1. Introduction : What is a cookie?

A "cookie" is a small text file that is stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to improve the user experience, and to provide information to site owners.

The purpose of this policy is to provide you with a transparent explanation of the types of cookies we use on our site. oetc-rights.eu and for what purposes, in accordance with European regulations.

2. Data Controller

The Data Controller for the data collected via cookies is the association:
Observatoire Européen pour la Transparence des Coopératives (OETC)
Head office: 200 rue de la Croix Nivert, 75015, Paris, France.

For more details about who we are and how we handle personal data in general, please see our Privacy Policy.

3. Types of Cookies Used

Our site uses different categories of cookies, each with a specific function:

• Technical (or Strictly Necessary) cookies These cookies are essential to enable you to navigate the site and use its basic functions. They do not require your consent, as without them the site could not function properly. They include, for example, cookies that manage your browsing session or remember your consent for other cookies.

• Analytical (or Performance) cookies These cookies help us to understand how visitors interact with our site. We collect information in aggregate and anonymous form on the number of users, the most frequently visited pages, and the way visitors navigate the site. We use this data to constantly improve the efficiency and ergonomics of our portal. We only use these cookies with your explicit consent.

• Third-party cookies In the future, we may integrate services provided by third parties on our site (e.g., YouTube videos, interactive maps, or social network sharing buttons). These external services may in turn install their own cookies on your device. We have no direct control over these cookies, and we invite you to consult the privacy policies of the third parties concerned for further details. These cookies will only be installed with your consent.

4. Consent Management

When you visit our site for the first time, an information banner is displayed, allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies.

• Reject all unnecessary cookies.

• Customize your preferences and choose which categories of cookies to activate.

You can modify your choices at any time via a link or icon always accessible on our site. Please note that deactivating certain cookies may affect your browsing experience.

5. How to Control Cookies via Your Browser

In addition to our consent management tool, you can also control and delete cookies via your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse all cookies or to accept them only for certain sites.

Below are links to guides for the most popular browsers:

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Apple Safari

• Microsoft Edge

6. Your Rights

As a data subject, you have the right to exercise your rights under the GDPR, as specified in our Privacy Policy. For any requests relating to your personal data, you can contact our Data Protection Officer.

7. Contacts

If you have any questions or require clarification regarding our Cookie Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us at the following e-mail address dpo@oetc-rights.eu

8. Updates to this Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy at any time, for example, in the event of the introduction of new services or regulatory changes. Any updates will be posted on this page.