Cookie Policy

Riolith Media issues this Cookie Policy in compliance with its transparency obligations under Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (the General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR), Directive 2002/58/EC as amended (the ePrivacy Directive), the French Data Protection Act (Loi Informatique et Libertés), and the binding guidelines and recommendations of the Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL). This Policy sets out in detail the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies on the Company’s website, the purposes for which they are deployed, the conditions under which they may be lawfully placed on user devices, and the rights available to individuals in relation to such technologies.

By accessing and continuing to use the website, users acknowledge that they have been informed of the existence and use of cookies and related technologies, and that consent may be granted, refused, or withdrawn in accordance with the mechanisms provided. This Policy forms an integral component of the Company’s wider data protection framework and must be read together with the Privacy Policy.

Definition and Nature of Cookies

For the purposes of this Policy, the term “cookie” shall be interpreted broadly, in line with European data protection law and regulatory practice. A cookie is a small text file, identifier, or other piece of information that is placed and stored on a user’s device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or similar) when accessing a website. Cookies typically contain information such as the name of the domain from which the cookie originated, the duration for which it will remain on the device, and a unique value generated to enable recognition of the device on subsequent visits.

In addition to traditional cookies, this Policy also covers any technology that functions in a comparable manner, including but not limited to local storage objects, tracking pixels, web beacons, device fingerprinting, and software development kits (SDKs) integrated into mobile applications. These technologies, together with cookies, serve as technical means to record, store, and retrieve information relating to user activity, preferences, or device characteristics.

Cookies may be classified according to their origin. “First-party cookies” are placed directly by Riolith Media or by processors acting on its behalf. “Third-party cookies” are placed by external entities with whom Riolith Media cooperates, such as analytics providers, advertising networks, or social media platforms. The information collected through third-party cookies is subject to the respective privacy policies of such entities, which operate as independent data controllers.

Cookies may also be classified by duration. “Session cookies” are created temporarily and deleted automatically once the user closes the browser. “Persistent cookies” remain stored on the device for the duration defined in the cookie itself and are re-activated each time the user returns to the site until they are deleted manually or expire.

Categories of Cookies Used

Riolith Media employs several categories of cookies, each with distinct purposes and legal bases. Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the functioning of the website and cannot be disabled. They allow basic operations such as navigation between pages, secure login, form submissions, and access to restricted areas. These cookies do not require prior consent from the user, as they are indispensable to provide the service expressly requested.

Functional cookies enable the site to remember user choices and preferences, including language selection, display configuration, and other customised settings. They enhance usability and consistency of experience. Functional cookies may require consent where they are not strictly indispensable, and where personal data processing goes beyond what is strictly necessary.

Analytical and statistical cookies collect aggregated data on how users interact with the website, such as the number of visitors, the pages most frequently viewed, the time spent on each page, the flow of navigation, and error messages received. The data generated enables Riolith Media to improve website design, optimise functionality, and measure performance. Analytical cookies may be first-party or third-party. Where such cookies are not anonymised, they are subject to user consent.

Marketing and targeting cookies are designed to monitor browsing behaviour across websites, to build user profiles, and to deliver advertising relevant to user interests. These cookies may also be used to limit the frequency with which advertisements are displayed and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. Marketing cookies are often placed by third-party networks and require explicit, prior consent.

Legal Basis and Consent Mechanisms

The lawful use of cookies is grounded in Article 6 GDPR. Strictly necessary cookies are processed under Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, as they are necessary for the performance of a service requested by the user. Functional, analytical (where non-anonymised), and marketing cookies are processed on the basis of the user’s consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

In accordance with CNIL guidance, consent for cookies must be informed, specific, unambiguous, and expressed by a clear affirmative action. Upon the user’s first visit to our website, a banner shall be displayed informing the user of the categories of cookies used and requesting the user to accept, refuse, or manage preferences. No cookies other than those strictly necessary shall be placed on the user’s device until the user has expressed consent. The refusal of cookies shall not affect access to the website, though certain features may be degraded.

Consent choices are recorded and stored for evidence purposes. Users retain the right to modify or withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal. Such modification may be effected through the cookie settings tool on our website or through browser settings.

Retention Periods and International Transfers

Cookies are retained for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which they are placed. Strictly necessary cookies generally expire at the end of the browsing session. Functional cookies are retained for a duration proportionate to their purpose, generally not exceeding thirteen months. Analytical and marketing cookies, whether first-party or third-party, shall not remain active for more than thirteen months, in accordance with CNIL recommendations, unless anonymised data is used for longer-term statistical purposes.

Where cookies or related technologies result in the transfer of personal data outside the European Economic Area, such transfers shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter V GDPR. This may include transfers to jurisdictions recognised by the European Commission as providing adequate protection, or the implementation of Standard Contractual Clauses adopted by the Commission. Riolith Media shall take all steps necessary to ensure that such transfers do not compromise the fundamental rights and freedoms of data subjects.

Rights of Users and Exercise of Control

Users have the right to exercise all rights conferred under Chapter III GDPR in respect of personal data collected through cookies. These rights include access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection. In particular, users may object at any time to the use of cookies for direct marketing or profiling purposes. Where consent is the legal basis for processing, users may withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Users may also exercise technical control over cookies through their browser settings. Most browsers allow users to block all cookies, to accept only certain categories, or to receive a notification before a cookie is placed. Instructions for managing cookies are available in the “Help” section of most browsers. Users should be aware that disabling certain cookies may impair the proper functioning of the site.

Updates and Contact

This Cookie Policy may be amended or updated at any time to reflect changes in law, regulatory guidance, or the practices of Riolith Media. The revised version will be published on this page together with the effective date. Users are encouraged to review the Policy regularly. Continued use of the site following publication of an updated Policy shall constitute acceptance of its terms.

For further information regarding the use of cookies, the exercise of rights, or any related inquiry, you may contact us at privacy@riolith.com.