Cookie Policy
In accordance with the ePrivacy Directive, the GDPR, and the CNIL guidelines.
Last updated: July 04, 2026
1. What is a cookie?
A cookie (or tracker) is a small text file placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when visiting a website. It allows the site to remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language or other settings, to facilitate your next visit and make the site more useful to you.
Cookies can be placed by the site you are visiting (internal or “first-party” cookies) or by third parties (third-party cookies) when the site integrates elements from other domains (social media sharing buttons, videos, analytics tools, etc.).
2. Who is responsible for cookies on this site?
Data Controller: INSTITUT DE LANGUE ESPAGNOLE ELE USAL STRASBOURG
- • Legal Status: Local law association (Bas-Rhin)
- • Headquarters: 9 rue Saint-Aloïse, 67100 Strasbourg, France
- • SIRET: 812 275 733 00036
- • Email: info@strasbourg-eleusal.com
- • Phone: +33 6 67 53 77 41
3. What types of cookies do we use?
The website https://strasbourg.eleusal.com uses different types of cookies depending on their purpose:
A) Strictly necessary cookies (exempt from consent)
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the site. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | User session management | Session | ELE USAL |
| PHPSESSID | Connection maintenance | Session | ELE USAL |
| cookie_consent | Memorization of your cookie choices | 6 months | ELE USAL |
| csrf_token | Protection against CSRF attacks | Session | ELE USAL |
Legal basis: Exempt from consent (Art. 82 of the French Data Protection Act), as they are strictly necessary to provide the service expressly requested.
B) Audience measurement cookies (Google Analytics)
These cookies allow us to measure site audience, analyze navigation, and improve usability.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinction of unique visitors | 13 months |
| _gid | Distinction of sessions | 24 hours |
| _gat | Limitation of request rate | 1 minute |
CNIL compliant configuration: Anonymization of IP addresses, no cross-referencing with other processing, anonymous statistics only. If you refuse these cookies, we will not be able to track our site’s audience.
C) Customization and social media cookies (require consent)
These cookies allow customization of the display and sharing of content via social networks (placed by third-party platforms).
| Platform / Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| lang_pref / display_mode | Display customization (ELE USAL) | 6 months |
| Facebook (fr, datr, sb) | Social sharing and tracking | 90 days |
| Instagram (ig_did, csrftoken) | Social sharing and tracking | 1 year |
| LinkedIn (lidc, bcookie) | Social sharing and tracking | 24h to 2 years |
| YouTube (VISITOR_INFO1, YSC) | Playback of embedded videos | 6 months |
Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6.1.a). These third-party cookies are managed by their respective publishers.
4. Cookie Retention Period
In accordance with CNIL recommendations, the maximum retention period depends on the type of cookie (Session, 6 months for consents, 13 months for audience). Your choice (acceptance or refusal) is kept for 6 months so as not to prompt you again at each visit.
5. How to manage your preferences?
A) Via our management tool
During your first visit, a banner allows you to accept all, refuse all, or customize your choices. You can modify your preferences at any time via the “Manage my cookies” link at the bottom of the page. CNIL reminder: continuing to browse does not constitute acceptance, and refusal is as easy as acceptance.
B) Via your browser
You can configure your browser to block cookies:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies.
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies.
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies.
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions.
6. Third-party cookies and personal data
Some cookies collect data considered personal (e.g., IP address). You have the right to access, rectify, erase, object, restrict, and port this data (contact: info@strasbourg-eleusal.com). For more details, see our Privacy Policy.
Transfers outside the EU: The use of tools like Google or Facebook may involve transfers outside the EU. These transfers are governed by appropriate safeguards (EU-US Data Privacy Framework, standard contractual clauses).
7. Final Provisions
- Proof of consent: We keep the timestamp of your choice (acceptance/refusal) for 6 months to prove the validity of your consent in case of a CNIL inspection.
- Minors: This site is not intended for children under 16. Minors should not accept cookies without the consent of their legal guardians.
- Modifications: This policy may be modified to comply with legal changes. Any modification will be notified on the site.
Useful Resources and Contact
- CNIL Website (Manage your cookies): cnil.fr/cookies
- ELE USAL Contact: info@strasbourg-eleusal.com | +33 6 67 53 77 41
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