Cookie policy
Last updated: 21 January 2025
This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on franglais.org (the “Site”), the types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your preferences.
This policy complies with Directive 2002/58/EC (the ePrivacy Directive), as amended by Directive 2009/136/EC, and the Luxembourg law of 30 May 2005 on electronic communications.
1. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device (computer, smartphone or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies : Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies : They remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
- First-party cookies : Placed by the website you are visiting.
- Third-party cookies : Placed by external services integrated into the website.
2. How do we use cookies?
We use cookies to:
- Keep the Site working properly
- Identify you anonymously for the voting system
- Remember your display preferences (dark mode, reduced motion)
- Protect the Site against abuse and spam
- Analyse use of the Site to improve it (with your consent)
3. Cookies et préférences du site
| Name | Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
352_consent |
352_consent_plugin | Stores the consent preferences of the data subject. | 1 year |
352_consent_cid |
352_consent_plugin | Pseudonymous client identifier for consent logging. | 1 year |
352_consent_proof_* |
352_consent_plugin | Links the current consent decision to its recorded proof. | 1 year |
__utma |
google_analytics | Google Analytics (classic): distinguishes users and sessions. | |
__utmb |
google_analytics | Google Analytics (classic): determines new sessions/visits. | |
__utmc |
google_analytics | Google Analytics (classic): interoperates with urchin.js. | |
__utmz |
google_analytics | Google Analytics (classic): stores traffic source or campaign. | |
_ga |
google_analytics | Google Analytics: distinguishes unique users. | 2 years |
_ga_* |
google_analytics | Google Analytics: maintains session state. | 2 years |
_gat |
google_analytics | Google Analytics: throttles request rate. | 1 minute |
_gid |
google_analytics | Google Analytics: distinguishes users (24h). | 1 day |
_gcl_au |
google_tag_manager | Google Ads conversion linker. | 3 months |
comment_author_* |
wordpress_core | Stores commenter name for convenience. | 3 minutes |
comment_author_email_* |
wordpress_core | Stores commenter email for convenience. | 3 minutes |
comment_author_url_* |
wordpress_core | Stores commenter URL for convenience. | 3 minutes |
wordpress_logged_in_* |
wordpress_core | Authentication cookie for logged-in users. | Session, or 14 days when "Remember Me" is ticked at login |
wordpress_sec_* |
wordpress_core | Secure authentication cookie. | Session, or 14 days when "Remember Me" is ticked at login |
wordpress_test_cookie |
wordpress_core | Tests whether the browser accepts cookies. | Session |
wp-settings-* |
wordpress_core | Stores user interface customisation settings. | 1 year |
wp-settings-time-* |
wordpress_core | Timestamp for wp-settings cookie. | 1 year |
_icl_current_language |
wpml | WPML current language cookie. | |
wp-wpml_current_language |
wpml | Stores the selected language for multilingual sites. | 1 day |
4. Managing your consent
4.1 Consent banner
La bannière présente les choix disponibles pour les cookies du site. Vous pouvez les revoir à tout moment.
4.2 Changing your preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the link below:
4.3 Browser settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to instructions for the main browsers:
Please note : Blocking some cookies may affect how the Site works, particularly voting and remembering your preferences.
5. Disabling Google Analytics
You can stop Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on:
6. Local storage
In addition to cookies, we use your browser’s local storage (localStorage) to:
- Remember your theme preference (light/dark mode)
- Mémoriser la région et le pays que vous choisissez dans Franglais Test
- Conserver votre progression dans Franglais Test et les choix nécessaires à l’envoi de vos votes
Ces données permettent de reprendre votre parcours. Les votes que vous envoyez sont traités selon notre politique de confidentialité.
7. Cookies set by third parties
Some third-party services may set their own cookies:
Fonts
Libre Baskerville and Patrick Hand are hosted on our site. Loading them does not contact Google Fonts.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this cookie policy periodically. The last updated date appears at the top of this page. If we make a substantial change, we will ask you to renew your consent.
9. Contact
For any questions about this cookie policy:
- Email : [email protected]
- Address : 352 Digital S.à r.l. – 29 Boulevard de la Grande-Duchesse Charlotte, L-1331 Luxembourg
10. Further information
For more information about cookies and your rights: