⚠️ Version 1.0: this policy covers the vigiloo.ai website in its current state. A section on e-commerce module cookies will be added when it launches (see section 7). In case of discrepancy, the French version prevails.
1. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. It lets the website remember information about your browsing (preferences, session, behaviour) to improve your experience and measure audience.
Trackers (pixels, tags, fingerprinting) perform similar functions and are subject to the same rules.
In accordance with article 82 of the French Data Protection Act and the CNIL guidelines, cookies that are not strictly necessary may only be placed with your prior consent.
2. Cookie management technologies
The vigiloo.ai website uses Google Tag Manager (container GTM-PJBCPXNS) to centralise the management of third-party tags and scripts. This system can trigger the loading of analytics or marketing trackers depending on the cookie categories you accept.
The website is built with WordPress (CMS) and Elementor (page builder), which place technical cookies essential for the website to work properly.
3. Categories of cookies used
3.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to work and for navigation. They cannot be disabled. They collect no data for advertising or tracking purposes.
Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
wordpress_* | Vigiloo (WordPress) | Administration session and authentication | Session | Essential |
wordpress_logged_in_* | Vigiloo (WordPress) | Keeps the logged-in user session | Session | Essential |
wp-settings-* | Vigiloo (WordPress) | User interface preferences | 1 year | Essential |
PHPSESSID | Vigiloo (Server) | PHP session identifier | Session | Essential |
vigiloo_cookie_consent | Vigiloo | Stores your cookie consent choices | 13 months | Essential |
3.2 Analytics and audience measurement cookies
These cookies let us measure and improve the website’s performance (page views, visit duration, bounce rate, traffic sources). They require your prior consent.
Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
_ga | Google Analytics (via GTM) | Unique visitor identification for statistics | 2 years | Analytics |
_ga_* | Google Analytics (via GTM) | Keeps the Analytics session state | 2 years | Analytics |
_gid | Google Analytics (via GTM) | Distinguishes users (session) | 24 hours | Analytics |
_gat | Google Analytics (via GTM) | Throttles the Analytics request rate | 1 minute | Analytics |
3.3 Social network cookies
The website includes links and buttons to our social network pages (LinkedIn, Facebook, X/Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, Instagram). These platforms may place cookies on your device when you interact with these elements or if you are logged in to these services. These cookies are subject to each social network’s privacy policy. They require your prior consent.
Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
_fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Tracks visits for Facebook advertising | 3 months | Social networks |
li_gc / lidc / bcookie | LinkedIn tracking and sharing | Up to 2 years | Social networks | |
guest_id / personalization_id | X (Twitter) | X personalisation and tracking | 2 years | Social networks |
_pinterest_* | Analysis of Pinterest use | 1 year | Social networks |
3.4 Marketing and remarketing cookies
Depending on your consent, Google Tag Manager may activate remarketing tags (e.g. Google Ads) to show Vigiloo ads while you browse other websites. These cookies require explicit consent.
Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
_gcl_au / _gcl_aw | Google Ads (via GTM) | Attribution of advertising conversions | 90 days | Marketing |
IDE / DSID | Google DoubleClick | Displays personalised advertising | 13 months | Marketing |
4. Cookie retention period
Retention periods are shown in the tables above. Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser. Other cookies are kept for the period shown, unless you delete them manually.
5. Managing your consent
5.1 Consent banner
On your first visit to vigiloo.ai, a cookie banner lets you accept or refuse the different categories of non-essential cookies. You can change your choices at any time from the Cookie Management Centre available at the bottom of every page.
5.2 Browser settings
You can also control cookies directly from your browser. Here are quick paths for the main browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Please note: blocking all cookies may affect some features of the website.
5.3 Specific opt-outs
You can opt out of data collection by Google Analytics with the official browser add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
For Google advertising cookies: myaccount.google.com/data-and-privacy.
For Facebook/Meta advertising cookies: www.facebook.com/privacy/policies/cookies.
6. Transfers outside the European Union
Some cookies (notably Google and Meta) may involve data transfers to the United States. These transfers are governed by standard contractual clauses and the EU–US Data Privacy Framework. To learn more, see each provider’s privacy policy.
7. E-commerce module: coming soon (v2.0)
When the Vigiloo e-commerce module launches, this policy will be updated (v2.0) to include cookies relating to the shopping basket, online payments, loyalty programmes and e-commerce retargeting tools. Users will be notified of this update.
8. Policy updates
Vigiloo reserves the right to amend this policy at any time. The current version is always available on vigiloo.ai. In the event of a substantial change affecting cookies subject to consent, your agreement will be requested again.
Current version: 1.0, dated 11 June 2026
9. Contact
For any question about the use of cookies on vigiloo.ai:
Email: contact@vigiloo.ai (subject: “Cookies – Request”)
Vigiloo, 11 Avenue du Val de Fontenay, 94120 Fontenay-sous-Bois, France
You can also lodge a complaint with the CNIL: www.cnil.fr
