Cookie Policy
Last updated on 09/23/2025.
PREAMBLE
A cookie is a small text file identified by a name that consists of a sequence of information transmitted to your browser during your navigation on a website. Thanks to this file, information about your navigation on this site will be collected. Your web browser will then keep this file for a certain duration to send it back to the web server each time you reconnect.
These cookies have different types and may serve different purposes.
This cookie policy informs you about the different types of cookies that may be placed during your navigation on the Site and aims to protect the information you provide when you accept the installation of these cookies while using this Site accessible from the following URL:www.villahegra.org (hereinafter the "Site").
Our Privacy Policy provides information about personal data processed by means of these cookies: Privacy policy
Please note that this cookie policy may be modified or supplemented at any time by VILLA HEGRA, notably to comply with legal or technological changes. In such a case, the update date will be clearly identified at the top of this policy. These changes will bind you once you have been informed of the updated cookie policy online and have accepted it.
ARTICLE 1. PARTIES
This cookie policy applies between the publisher of the Site, "VILLA HEGRA," and any person connecting to the Site, hereinafter the "User."
ARTICLE 2. DEFINITIONS
"Cookies": small text files deposited on the User's browser.
"User": any person connecting to the Site.
"Browser": software enabling display of web pages and use of hyperlinks to move from page to page or download online content.
"Navigation": the User's action of connecting to the Site and viewing its content.
"Site": website accessible at URL www.villahegra.org as well as related sub-sites, mirror sites, portals, and URL variations.
"Terminal": hardware element used to connect to the Site, such as a computer, tablet, or mobile phone.
ARTICLE 3. SCOPE
This cookie policy applies to all Users. Clicking "I accept" on the cookie information banner displayed on the Site implies your acceptance of this policy while allowing you to customize which cookies will or will not be deposited on your Browser. You acknowledge having fully read and accepted it without restriction.
The User acknowledges the evidential value of VILLA HEGRA's automatic recording systems and, unless proven otherwise by the User, waives contesting them in case of dispute. Acceptance of this cookie policy assumes that Users have the necessary legal capacity or are at least 16 years old, or otherwise have authorization from a guardian, curator, legal representative if under 16, or a mandate if acting on behalf of a legal entity.
ARTICLE 4. COOKIES
This article aims to describe each Cookie that may be deposited on your Browser, their purpose, and validity duration.
4.1. General presentation of Cookies
4.1.1. Internal and third-party Cookies
As stated, Cookies are downloaded onto your Terminal via your Browser during your first visit to the Site. During subsequent browsing on the Site with the same Terminal, this Terminal will be recognized by the Site to allow personalized Cookies offerings. These Cookies can be internal, fully managed by VILLA HEGRA, who can provide information about each. They can also be third-party Cookies. In this case, VILLA HEGRA has no control over their settings. You should contact these third parties for information on their use of Cookies.
4.1.2. Persistent and session cookies
Each Cookie differs by its lifespan. A Cookie may be persistent or a session cookie. A persistent Cookie is stored on your Browser until its retention period expires or you delete it before the expiration date. A session Cookie is deleted when you close your Browser.
4.2. Statistical cookies
Statistical Cookies are installed on your Terminal to collect information about your visits to the Site, including page views and visit counts, aiming to improve Site quality and optimize functionality. These Cookies fall under this policy as they are emitted and managed by VILLA HEGRA. Statistical Cookies are not mandatory. You can refuse them anytime without affecting Site navigation. Statistical Cookies are stored on the User's Browser for variable durations detailed below:
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Retention Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _pk_id | Stores your unique visit ID (if audience measurement is active) | 12 months | |
| _pk_ses | Temporarily stores your visit data (if audience measurement is active) | 30 minutes | |
| _pk_ref | Determines the source of the User's visit (if audience measurement is active) | 6 months | |
These data are stored securely using current technical means, respecting GDPR and national legislation.
For more on audience measurement cookies, see Matomo’s privacy policy in English: Matomo's privacy policy available in English.
4.3. Renewal of your cookie settings
To ensure your settings align with VILLA HEGRA's Cookies and your preferences, VILLA HEGRA may request you to renew your Cookie configuration. This renewal occurs every 12 (twelve) months from your last configuration validation. Exceptionally, if there is a substantial change in Cookies used by VILLA HEGRA, renewal could occur earlier.
ARTICLE 5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For further information about our use of Cookies or configuring Cookies on your browser, please email us at: rsvp@villahegra.org.
ARTICLE 2. You can also find comprehensive information about VILLA HEGRA's processing of your personal data in our privacy policy at privacy policy.