Cookie Management Policy

  1. Definition of Cookies

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit a website.
Cookies enable the website to recognize your device during subsequent visits, remember your preferences, and enhance your browsing experience.

Cookies may be “session” cookies (automatically deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (retained for a predetermined period or until manually deleted).

  1. Purpose of the Cookies Used

The website woncaeurope2026.org uses several categories of cookies for different purposes, as detailed below:

Category Purpose Examples / Notes
Strictly Necessary Cookies Essential for the operation of the website (e.g., session management, security, navigation). Without these cookies, certain website functionalities would not work properly. Session ID, authentication cookies
Performance / Analytical Cookies Allow measurement of website audience and traffic statistics (pages visited, duration of visits, potential errors) to improve performance and usability. Google Analytics (_ga, _gid)
Preference Cookies Remember user preferences (language selection, display settings, etc.) to provide a customized browsing experience. Language choice cookie
Marketing / Advertising Cookies Used to track visitors for the purpose of targeted advertising or profiling to display content and ads tailored to users’ interests. Third-party advertising cookies
  1. Consent

Upon your first visit to the site, a cookie banner or consent management module will appear, clearly informing you of the use and purpose of each cookie category.

You may choose to accept or refuse non-essential cookies (i.e., performance, preference, and marketing cookies). Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent under applicable regulations.

Consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous, in accordance with the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC as amended).

  1. Refusal and Deactivation

If you refuse analytical or marketing cookies, the website will remain accessible, though certain functions or personalized features may be limited.

You may also deactivate or delete cookies via your browser settings.
However, this may result in a less optimized browsing experience.

Links to cookie management instructions for major browsers:

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Safari
    • Microsoft Edge
  1. Retention Period
    • Strictly necessary cookies are retained only for the duration of your browsing session or for a period technically justified to ensure website functionality.
    • Analytical and preference cookies are retained for a reasonable duration, generally up to 12 months, unless a shorter or longer period is required by local regulation or CNIL recommendation.
    • Marketing and advertising cookies may be retained for a longer duration, but always within the limits permitted by applicable data protection law.
  1. List of Cookies Used

Below is an indicative table that must be updated according to the cookies actually used on the website:

Cookie Name Provider Category Purpose Retention Period
_ga Google Analytics Performance / Analytical Measure site audience and usage statistics 12 months
_gid Google Analytics Performance / Analytical Differentiate between users 24 hours
language_cookie WONCA Europe 2026 Preference Remember selected language 1 month
ad_cookie Third-party provider Marketing / Advertising Display targeted advertising 6 months
  1. Third-Party Services

Some cookies may be deposited or accessed by external services, such as Google Analytics, social networks, video hosting platforms, or advertising networks.

These third parties may collect and process data according to their own privacy and cookie policies.
The WONCA Europe 2026 website clearly identifies any such third-party services used and provides direct links to their privacy notices.

Examples include:

  1. Users’ Rights

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and French data protection law, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

    • Right of access: to obtain a copy of your personal data;
    • Right of rectification: to correct inaccurate or incomplete data;
    • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) in cases provided for by law;
    • Right to restriction of processing;
    • Right to object, including to the use of cookies for marketing or profiling purposes;
    • Right to data portability, where applicable.

You may exercise these rights by contacting the site administrator:
📧 Email: woncaeurope2026@overcome.fr
or via the contact form available on the website.

Requests will be handled within the legal time limits established by the GDPR (one month, extendable to two months in complex cases).

  1. Data Controller

WONCA Europe 2026
Address: 13–15 rue des Sablons, 75116 Paris, France
Email: woncaeurope2026@overcome.fr

The Organizer acts as data controller with respect to cookie-related processing carried out on the website.