Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how French Link Building Services ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at https://frenchlinkbuilding.services. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we process personal data.
We are committed to transparency about our use of cookies and to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the French Data Protection Act (Loi Informatique et Libertés), and CNIL guidance on cookies and other trackers.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators. Cookies may be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remaining on your device for a defined period or until you delete them).
Similar technologies include web beacons (pixel tags), local storage, and scripts that collect usage information. References to "cookies" in this policy include these comparable technologies unless otherwise stated.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, submitting contact forms, or navigating between pages. Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under GDPR and ePrivacy rules.
- Cookie consent preferences: stores your cookie consent choices so we do not ask you repeatedly.
- Security cookies: help protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats.
- Session management: maintain your session state as you navigate the Website.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously or in aggregated form. Analytics cookies are only placed with your consent. They allow us to measure page views, traffic sources, user journeys, and content engagement to improve our Website and services.
- Google Analytics: collects anonymised usage data including pages visited, time on site, bounce rate, and geographic region (country level). IP anonymisation is enabled. Data retention is set to 26 months.
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language preferences or form inputs. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. Functional cookies require your consent.
2.4 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies may be used to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertisements. We currently limit marketing cookies and only deploy them with your explicit consent. If we introduce marketing cookies in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly and your consent will be requested through our cookie banner.
3. Cookies We Use
The table below lists the main cookies that may be set when you visit our Website:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | French Link Building Services | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months | Strictly necessary |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for analytics | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for analytics | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users (24-hour window) | 24 hours | Analytics |
This list may be updated as we add or remove services. The cookie banner displayed on your first visit provides current information about active cookie categories.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies. The third party is responsible for how their cookies process your data, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies:
- Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy
We select third-party providers who demonstrate compliance with GDPR requirements and, where applicable, participate in recognised data protection frameworks.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Website, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically configure your browser to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete existing cookies. Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect Website functionality.
Guidance for managing cookies in common browsers:
5.3 Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
We process cookie data on the following legal bases:
- Strictly necessary cookies: legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure Website (no consent required).
- Analytics, functional, and marketing cookies: your consent, obtained through our cookie banner before non-essential cookies are placed. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.
7. Data Collected Through Cookies
Information collected through cookies may include IP address (anonymised where applicable), browser type, device type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and interaction events. This data may constitute personal data under the GDPR. For details on how we process, store, and protect this data, and for information about your rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
8. International Data Transfers
Some third-party cookie providers, including Google, may process data outside the European Economic Area. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions, in accordance with GDPR Chapter V requirements.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use, legal requirements, or our data practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Where changes materially affect your rights, we will seek renewed consent where required.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:
French Link Building Services
12 Rue de Rivoli, 75004 Paris, France
Email: fabi@site-media.co.uk
Phone: +33 1 86 65 42 10
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the CNIL at www.cnil.fr.