What is the purpose of our Cookie Policy?
MIA Assurances, which operates the website www.mia-assurances.com, attaches great importance to the confidentiality of your personal data, which for us represents a guarantee of seriousness and trust, including with regard to cookies.
In this respect, our Cookie Policy reflects our commitment to ensuring compliance within MIA Assurances with all applicable rules relating to personal data protection, and more specifically to cookies used when you browse our website.
If you would like more information about how we process your personal data, we invite you to consult our Privacy Policy, which is available at any time on our website.
What is a cookie and can it directly identify you?
A cookie is a small “text” file placed and hosted by a server on your device (e.g. smartphone, tablet or computer) when you visit a website.
A cookie does not allow us to identify you personally. It only allows us to identify your device via your IP address and certain information related to your browsing (e.g. browsing time, pages viewed, screen size, etc.).
What is a technical cookie and why do we use it?
The proper functioning of our website requires the use of technical cookies, which we may use without your prior consent, based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional website.
For example, a technical cookie allows the website to remember your language settings and display preferences to improve future navigation.
Although we do not recommend it, you can object to these cookies through your browser settings (Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Firefox and Opera).
However, this may degrade your browsing experience. To restore optimal navigation, technical cookies will need to be re-enabled.
What is a statistical cookie and why do we use it?
A statistical cookie allows us to analyse how you use the website (e.g. time spent, pages visited) in order to improve your experience and provide services better suited to your needs.
For our website, we use statistical cookies that require your prior consent, which is collected through our cookie banner.
What is an advertising cookie and why do we use it?
An advertising cookie may be used to display ads or identify how a visitor arrived on a site (e.g. Google, Bing).
We guarantee that we do not use any advertising cookies on our website.
What personal data do we process through cookies and for how long?
The personal data processed through cookies includes:
Your IP address and a user ID created during your first visit, retained for up to 13 months
If you consent to statistical cookies: browsing data (pages visited, duration, etc.), retained for up to 13 months, not extended without a new connection after the 14th month
Data related to viewing videos hosted on MIA Assurances’ YouTube channel, retained for up to 13 months
After the retention periods expire, no identifiable data is kept. Data may only be anonymised for statistical purposes.
How can you control the use of cookies?
You can accept or refuse cookies at any time via our cookie banner.
If the banner is no longer displayed, you can:
Manage cookies via the “manage cookies” tab on our website
Configure your browser settings (Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Firefox, Opera)
What rights do you have regarding data processed through cookies?
You have the following rights:
- Right of access and copy
- Right to rectification
- Right to object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restriction of processing
- Right to data portabilityRight to define instructions regarding your data after death
Requests must be made by you (or your authorised representative) at: dpo@mia-assurances.com.
We may request proof of identity and will respond within one month (extendable to three months in complex cases).
We reserve the right to refuse excessive or unfounded requests.
Can your data be transferred outside the European Union?
Statistical cookies may transfer your IP address and user ID outside the European Union in order to function.
In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to guarantee adequate data protection and confidentiality.
Who can you contact for more information?
We have appointed an independent Data Protection Officer (DPO).
You can contact them at any time at: dpo@mia-assurances.com
How can you contact the CNIL?
You may contact the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL):
CNIL Complaints Department
3 place de Fontenoy – TSA 80751
75334 Paris Cedex 07
Phone: +33 1 53 73 22 22
Can the Cookie Policy be modified?
We may update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect new legal requirements or new data processing activities.