allowing them to:
- accept all cookies
- reject non-essential cookies
- manage cookie preferences by category
No non-essential cookies are placed without explicit user consent.
Users may modify or withdraw their consent at any time through the cookie management tool available on the Website.
6. How to Disable Cookies via Browser Settings
Users can also manage or delete cookies directly through their browser settings.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
Browser-specific instructions can be found at:
7. International Data Transfers
Where cookies involve data transfers outside the European Economic Area (EEA), such transfers are safeguarded by appropriate legal mechanisms, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in:
- legal requirements
- technical implementations
- operational practices
Any updates will be published on this page.
The version in force at the time of access shall apply.
9. Contact
For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies on this Website, please contact:
📧 contact@laurentcarvalho.com