Cookie Policy
Last update: October 15, 2025
At Octopus Community, we use cookies and similar technologies on our websites and digital services (the "Sites") to enhance your user experience, analyze how our services are used, and deliver content tailored to your preferences. This policy explains how we use these technologies and outlines your options for managing them.
This page supplements our Privacy Policy.
1. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies enable a site to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.
We also use similar technologies, such as pixels, web beacons, or scripts, which perform similar functions.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our Sites:
2.1 Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our Sites. For example, they enable authentication and secure form submissions. Without them, certain essential features may not work.
Example: user authentication, securing forms.
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our Sites (pages visited, time spent, etc.) to help us improve their performance and usability. The data collected is anonymized.
Example: tools like Google Analytics.
2.3 Personalization Cookies: These cookies allow us to remember your preferences (language, region, etc.) and enhance your user experience.
Example: displaying content in your preferred language.
2.4 Advertising and Tracking Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver relevant ads to you and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. They may be placed by us or third-party partners (e.g., social networks, advertising platforms).
Example: retargeting based on your interactions with our site.
3. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
We rely on our legitimate interests to use essential cookies to ensure the functionality and security of our Sites. For all other types of cookies, we rely on your consent, in compliance with GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive requirements.
4. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
4.1 Cookie Settings on Our Sites: During your first visit, a banner will inform you about the use of non-essential cookies and allow you to manage your preferences through a cookie management tool.
4.2 Browser Settings: You can configure your browser to block certain types of cookies or delete those already installed. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our Sites.
4.3 Withdrawing Consent: You can modify or withdraw your consent at any time via the "Manage My Preferences" link available at the bottom of our web pages.
5. Cookies Retention Period
The retention period for cookies depends on their type:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Retained for a maximum of 13 months unless otherwise justified.
6. Sharing Information Collected Through Cookies
Some information collected through cookies may be shared with:
- Our service providers for analytics or advertising campaign management.
- Third-party platforms, such as social networks, to improve ad targeting.
We ensure that all partners adhere to strict data protection standards.
7. Contact Us
For any questions about this Cookie Policy or to exercise your rights (access, rectification, objection, etc.), please contact us at the following address: contact@octopuscommunity.com
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect legislative or technological changes. Any updates will be communicated via an update to this page.