Cookie Use Policy for the Wassa Website
When you first connect to the website wassa.io, you will be notified by a message in the center of your screen that information relating to your browsing may be saved in alphanumeric files called “cookies.” This Cookie Use Policy is intended to inform you more clearly about the measures we implement for your browsing experience on our website. In particular, it explains all the cookies present on our website, their purpose, and how to configure them.
General Information About Cookies on the Website
WASSA, as the publisher of this website, may place cookies on your device’s hard drive (computer, tablet, mobile, etc.) to ensure smooth and optimal browsing on our website.
“Cookies” (or connection trackers) are small text files of limited size that allow us to recognize your computer, tablet, or mobile device in order to personalize the services we offer.
The information collected through cookies does not in any way identify you by name. It is used exclusively for our own needs, to improve the interactivity and performance of our website and to send content suited to your interests.
None of this information is communicated to third parties except when WASSA has obtained your prior consent or when the disclosure of such information is required by law, by a court order, or by any authorized administrative or judicial authority.
To help you better understand the types of information cookies identify, below is a table listing the different types of cookies that may be used on the WASSA website, their name, their purpose, and their retention period.
Configuring Your Cookie Preferences
You can accept or refuse the use of cookies at any time. When you first connect to the wassa.io website, a banner briefly detailing information related to the placement of cookies and similar technologies appears in the center of your screen. This banner notifies you that, by continuing to browse the WASSA website (for example by loading a new page or clicking on various elements on the site), you agree to the placement of cookies on your device. Depending on the cookie in question, it may be necessary to obtain your explicit consent before placing and reading cookies on your device.
Cookies Exempt from Consent
In line with GDPR requirements, certain cookies are exempt from obtaining your prior consent insofar as they are strictly necessary for the website’s functioning or have the exclusive purpose of enabling or facilitating electronic communication. These include session ID cookies. These cookies are fully subject to this policy, as they are issued and managed by WASSA.
Cookies Requiring Prior Consent
This requirement applies to cookies placed by third parties and qualified as “persistent,” as they remain on your device until they are deleted or expire. Since these cookies are placed by third parties, their use and placement are governed by their own privacy policies, accessible via links below. This family of cookies includes analytics cookies, advertising cookies, and social network sharing cookies. WASSA does not use advertising or social network sharing cookies, but it may use analytics cookies.
Cookie Management Tools
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. Your browser gives you the option to modify these standard settings so that all cookies are systematically rejected or only certain cookies are accepted or refused depending on their issuer.
CAUTION: We draw your attention to the fact that refusing cookies on your device may nevertheless affect your user experience and your access to certain services or features of this website. If such a case arises, WASSA disclaims all liability for consequences related to the degradation of your browsing conditions resulting from your choice to refuse, delete, or block the cookies necessary for the website’s proper functioning. These consequences shall not constitute damages, and you will not be entitled to any compensation as a result.
Your browser also allows you to delete existing cookies from your device or to notify you when new cookies may be placed on your device. These settings have no impact on your browsing experience but cause you to lose the benefits provided by the cookie. Below is a list of resources to help you configure the cookies stored on your device:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en
- Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Opera: http://help.opera.com/Windows/10.20/en/cookies.html
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
For further information on cookie management tools, you can consult the CNIL website (the French Data Protection Authority):
If you have any questions or requests for additional information regarding this Cookie Use Policy, please contact us.