Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Avento Consulting (“we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website https://aventoconsulting.com/ (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help the website recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or login status.
3. Types of cookies we use
We use the following types of cookies on our Website:
Strictly Necessary Cookies (No consent required)
These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Without these, the Website cannot operate correctly.
Performance and Analytics Cookies (Consent required)
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Website, such as which pages are visited most often and if there are any errors. This helps us improve the Website’s performance. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information and data is used in aggregate.
Functional Cookies (No consent required when strictly necessary)
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as language or region) to provide a more personalized experience.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies (Consent required)
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you based on your interests. They may also limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns.
4. Cookies used on this Website
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Category | Duration | Third Party | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session state | Strictly Necessary | Session | None | No consent required |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Strictly Necessary | Session | None | No consent required |
| _ga (Google Analytics) | Collects anonymous usage data | Performance/Analytics | 2 years | Consent required | |
| _gid (Google Analytics) | Collects anonymous usage data | Performance/Analytics | 24 hours | Consent required | |
| ga[ID] | Google Analytics session state | Performance/Analytics | 2 years | Consent required | |
| lang_preference | Remembers your language preference | Functional | 1 year | None | No consent required |
| fr (Facebook) | Used for targeted advertising | Marketing | 3 months | Consent required |
5. Your cookie choices
Giving Consent:
When you first visit our Website, you’ll see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can:
- Accept All – Consent to all cookie categories
- Reject All – Only allow strictly necessary cookies
- Manage Preferences – Choose specific cookie categories
Managing Your Preferences:
You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner by choosing to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also change your cookie settings or withdraw your consent at any time by:
- Adjusting your browser settings
- Using the cookie preference manager on our Website
- Clicking the cookie preferences link in our website footer
- Contacting us at contact@aventoconsulting.com
Important: Withdrawing consent is as easy as giving it, in compliance with GDPR requirements.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website and your user experience.
6. Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
Data Controller: Google LLC
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Facebook Pixel
Purpose: Advertising and social media integration
Data Controller: Meta Platforms, Inc.
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
7. Data Transfers
Some of our cookie providers may transfer data outside the EU/EEA. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through adequacy decisions and Standard Contractual Clauses.
8. Updates to Cookie Usage
We will notify you of material changes to our cookie usage through:
- Updated cookie banner notifications
- Email notifications for significant changes
- Prominent website notices
We do not rely on “check back regularly” clauses. You will be actively informed of changes that require new consent.
9. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have rights regarding data collected through cookies:
- Access – Request information about cookie data we hold
- Rectification – Correct inaccurate cookie-related data
- Erasure – Request deletion of cookie data
- Portability – Receive your cookie data in structured format
- Objection – Object to cookie-based processing
10. More information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
11. Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Avento Consulting
Email: contact@aventoconsulting.com