Cookie Policy
This cookie policy explains what cookies Silenus (silenusnet.com) uses, why we use them and what choices you have. Silenus Média SAS is the operator of this site, established at 49 Rue de la Division Leclerc, 50300 Avranches, France.
1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow a site to recognise your browser on subsequent visits, remember your preferences, and gather information about how you use the site. Cookies do not typically contain information that identifies you directly, but they can be combined with other data that does.
2. Categories of cookies we use
Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the site to function and cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality. They do not track you for advertising purposes and do not require your consent under GDPR or the French ePrivacy rules (loi Informatique et Libertés).
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
silenus_cookie |
Records your cookie consent choice so we do not show the banner on every page | 12 months |
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors navigate the site — which articles are most read, how long people spend on a page, and what search terms led them here. This data is aggregated; it does not identify individual visitors. Analytics cookies are only set if you accept them via the cookie banner.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics | Stores and counts page views | 2 years |
We use analytics only to understand editorial performance — which topics readers find useful — not to build advertising profiles or sell data.
3. Cookies we do not use
We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, social media tracking pixels, or any cookies designed to build profiles for targeted advertising. We do not use third-party ad networks.
4. How to manage cookies
Via our cookie banner
When you first visit silenusnet.com, a banner appears at the bottom of the page. You may accept all cookies or choose essential cookies only. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for this site and revisiting the page, which will cause the banner to reappear.
Via your browser
All major browsers allow you to view, block and delete cookies through their settings menus. Blocking all cookies will affect site functionality; blocking only third-party cookies will prevent analytics while keeping essential cookies active. Relevant browser instructions:
Opt-out tools for analytics
If you have accepted analytics cookies and wish to opt out of Google Analytics specifically, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Local storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to record your cookie consent choice (silenus_cookie). Local storage persists until manually cleared and does not expire automatically. It is not transmitted to our servers with each request, unlike cookies.
6. Updates to this policy
We may update this policy if our cookie practices change. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. If we introduce new cookies that require consent, we will notify you via the consent banner.
7. Contact
Questions about our use of cookies can be directed to us through the form at Talk to Us or by telephone at +33983976437. Our full privacy practices are described in the Privacy Policy.