Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 17, 2025
1. Introduction
This website (biowest.net) uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and deliver tailored content. In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the guidelines of the CNIL (France’s data protection authority), we provide clear and transparent information about the cookies used, their purpose, and your rights.
2. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. It allows temporary storage of information about your interaction with the site.
3. Categories of cookies used
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Consent Not Required)
| Cookie Name | Domain | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| pll_language | biowest.net | Stores the user’s language preference | Session |
| sbjs_current | biowest.net | Tracks current traffic source (Sourcebuster.js) | Session |
| sbjs_first | biowest.net | Records the original traffic source | Session |
| sbjs_current_add | biowest.net | Additional data on current session source | Session |
| sbjs_first_add | biowest.net | Additional data on first visit source | Session |
| sbjs_migrations | biowest.net | Sourcebuster version management | Session |
| sbjs_udata | biowest.net | Stores user agent and session metadata | Session |
B. Analytics and Audience Measurement Cookies (Consent Required)
| Cookie Name | Domain | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | biowest.net | Google Analytics – Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_WQHJMZVFZ5 | biowest.net | Google Analytics – Persists session state | 2 years |
| _pk_id.* | biowest.net | Matomo – Unique visitor ID | 13 months |
| _pk_ses.* | biowest.net | Matomo – Temporary session cookie | 30 minutes |
C. Cookie Consent and Management (Set by Axeptio)
| Cookie Name | Domain | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| axeptio_all_vendors | biowest.net | Stores all vendors selected by the user | 1 year |
| axeptio_authorized_vendors | biowest.net | Stores the list of vendors the user consented to | 1 year |
| axeptio_cookies | biowest.net | Tracks user’s cookie consent configuration | 1 year |
D. Third-Party and Embedded Media Cookies (Consent Required)
| Cookie Name | Domain | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | youtube.com | Estimates bandwidth for optimal YouTube playback | 6 months |
| YSC | youtube.com | Tracks user interaction with embedded YouTube videos | Session |
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | youtube.com | Stores YouTube privacy preferences | 6 months |
| _clck | biowest.net | Clarity – Stores user ID and preferences | 1 year |
| _clsk | biowest.net | Clarity – Combines pageviews into a single session | 1 day |
| CLID | clarity.ms | Clarity – Identifies first-time visits | 1 year |
| MUID | clarity.ms | Microsoft – Tracks users across domains | 1 year |
4. Consent and Cookie Management
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner appears allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Refuse all cookies
- Customize your preferences
Your choice is stored for 6 months. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Manage my cookies” link located at the bottom of every page.
We use a consent management platform (Axeptio) that complies with CNIL guidelines.
5. Data Transfers Outside the EU
Some cookies (e.g., YouTube, Clarity) may result in the transfer of data to the United States. These transfers are subject to the European Commission’s standard contractual clauses or another appropriate legal mechanism.
6. Contact
If you have any questions about our cookie policy or how your personal data is handled:
Biowest France
Email: contact@biowest.net
7. Changes to this Policy
We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. If substantial changes are made, you will be informed upon your next visit to the site.