Cookie management
Information about the use of cookies on our website
1. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website.
It allows the website to recognise your browser and remember certain information about you, such as your language preferences or other settings, to make your next visit easier and improve the usefulness of the site.
2. Types of cookies used
2.1. Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take that amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms.
Retention period: Session or up to 13 months
2.2. Preference cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember your choices (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
Retention period: Up to 12 months
2.3. Analytics cookies (with your consent)
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources to improve our website performance. They help us know which pages are most and least popular and see how visitors navigate the site.
Retention period: Up to 13 months
Note: Currently, our website does not use third-party analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) without your explicit consent.
3. Managing your preferences
You may change or withdraw your consent regarding non-essential cookies at any time.
To manage your cookie preferences:
- Click on the cookie banner that appears on your first visit
- Use your browser settings (see section below)
Important: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
4. Browser settings
You can configure your browser to accept or refuse cookies. Here are links to help pages for the main browsers:
Chrome — Manage cookies in Chrome (support.google.com)
Firefox — Manage cookies in Firefox (support.mozilla.org)
Safari — Manage cookies in Safari (support.apple.com)
Edge — Manage cookies in Edge (support.microsoft.com)
5. Third-party cookies
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We have no control over cookies placed by these third-party sites.
We encourage you to review the cookie policies of these third-party sites for more information.
6. Retention period
The cookies we use have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Retained until their expiry date (maximum 13 months) or until manually deleted
7. Your rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding cookies:
- Right to be informed about the use of cookies
- Right to consent to or refuse non-essential cookies
- Right to withdraw your consent at any time
- Right to access data collected via cookies
To exercise these rights, contact us:
- By email: secretariat.ri@lecai.fr
- By post: 348 avenue d'arès, 33700 Mérignac, France
8. Contact
For any questions about our use of cookies, contact us:
Interventional Radiology
348 avenue d'arès
33700 Mérignac, France
Phone: 05 35 54 13 11
Email: secretariat.ri@lecai.fr