GLD SERVICES COOKIE MANAGEMENT POLICY

Updated 30 April 2024

This page is subject to change, so please consult it regularly.

The purpose of this policy is to provide you with a clear and transparent presentation of the following:

• the terms and conditions under which the Website https://www.groupeleduff.com/ may use cookies or other trackers;
• how cookies, which are placed on your devices (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.) according to your cookie settings, operate as you browse the Website;
• how to use the tools at your disposal to set your preferences.

1.WHAT IS A COOKIE?

In short, a cookie is a tracker that enables us to obtain information as you browse our Website.

When you visit our Website, your browsing information may be saved in cookie files placed on your devices (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.), according to your cookie settings. These files include the pages you visit, the advertisements you click on, and the type of browser you use.

Cookie files make it possible for the issuer to identify the device on which they are placed, for as long as they are valid or saved.

If several people use your device or if one device has several browsers, we cannot be certain that the services and advertisements intended for your device correspond to your own use of the device and not to that of another user.

2.HOW LONG DO COOKIES LAST?

Cookies are valid for a maximum of 13 months. If you enable or refuse cookies, this decision is valid for 6 months. If you do not renew your consent after 6 months, the cookies placed on your terminal will be rendered inactive and no data will be sent.

3.HOW TO MANAGE THE COOKIES STORED ON YOUR DEVICES

When you first visit our Website, a cookie consent tool will appear on your screen, giving you the option of allowing or denying the use of all our cookies and third-party cookies. You can also manage your preferences using the ‘Customise’ button.

You can change your cookie settings at any time:

• by configuring your browser (see Article 5 of this Cookie Policy);
• via the cookie consent tool located at the bottom of the page;
• directly via the link here

Your new choices will become the new settings.

If you choose to enable cookies, a consent cookie will be placed on your device. If you do not want cookies to be stored or accessed on your terminal, a refusal cookie will be placed on your device to record the fact that you have objected to the use of cookies. If you delete the refusal cookie, it will not be possible to identify you as having refused to enable cookies. Consent and refusal cookies must remain on your computer.

4.HOW AND WHY GLD SERVICES USES COOKIES

On the Website, we may place different types of cookies for various purposes as detailed below.

4.1 Technical and functional cookies

These cookies are used to track your consent to the placement of cookies, to save your screen display preferences and to store login details. They are essential for the Website to work properly. Other technical cookies are used to detect connection errors and identify connection points. They are also used for authentication purposes, to ensure that the Website functions properly and to guarantee security. These cookies cannot be deactivated and your consent is not required.

4.2 Statistical and audience tracking cookies

These cookies enable us to monitor the Website’s use and performance, to improve its performance for users, and to analyse its audience and traffic. These cookies help us to understand how users interact with our Website and therefore to improve the user experience.

4.3 Social media cookies and plug-ins

Not applicable: the Company does not collect social media cookies.

We have no control over the process used by social media websites to collect your browsing information on our websites or any personal data they have. You may consult their data protection policies to learn more about your rights in relation to each one and to manage your privacy settings.

Please find below links to the cookie policies for the social media in question:

• Facebook: https://fr-fr.facebook.com/policies/cookies/
• Twitter: https://help.twitter.com/fr/rules-and-policies/twitter-cookies
• LinkedIn: https://fr.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy
• Instagram: https://help.instagram.com/1896641480634370

4.4 Advertising cookies

Not applicable: the Company does not collect advertising cookies.

5.HOW TO CONFIGURE YOUR BROWSER

You can configure your browser to delete cookies already placed on your device, to accept or refuse cookies on a case-by-case basis, or to automatically accept or refuse all cookies for some or all Websites. However, refusing the use of cookies may prevent some features of the Website from working properly.

Cookie management settings vary according to browser. Instructions for the most common browsers can be accessed by clicking on the links below:

• Internet Explorer

Open the ‘Tools’ menu then select ‘Internet Options’; click on the ‘Privacy’ tab and then the ‘Advanced’ tab; choose the level you want or click on the link below: https://support.microsoft.com/fr-fr/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies

• Microsoft Edge

Open the ‘Tools’ menu then select ‘Internet Options’; click on the ‘Privacy’ tab and then the ‘Advanced’ tab; choose the level you want or click on the link below: https://support.microsoft.com/fr-fr/help/4027947/microsoft-edge-delete-cookies

• Mozilla Firefox

Open the ‘Tools’ menu then select ‘Options’; click on the ‘Privacy’ tab and choose the options you want, or click on this link: https://support.mozilla.org/fr/products/firefox/protect-your-privacy/cookies

• Safari Mac/iPhone/iPad

Select ‘Safari > Preferences’ then click on ‘Security’; in the ‘Accept cookies’ section, choose the options you want or click on one of the following links: https://support.apple.com/fr-fr/HT201265 or https://support.apple.com/fr-fr/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac

• Google Chrome

Open the configuration menu (spanner logo) then select ‘Preferences’; click on ‘Privacy and security’ and choose the options you want or click on the following link: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=fr

• iOS

https://support.apple.com/fr-fr/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac

You can also type ‘Cookies’ in the ‘Help’ section of your browser to access the instructions for setting the parameters.