Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the Website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit (e.g., language preferences, login details, or browsing activities).

Cookies may be:

First-party cookies: Set by our Website.
Third-party cookies: Set by external service providers.

Cookies may also be:

Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or are deleted by you.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website and cannot be switched off. They enable functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and cookie consent preferences.

Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

2.2 Preference (Functional) Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember your preferences, such as language settings or region.

Legal basis: Your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

2.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website, collect statistical data, and improve functionality. Examples include Google Analytics or similar tools.

Legal basis: Your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

2.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to show personalised ads or limit how often ads are displayed. They may be set by third-party advertising networks.

Legal basis: Your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow certain third parties to place cookies on your device through our Website for analytics, marketing, or social media integration. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies.

Examples may include:

Google Analytics
Facebook Pixel
YouTube
Embedded social media content

We do not control third-party cookies, and you should review their policies for more details.

4. Cookie Consent and Your Choices

When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You may:

Accept all cookies
Reject all non-essential cookies
Customise your cookie preferences

You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your settings in the Cookie Settings link (found at the bottom of the Website).

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies
Delete existing cookies
Set notifications before cookies are stored

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.

5. Legal Basis for Processing Cookies

We rely on the following legal bases:

Strictly necessary cookies: Legitimate interest under GDPR Article 6(1)(f).
All other cookies: Your explicit consent under GDPR Article 6(1)(a).

6. Data Retention

Cookies are stored for a limited duration:

Session cookies: until you close your browser
Persistent cookies: up to 12 months unless deleted earlier

We do not store personal data for longer than necessary.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate data
Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, contact:

LABORATOIRE IKI
Email: info (at) laboratoire-iki.com
Address: 105 rue des Tramways, 59116 Houplines, FRANCE
Phone: +33 3 20 93 69 47

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

Last updated: 21st November 2025.