Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 12, 2026 | GDPR Compliant
1. What is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies allow the site to remember your actions and preferences (login, language, font size, etc.) to improve your experience.
2. Cookies Used on Boulard TV
2.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies (no consent required)
These cookies are essential for the site to function:
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| auth-storage | Maintain your session/login | Session |
| age_verified | Age verification (+18) | 30 days |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Protection against CSRF attacks | Session |
2.2. Analytics Cookies (opt-out)
We use Matomo, a self-hosted and privacy-focused analytics solution, to understand how the site is used. No data is shared with third parties. Analytics are enabled by default and can be disabled below.
3. Third-party Services
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Stripe: Secure payment processing
- Cloudinary: Optimized media delivery
- ExoClick: Advertising network — displays targeted ads on the site. ExoClick may use cookies to serve relevant ads and measure ad performance. You can learn more at ExoClick Privacy Policy
These services have their own cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them.
4. Manage Your Preferences
Analytics tracking is enabled by default. You can disable it at any time using the toggle below. The change takes full effect on the next page load.
Via Your Browser
You can also block all cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and permissions
⚠️ Warning: Blocking all cookies may affect site functionality (unable to log in, loss of preferences, etc.)
5. Local and Session Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage for:
- localStorage: Persistent user preferences, authentication cache
- sessionStorage: Temporary browsing data (cleared on browser close)
This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless necessary for the service.
6. Cookies and Privacy
In accordance with GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive:
- We use strictly necessary cookies, self-hosted analytics, and third-party advertising cookies
- Analytics tracking can be disabled at any time (opt-out)
- Advertising cookies from ExoClick are used to display relevant ads and measure performance
- No personal data is collected through analytics
7. Updates
This policy may be modified. Any significant changes will be notified by email or site banner. The date of last update is indicated at the top of this page.
8. Contact
For any questions regarding our use of cookies:
Email: contact@boulardtv.com
DPO: contact@boulardtv.com