Last Updated: 09/06/2026
Introduction
The Laboratory of Ecology at the Centre d’Océanologie de Banyuls-sur-Mer (LECOB), part of the Observatoire Oceanologique de Banyuls-sur-Mer (OOB), is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to its website. This policy explains how we process automatically collected data, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and French law.
Data Collected
We collect only anonymous technical data to ensure the website’s functionality and analyze traffic.
Types of Automatically Collected Data:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies
- Technical Logs: IP address, browser type, pages visited (no personal data stored).
Purposes of Data Collection
The data is used exclusively to:
- Ensure the security and stability of the website.
- Improve the user experience (anonymous statistics).
Legal Basis for Processing
In accordance with the GDPR, data processing is based on the legitimate interest of LECOB/OOB to ensure the website’s functionality and security.
Data Retention Period
- Session Cookies: Deleted at the end of your visit.
- Technical Logs: Retained for 13 months (for statistics) and then anonymized or deleted.
Data Sharing
Your data is never sold or shared with third parties. It may be transmitted exclusively to:
- Internal services of LECOB/OOB.
- Technical service providers.
Data Security
We implement technical measures to protect your data:
- Encryption (HTTPS).
- Restricted access to logs.
- Anonymization of statistical data.
Cookies
Our website uses only strictly necessary cookies. No consent is required for these cookies. You can disable them via your browser, but this may affect the website’s functionality.
Policy Updates
This policy may be updated. Changes will be posted on this page.
