Ing'ink Cookie Policy

Effective Date: November 1st, 2025

1. General Provisions and Data Controller

This Policy explains how Ing'ink (Olga Krokhicheva, Artiste-auteur, SIRET: 943 295 212 00014) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies in accordance with GDPR and CNIL guidelines.

2. What are Cookies and Why Do We Use Them?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They are used to ensure the proper functioning of the site, remember your settings, and analyze traffic.

3. Categories of Cookies Used

3.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Consent Not Required)

These cookies are crucial for providing security and core functions (e.g., user authentication, session security, and contact form data storage).

• Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest.
• Examples of Services: Supabase (for login, session management, and contact form data storage), Netlify (basic technical operation).

3.2. Payment Cookies (Consent Not Required)

These cookies are necessary for the secure processing of quarterly or annual subscriptions and sponsorship support.

• Legal Basis: Performance of a Contract.
• Examples of Services: Stripe (for transaction processing and payment data security).

3.3. Analytical and Functional Cookies (Active Consent Required)

These cookies help us improve the site by measuring traffic and analyzing user behavior. They also remember your preferences (language, currency).

• Legal Basis: Your active consent.
• Examples of Services: Google Analytics (for statistical data collection).

3.4. Communication and Marketing Cookies (Active Consent Required)

These cookies are used for email communications, newsletters, and marketing campaigns.

• Legal Basis: Your active consent.
• Examples of Services: MailerLite (for newsletters and transactional emails).

We do not use marketing or advertising cookies for personalized advertising purposes.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookie retention periods vary:

• Session Cookies: Deleted automatically once you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Stored for up to 13 months, after which your consent must be renewed (per CNIL guidelines).

5. Your Consent and Management

In accordance with GDPR and CNIL, you have the right to refuse the use of cookies as easily as you accept them.

5.1. Consent Banner: Upon first visiting the site, you will be presented with a banner offering the options "Accept All," "Refuse."

5.2. Withdrawing Consent: You may change or withdraw your consent at any time through your browser settings.

6. Data Transfers Outside the EU

The use of Google Analytics (USA) and other services may involve the transfer of data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure the legality of this transfer by using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).