Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 29, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your browsing experience. Cookies contain limited information and cannot harm your device or access personal files.
The Archipel website uses cookies to enhance functionality, analyze site usage, and remember your preferences. This policy explains which cookies we use and how you can control them.
Cookie Types We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for website functionality - Always Active
These cookies are necessary for basic website operation and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility features.
Examples: Session management, security authentication, contact form submission, cookie consent preferences.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand site usage
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including which pages are visited most often and how users navigate through the site. The data helps us improve website structure and content.
Examples: Google Analytics tracking page views, session duration, bounce rate, and traffic sources. Data is aggregated and anonymous.
Marketing Cookies
Used for advertising and tracking
These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements. They may be set by advertising partners with our permission.
Examples: Ad personalization, conversion tracking, remarketing campaigns, social media sharing buttons.
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings
These cookies remember choices you make to give you a more personalized experience. They store settings like language preference, region, or display options.
Examples: Language selection, region preferences, display customization, remembered form inputs.
Your Cookie Preferences
Manage your cookie preferences using the toggles above. Your choices will be saved and applied across all pages of the Archipel website.
Your cookie preferences have been saved.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are placed by third-party services we use to enhance functionality or analyze usage. These services may include:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects anonymous data about page visits, session duration, and user navigation patterns. This information helps us improve site structure and content.
Social Media Platforms
If we embed social media content or sharing buttons, the respective platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) may place cookies to track interactions and show relevant content.
Advertising Networks
We may work with advertising partners who use cookies to show relevant ads based on your browsing behavior. These cookies do not contain personally identifiable information.
Third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of those services. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they handle data.
Cookie Duration
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. Used for essential functions like maintaining login status during your visit.
Persistent Cookies
Stored on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Essential cookies typically expire after 12 months. Analytics cookies may last up to 24 months. Preference cookies remain until you change your settings or clear your browser data.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Below are instructions for common browsers:
Google Chrome
1. Click the three-dot menu in the top right corner
2. Select "Settings" then "Privacy and security"
3. Click "Cookies and other site data"
4. Choose your preferred cookie settings
5. To delete existing cookies, click "See all site data and permissions"
Mozilla Firefox
1. Click the menu button and select "Settings"
2. Select "Privacy & Security" panel
3. Under "Cookies and Site Data" choose your preference
4. To delete cookies, click "Clear Data"
5. Select "Cookies and Site Data" and click "Clear"
Safari
1. Click "Safari" menu then "Preferences"
2. Click "Privacy" tab
3. Choose "Block all cookies" or customize settings
4. To delete existing cookies, click "Manage Website Data"
5. Select cookies to remove or click "Remove All"
Microsoft Edge
1. Click the three-dot menu and select "Settings"
2. Click "Cookies and site permissions"
3. Click "Manage and delete cookies and site data"
4. Toggle "Block third-party cookies" if desired
5. Click "See all cookies and site data" to manage or delete
Note for Mobile Browsers: Cookie management on mobile devices follows similar patterns but may vary by operating system. Check your mobile browser's settings menu for cookie controls.
Your Rights
Right to Withdraw Consent
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by returning to this page and adjusting the toggles above, or by managing cookies through your browser settings.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling essential cookies will prevent the website from functioning properly. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your browsing experience but will prevent us from improving the site based on usage patterns. Disabling marketing and preference cookies will result in less personalized content and advertisements.
Contact for Questions
If you have questions about our cookie usage or wish to exercise your rights regarding cookie data, contact us at [email protected].