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Cookie policy

Cookie policy

Introduction

Our website uses cookies to improve your user experience, measure site traffic, and ensure proper website functionality. This policy explains what types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit our website. Cookies allow us to recognize you on future visits and collect information about your use of the site.

Types of cookies we use

We use various cookies to measure traffic and integrate services that enhance site interactivity.

  • Essential cookies: these cookies are necessary to ensure the website functions properly: Tarteaucitron is used to store your consent choices, retained for 6 months.
  • Audience measurement cookies: we use Matomo, a French web analytics tool, to collect and analyze data related to your visit to our website in order to continuously improve the information provided. Matomo allows the collected data to be hosted locally on a university server. Matomo does not transmit personal data to third parties. It installs cookies, which are text files placed on your computer that collect personal data solely to provide visitor statistics (number of page views, number of visits, visitor activity on the site, and return frequency).  

Matomo

Connection data: When browsing the websites and intranets of Université Grenoble Alpes, we collect personal information about you, such as the date and time of connection and/or browsing, browser type, browser language, and your IP address (retained for 36 months).

  • _pk_id: used to store your unique visitor ID (if Matomo audience measurement is active), retained for 13 months
  • _pk_ses: used for the temporary storage of your visit data (if Matomo audience measurement is active), retained for 30 minutes
  • Third-party cookies: these are cookies used by third parties, such as social networks and audio-video platforms. You can decline these cookies when visiting our websites.

The third-party services used on our sites are: LinkedIn, YouTube.

Cookie management

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time. Here is how:

Browser settings

You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Instructions vary depending on the browser. Consult your browser's help section for more information.

Consent banners

When you visit our website for the first time, a banner informs you about the use of cookies. You can accept or decline certain types of cookies.

Your rights

In accordance with European Regulation 2016/679, you have the right to request access to, rectification of, erasure of, or restriction of the processing of your personal data. To exercise your rights, please consult our privacy policy.

Changes to our cookie policy

This policy is subject to change. Any modifications will be published on this page, and we encourage you to check it regularly.

Contact

To exercise these rights, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at the following address: dpoatgrenet.fr / Phone: +33 (0)4 56 52 90 44.
In the event of an unresolved legitimate dispute, you may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (see cnil.fr).

Published on July 4, 2025

Updated on July 4, 2025