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The user can, at any time and via their browser, decide to be notified of the receipt of cookies, as well as block their entry into their system. It should be noted, however, that refusing to use cookies on the site may result in the impossibility of accessing some of its areas and may not allow the full browsing experience.

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In terms of function, the cookies used can be:

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