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Cookie Policy

Management of cookies and tracking technologies on SkillFlow DevOps

Last updated: January 15, 2024

Manage your cookie preferences

You can choose which types of cookies you want to allow. Your choices will be saved and applied on your next visits.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of the site and cannot be disabled.

Always active

Cookies used:

skillflow_sessionMaintains your login session
SessionSkillFlow
csrf_tokenProtection against CSRF attacks
SessionSkillFlow
cookie_consentRemembers your cookie preferences
1 yearSkillFlow

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how you use our site so we can improve it.

Cookies used:

_gaDistinguishes unique users
2 yearsGoogle Analytics
_ga_*Maintains the session state
2 yearsGoogle Analytics
_gidDistinguishes unique users
24 hoursGoogle Analytics

Functional Cookies

These cookies help improve your experience by remembering your preferences.

Cookies used:

theme_preferenceRemembers your theme (light/dark)
1 yearSkillFlow
language_preferenceRemembers your preferred language
1 yearSkillFlow
video_qualityRemembers your video preferences
6 monthsSkillFlow

Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to show you relevant advertisements.

Cookies used:

__gadsGoogle personalized advertising
13 monthsGoogle AdSense
__gpiMeasures advertising effectiveness
13 monthsGoogle AdSense
IDEDoubleClick targeted advertising
13 monthsGoogle DoubleClick

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over a given period.

Cookies do not contain any information that personally identifies you, but they can help us personalize your experience and improve our service.

2. Why do we use cookies?

We use cookies to:

  • Essential operation: maintain your login session and secure the site
  • Service improvement: understand how you use our platform
  • Personalization: remember your preferences (theme, language, video quality)
  • Analytics: measure performance and optimize the user experience
  • Advertising: display relevant ads and fund our free content

3. Types of cookies used

3.1 Session vs. persistent cookies

  • Session cookies: deleted when the browser is closed
  • Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a set period

3.2 First-party vs. third-party cookies

  • First-party cookies: placed directly by SkillFlow
  • Third-party cookies: placed by our partners (Google, etc.)

3.3 Classification by purpose

  • Strictly necessary: essential for operation
  • Preferences: remembering your choices
  • Statistics: anonymous audience measurement
  • Marketing: personalized advertising

4. Third-party cookies

We use third-party services that may place their own cookies:

4.1 Google Analytics

4.2 Hosting services

  • Technical cookies for performance
  • Security and DDoS protection

4.3 Social networks

  • Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn share buttons
  • Embedded widgets and features

5. Google AdSense

5.1 Personalized advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google uses cookies to:

  • Display relevant ads based on your interests
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
  • Avoid showing ads you have already seen
  • Detect and prevent advertising fraud

5.2 AdSense cookies used

  • __gads: personalized advertising (13 months)
  • __gpi: effectiveness measurement (13 months)
  • IDE: DoubleClick targeting (13 months)

5.3 Advertising opt-out

You can disable ad personalization:

6. Manage cookies

6.1 Preference center

Use our preference center at the top of this page to precisely control which cookies you want to allow.

6.2 Consent banner

On your first visit, a banner lets you choose your preferences. You can change these choices at any time.

6.3 Impact of disabling

Disabling certain cookies may affect:

  • Your browsing experience
  • Content personalization
  • Remembering your preferences
  • The operation of certain features

7. Browser settings

You can also manage cookies via your browser settings:

7.1 Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

7.2 Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

7.3 Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data

7.4 Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and stored data

Note: Blocking all cookies may prevent our site from working properly.

8. Updates

This cookie policy may be updated to reflect changes in our practices or regulations. We will inform you of significant changes via our site or by email.

We encourage you to check this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.

9. Contact

For any questions regarding our use of cookies:

Email: privacy@skillflow.fr
DPO: dpo@skillflow.fr
Address: SkillFlow SAS, 123 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris