Cookie policy

1. What is a cookie?

Cookies are data stored on your computers or mobile devices. They can be distinguished by their unique identifiers, which are associated with your computers or phones. These ensure you do not have a poor user experience on your favourite websites, as they remember your actions and preferences. This means you do not need to enter your browsing preferences each time you use the site, such as your location, font or language.

These “cookies” are stored in your computer’s RAM. They do not allow us to identify you; however, they record information relating to your computer’s browsing activity on the Website, such as the pages you have visited, the date and time of your visit, etc., which we may read during your subsequent visits.

For all processing operations, the HERTFORD BRITISH CHARITABLE FUND, a foreign association recognised by decree under SIRET number 785 387 713 00023, with its registered office at 3, rue Barbès 92300 LEVALLOIS-PERRET, determines the means and purposes of the processing. We therefore act as the data controller within the meaning of the regulations relating to personal data, and in particular EU Regulation 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data.

The HERTFORD BRITISH CHARITABLE FUND attaches the utmost importance and care to the protection of privacy and personal data, as well as to compliance with the provisions of applicable legislation.

The purpose of this Cookies Policy, hereinafter the “Policy”, is to provide you with simple, clear information on how your data is collected through cookies placed on the website.

2. Are cookies placed when you browse the website?

When you first visit the Website, a banner informs you of the presence of these cookies and invites you to indicate your preference. Cookies requiring your consent in accordance with the regulations are only placed if you accept them. You can find out more and configure your cookie settings to accept or refuse them at any time by visiting the “Cookie Management” page at the bottom of every page on the website or by configuring your browser.

3. What data is collected via cookies?

Cookies may collect any data relating to a device at a given time, in particular:

  • One or more technical identifiers used to identify your internet router
  • The date, time and duration of a device’s connection to a website
  • The web address of the page from which the device accessing the website originated
  • The type of operating system on the device, e.g. Windows, macOS, Linux, Unix, etc.
  • The type and version of the browser software used by the device, e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, Opera, etc.
  • The make and model of the mobile device or tablet
  • Any download errors
  • The language of the web browser used by the device
  • The characteristics of the content viewed and shared

4. What are the purposes of the cookies collected?

On the website, we may place different types of cookies for various purposes:

  • Cookies necessary for the personalisation and operation of the website: these enable you to use the main features of the Site, including saving information between visits to the site on the same device, saving session login credentials, or interface customisation settings, such as choice of language or layout. They do not require your prior consent. These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Site. If you refuse to allow these cookies to be stored on your device or in your browser, or if you delete those already stored there, please be aware that your browsing and experience on the Site may be limited.
  • Analytical, statistical or website audience measurement cookies that enable us to understand the site’s usage and audience performance and to improve its functionality for our visitors; for example, by compiling statistics and measuring traffic volumes and usage of the various elements comprising the site, such as sections and content visited and navigation paths, in order to enhance the site’s appeal and usability.
  • Social media cookies placed by social media platforms when you share content from our Sites with others or express your opinion on such content via an app button. These cookies are only placed once you have given your express consent via the banner displayed when you first log in. We have no control over the process used by these social media platforms to collect information relating to your browsing on our sites and associated sites, or to the Personal Data they hold. We invite you to consult their data protection policies to find out your rights in relation to each of them, and to manage your privacy settings.
COOKIE NAME PURPOSE LIFETIME
ci_session Session cookie used by the application to ensure the website functions correctly. Session
csrf_cookie_name Security cookie used to protect forms. Session
__Secure-BUCKET Google cookie used to secure services and manage the distribution of requests across different servers. 6 months
__Secure-ENID Google cookie used to:
  • Protect services against unauthorised access
  • Detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive use
  • Store certain user preferences related to security or language
 12 months
site_cookie_preferences Cookie that records the user’s choices regarding the use of cookies, including acceptance, refusal or customisation. 6 months

5. Who places cookies on the website?

The entities placing cookies on the website are:

  • The website publisher is the HERTFORD BRITISH CHARITABLE FUND and the HERTFORD BRITISH CHARITABLE FUND’s subcontractors, namely the technical service providers who process your browsing data on behalf of HERTFORD BRITISH CHARITABLE FUND.
  • The social media platforms that may place cookies on the website are: Facebook, Instagram.
  • Our business partners: Google.

6. How can you manage your consent to the placement of cookies?

The placement of a cookie for the purposes of audience measurement, content personalisation, social media and targeted advertising requires your prior consent. You are asked for this consent via the banner that appears when you first visit the website. You can choose to accept the placement of cookies for all the listed purposes, refuse them or customise your choice. You can withdraw your consent at any time by visiting the “Cookie Management” page at the bottom of every page on the site.

7. How do I configure cookies in web browsers?

You can choose to configure your browser to accept or reject all cookies, delete cookies periodically, or view when a cookie is issued, its expiry date and its content, and refuse to have it stored on your hard drive.

You can choose to block or disable these cookies at any time by adjusting the settings of your computer, tablet or mobile browser, in accordance with the instructions provided by your browser provider and available on the websites listed below:

In Internet Explorer

Open the “Tools” menu, then select “Internet Options”; click on the “Privacy” tab, then the “Advanced” tab; choose the desired level or follow this link:
https://support.microsoft.com/fr-fr/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies

In Microsoft Edge

Open the “Tools” menu, then select “Internet Options”; click on the “Privacy” tab, then the “Advanced” tab; choose the desired level or follow this link:
https://support.microsoft.com/fr-fr/help/4027947/microsoft-edge-delete-cookies

In Mozilla Firefox

Open the “Tools” menu, then select “Options”; click on the “Privacy” tab, then choose the desired options or follow this link:
https://support.mozilla.org/fr/products/firefox/protect-your-privacy/cookies

On Safari (Mac/iPhone/iPad)

Select “Safari > Preferences” then click on “Security”; in the “Accept cookies” section, choose the desired options or follow these links:
https://support.apple.com/fr-fr/HT201265
https://support.apple.com/fr-fr/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac

On Google Chrome

Open the settings menu, then select “Options”; click on “Advanced options”, then in the “Privacy” section, click on “Content settings”, and choose the options you want or follow this link:
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=fr

On iOS

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

You can also type “cookies” into your browser’s “Help” section to access the settings instructions.

For further details, you can also visit the CNIL website:
https://www.cnil.fr/cnil-direct/question/198

Last updated: April 2026