POL – cookie policy

Last updated: 10/04/2026

1. Introduction

The VECTOBOL website uses cookies and similar technologies in order to:

  • ensure proper functioning of the website
  • measure website traffic
  • integrate external content (maps, videos)

During your first visit, a consent banner allows you to accept, refuse, or customize the use of non-essential cookies.

2. What are cookies?

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when visiting a website.

It allows recognition of users and collection of certain browsing information.

3. Types of cookies used

3.1 Strictly necessary cookies (functional)

These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and do not require prior consent.

They include:

  • WordPress (core functionality)
  • Polylang (language management)
  • Complianz (consent management)
  • Wordfence (security)
  • Elementor (page rendering)

3.2 Analytical cookies (audience measurement)

The website uses:

Matomo Analytics

to measure website traffic.

Characteristics:

  • data are anonymized as far as possible
  • data are stored locally on the server (OVH, France)
  • no sharing with third parties

Matomo may be used without prior consent when configured in accordance with European recommendations (anonymized tracking).

3.3 External content and third-party cookies

The website may include content from external services that may place cookies or collect personal data.

These contents are only activated after your consent via the cookie banner.

Services used:

  • Google Maps (interactive maps)
  • OpenStreetMap (alternative mapping service)
  • YouTube (video playback)

These services may:

  • place cookies on your device
  • collect browsing data
  • transfer data to their own servers

Their use is subject to their respective privacy policies.

4. No internal marketing cookies

The VECTOBOL website does not use advertising or profiling cookies for commercial purposes.

However, third-party services (e.g., YouTube, Google Maps) may perform their own data processing.

5. Consent

During your first visit, a banner allows you to:

  • accept all cookies
  • refuse non-essential cookies
  • customize your preferences

You can modify your choices at any time.

6. Managing cookies

You can manage or delete cookies:

  • via the consent banner
  • via your browser settings

Disabling certain cookies may affect the functioning of the website.

7. Personal data

Some data collected through cookies may constitute personal data.

For more information, please refer to the Privacy Policy.

8. Contact

For any questions regarding this policy:

📧 entomologia@umss.edu.bo
Website: https://vectobol.ecosciences.fr