Cookies & trackers :
does your website abide by the legislation ?
As of April 1st, 2021, all websites are required to get their visitors explicit consent to use cookies. The new regulation is closely monitored by the CNIL, which carries out numerous audits.
We will make it easier for you to see if your website complies with these new regulations.
What's a cookie ?
You have probably thought about the famous chocolate chip cookie? While we are very fond of cookies at the Atelier Cassis, a cookie is actually a small file stored on your computer when browsing a website. For example, it allows you to save your basket on a website or display targeted advertisements related to your research.
How does this affect my website beginning April 1st, 2021?
The regulations have become stricter. If you have a website, you are now required to :
- Inform visitors of the purposes for which cookies are used
- Get the consent of internet users before being able to place a cookie. This compulsory procedure must be free, clear, and unambiguous. If the user refuses, you will be prohibited from depositing cookies that are not essential to the smooth running of your website.
- Give the user a choice by destination : he must be able to choose which cookies he wishes to accept and refuse.
- Allow users to change their choice at any given time.
What cookies do I need to monitor on my website ?
You must take into account these new requirements if your website uses the following features :
- Analytics tool (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Display of customized ads
- Use of third-party scripts (e.g., YouTube video player)
- Social network display (e.g., Facebook share button or Instagram news feed)
This list is not all-inclusive. But it identifies the major uses of cookies.
How can I get consent from a visitor through my website ?
The French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) has a template for a banner that allows you to obtain the proper consent of your visitors.
You can find all the information on this website (french version).
Are there any specific exceptions ?
Yes.
The use of some cookies is sometimes necessary for the proper functioning of a website. Their use does not necessarily require the consent of internet users.
- Cookies that are used to save a shopping cart on a commercial site.
- Interface customization cookies (e.g., a preferred language).
- Some traffic measurement tools listed by the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) on its website.
I'm lost and I don't know how to do this... Is this a thing you could help me with ?
Certainly, we know that this may sound technical. Don't be afraid to contact us to carry out a free audit of your website. .
For further information, we also invite you to check this website (CNIL).