Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 25, 2025
Our website, www.spm-therapeutics.com, uses cookies to provide users with a better experience while browsing our site and to improve our website.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small file made up of letters and numbers that we store on a user's browser or on the hard drive of their computer if they consent. Cookies contain information that is transferred to the user's computer hard drive.
In general, we use both first-party and third-party cookies. The cookies we use are called "first-party cookies," and the cookies used by our third-party partners and service providers are called "third-party cookies."
Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain on your device until you close your web browser. Many session cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website, as they generally allow you to navigate our website and use its features.
Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser or until you manually delete them (in the first case, the lifetime of the cookie depends on the specific cookie’s lifespan and your browser settings). Persistent cookies help us recognize you as an existing user of our website. This makes it easier and more convenient for you to return to our website or interact with its features. In addition, persistent cookies also help us recognize you when you visit a resource on our website from another website or application (such as an advertisement) and help us store information about your browsing habits on the web during the lifetime of the persistent cookie.
What are cookies used for and how do we use them?
Most websites use cookies. They serve various functions and differ based on their roles
To manage cookies specifically on our website, you can at any time modify your preferences by activating or deactivating cookies via our cookie banner.
These preferences are valid for up to 365 days. Please note that this cookie management is associated with the browser and device you are using. If you use a different device or browser during your next visit, the banner asking you to manage your cookies will reappear. For more information on how we collect, use, communicate, and store your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
We regularly perform cookie audits on our website and maintain an updated list of cookies. We classify the cookies into four main categories:
i. Necessary cookies (mandatory)
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. Therefore, they cannot be disabled.
They allow:
- to check if your browser accepts cookies;
- to ensure the security of your browsing;
- to facilitate the caching of browser content to help load pages faster.
The table below outlines the content of the necessary cookies we use:
ii. Marketing and advertising cookies
These cookies record users' visits, the pages they have visited, and the links they have followed. They are generally used to make a website and advertisements more relevant to the visitors' interests.
We do not currently use such advertising cookies. However, please note, for your information only, that these cookies can enable the following
- To customize the content displayed on your device in advertising spaces based on the information you provide;
- To offer personalized advice and tailored offers based on your point of origin (for example, if you come from a partner website);
- To adapt advertising spaces to the display characteristics of your device (language used, screen resolution, operating system, etc.);
- To customize content displayed on your device in advertising spaces according to your device's browsing history on a site;
- To customize content displayed on your device inadvertising spaces based on your location data.
iii. Statistical cookies
These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around our website when they use it. This helps us improve the functioning of our website, for example, by ensuring that users can easily find what they are looking for.
In addition, they allow us to:
- Improve the relevance and usability of our website to better meet your needs;
- Determine the number of times a user has visited our website.
iiv. Preference cookies
They are used to recognize users when they return to a website. These cookies allow the content to be personalized for them and to remember their preferences (for example, their language or region choice).
We do not currently use preference cookies.
How to manage your cookie preferences from your browser?
You can delete or disable cookies at any time from your browser.
To manage cookies in a particular browser, please refer to the following pages:
- Delete and manage cookies in Internet Explorer;
- Manage cookies and website data in Safari on Mac;
- Enable or disable cookies in Chrome;
- Allow and block cookies in Firefox; or
- How to clear cache, history, and cookies in Opera.
You can also manage cookies generally by modifying your smartphone settings:
- Clear history and cookies in Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch; or
- Delete your history and activity on Android.
For any questions or further information regarding this cookie policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at the following email address: info@spm-therapeutics.com