Last Updated: October 29, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Sylvaine Francine (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, https://sylvainefrancine.com.
By using our site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you choose to disable them in your browser or through our cookie consent tool.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device and remember information about your visit — such as your preferences, login status, or pages viewed.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
- Persistent cookies (remain stored until they expire or are deleted)
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
a. Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., navigation, security, and payment form functionality). You cannot opt out of these cookies without affecting core site operation.
b. Performance & Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website — which pages are visited, how long users stay, and what browsers or devices are used.
This helps us improve our content and user experience.
Google Analytics may collect:
- Anonymized IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited
- Time spent on each page
You can learn how Google uses this data here:
👉 https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
c. Functional Cookies
These remember user choices (such as language preferences or form data) to enhance user experience.
We do not use cookies for advertising or marketing.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services integrated into our website, such as:
- Stripe, for secure payment processing
- Google, for analytics and embedded content
Each third party has its own privacy and cookie policies. You can review:
- Stripe: https://stripe.com/cookies-policy/legal
- Google: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
5. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. The links below explain how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
If you disable cookies, some parts of our site may not function properly.
6. Your Consent (EU Visitors)
When you first visit our site from the EU, a banner will appear asking you to accept or reject non-essential cookies (such as analytics cookies).
You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences or clearing cookies from your browser.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: contact@sylvainefrancine.com
Website: https://sylvainefrancine.com
