1. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file sent by a website and stored on your computer, mobile device or any other access device. These files contain a limited amount of data and make it possible to recognise your device during your subsequent visits, in order to memorise your preferences, your browsing history and other information. They thus contribute to the proper functioning of the site and a more personalised experience.
2. Purposes of using cookies
Improving site performance: Thanks to cookies, we can record certain information about your visit, such as pages viewed or browsing time. This allows us to analyse site usage, optimise its structure and loading times, and offer you a smoother browsing experience.
Service personalisation: Cookies memorise your preferences, such as the chosen language or the history of products you have viewed. Upon your return, we can then present you with more relevant content and products tailored to your interests.
User behaviour analysis: We use cookies to collect aggregated data on user behaviour and analyse site usage trends. This helps us identify popular products and pages, areas for improvement and strengthen the quality of our products and services.
Security and convenience: Cookies allow us to verify your identity and ensure the security of your use of the site. They can also memorise certain information during the process, such as payment, to reduce repeated entries and facilitate your shopping experience.
3. Types of cookies
Session cookies: These cookies only exist for the duration of your browsing and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They allow you to keep your session active, for example by remembering products added to your cart.
Persistent cookies: They remain stored on your device for an extended period, until they expire or until you delete them manually. They are used to remember your long-term preferences, such as your username.
First-party cookies: These cookies are installed directly by our site and are linked to the functionalities and services we offer.
Third-party cookies: Certain services, such as advertisers or analytics tools, may involve third parties. During your visit, these third parties may install cookies to provide services such as targeted advertisements or data analysis. We ensure that their use complies with applicable law and our privacy policy.
4. Cookie control
Settings management: You can manage cookies via your browser options, accept them, refuse them entirely or in part. For more information, please consult your browser's documentation.
Deleting cookies: You can also delete cookies stored on your device via your browser settings. Please note that this may affect certain site functionalities, such as the loss of shopping cart information or automatic login options.
5. Cookie policy update
We will update this policy based on legislative, operational or service-related developments. Any changes will be visibly published on our site to invite you to take note of them. We encourage you to consult this policy regularly to stay informed of any updates.
6. Contact
Store name: Antiquites Fontaine
Tel: +33 2 31 85 41 67
Email: info@antiquitesfontaine.com
Address: 45 Bis Rue Ecuyère, 14000 Caen, France
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (CET)