Cookie Policy
Valormen Editorial Platform
About This Policy
At Valormen, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your reading experience and understand how readers interact with our editorial content. This policy explains what cookies are, which types we use, and how you can manage your preferences.
Last updated: 2024 | Location: 700 Allée des Cèdres, Saint-Vulbas
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What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our site. They contain information that helps websites remember your preferences and activity. Cookies are widely used across the internet to improve user experience and site functionality.
Note: Cookies cannot identify you personally unless you provide personal information. They are not viruses or malware and cannot access other files on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the site to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, security, and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate effectively.
Status: Always active | Can be disabled? No (disabling may affect functionality)
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our content. They collect anonymized data about page views, scroll depth, time spent reading, and which articles are most popular. This information helps our editorial team improve content quality and layout.
Status: Active by default | Can be disabled? Yes
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices while browsing, such as font size preferences, reading history, saved articles, language selection, and theme preferences (light/dark mode). They enhance your personalized reading experience.
Status: Active by default | Can be disabled? Yes
Advertising & Marketing Cookies
We use cookies from advertising partners to display relevant content and manage our operations. These cookies help us understand which topics interest our readers and ensure our editorial content aligns with reader interests. They may also help partners deliver content recommendations across platforms.
Status: Active by default | Can be disabled? Yes
Social Media Cookies
When you interact with social media buttons or plugins on our site (such as "Share" or "Follow"), those platforms may set their own cookies. These are governed by the privacy policies of those social media companies.
Status: Set by third parties | Can be disabled? Yes (via social media settings)
How We Use Cookies
- Improving Content: Understanding which articles resonate with readers and how they consume content
- Site Performance: Monitoring page load times, errors, and technical performance to ensure reliability
- Personalizing Experience: Remembering your reading preferences, saved articles, and display settings
- Security: Protecting against fraud and maintaining the security of our platform
- Editorial Analytics: Tracking article performance, reader engagement, and content trends
Cookie Reference Table
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_valormen_session |
Essential | Maintains user session and site functionality | Until session ends |
_ga |
Analytics | Google Analytics - tracks page views and user behavior | 2 years |
_gid |
Analytics | Google Analytics - session tracking | 24 hours |
valormen_theme |
Functional | Stores your display theme preference (light/dark mode) | 1 year |
valormen_font_size |
Functional | Stores your preferred font size for reading | 1 year |
valormen_language |
Functional | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
valormen_saved_articles |
Functional | Tracks articles you've saved for later reading | 1 year |
NID |
Marketing | Google Ad services - content relevance | 6 months |
_fbp |
Marketing | Facebook - platform analytics and content recommendations | 3 months |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to accept or reject all cookies, or be notified when a cookie is sent. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data → Cookies
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of interest-based advertising through industry tools:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): optout.aboutads.info
- Your Online Choices (YOC): youronlinechoices.com
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect this setting, please note that not all websites recognize or respond to DNT signals. If you enable DNT, you may experience reduced functionality on some sites.
Important Information
Third-Party Cookies
Our site uses cookies from third-party services including Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Facebook. These companies have their own privacy policies that govern their use of cookies. We recommend reviewing their privacy statements for more information about their data practices.
Policy Changes
Valormen may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. We will notify readers of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date and posting the revised policy on this page. Continued use of the site after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your data:
- Right to access information about cookies we use
- Right to control non-essential cookies
- Right to withdraw consent for cookie usage
- Right to lodge complaints with data protection authorities
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our use of cookies or need to report a concern, our editorial team is here to help. Please contact us for content and platform inquiries:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 700 Allée des Cèdres, Saint-Vulbas
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 7 business days.
Learn More
For more information about our editorial practices and how we handle reader data, please review our other policies:
This Cookie Policy is effective as of 2024 and applies to all readers accessing Valormen content.
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