Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how and for what purposes Maison Lydéa IVF, operator of maisonlydeaivf.com (the "Site"), uses cookies and similar technologies, and how you can manage them. This policy forms an integral part of our Privacy Policy and is prepared in line with the TRNC Personal Data Protection Law No. 89/2007 and (for international visitors) GDPR principles.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) via your browser when you visit a website. Each cookie usually carries a unique identifier (cookie ID) that helps the Site recognise you on later visits. They are used to make the Site work properly, remember your preferences and analyse usage. Similar technologies such as local storage, pixels and tags are also covered by this policy.
2. Why We Use Cookies
- To provide the core functionality and security of the Site.
- To remember your language and display preferences.
- To analyse Site usage in order to improve performance and content.
- Where you have given consent, to carry out measurement and marketing activities.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary Cookies — Required for the Site to function, cannot be disabled, and do not require consent. They enable core features such as page navigation, form submission, session management and security.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies — Help us understand how visitors use the Site (which pages are viewed, time spent, etc.), generally in an anonymous and aggregated form; used to improve the Site.
- Functional Cookies — Provide a more personalised experience by remembering your preferences (language, region, previous choices).
- Targeting / Marketing Cookies — where applicable — May be used to deliver relevant content/advertising and measure campaign effectiveness. These cookies are activated only with your explicit consent. We do not use information about your health for ad targeting.
4. Cookie List
| Cookie / Service | Provider | Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session cookie | Maison Lydéa IVF (first party) | Strictly necessary | Session and security | End of session |
| Cookie consent preference | Maison Lydéa IVF (first party) | Strictly necessary | Remember your cookie choice | 12 months |
| Language preference | Maison Lydéa IVF (first party) | Functional | Language display preference | 12 months |
| Vercel Analytics / Speed Insights | Vercel (third party) | Analytics | Performance and traffic measurement | Session / anonymous |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics (third party) | Analytics | Visitor and usage statistics | Up to ~2 years |
| Google Maps / YouTube | Google (third party) | Functional | Map and video display | Per provider |
5. Third-Party Services
The Site may use third-party services such as the following; these may set their own cookies and are subject to their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — for visit statistics. As Google's servers are distributed worldwide, data may be transferred to third countries with appropriate safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses).
- Vercel — for hosting the Site and measuring performance.
6. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are placed directly by the Site. Third-party cookies are placed by external providers we use for services such as analytics, advertising, maps or video.
7. Session and Persistent Cookies
- Session cookies are valid only for the duration of your visit and are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.
8. How to Manage or Reject Cookies
On your first visit, you can set your preferences via the cookie notice/consent tool that appears, and accept or reject non-essential cookies by category. You can also delete or block cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
If you disable strictly necessary cookies, some parts of the Site may not function properly.
9. Consent
Cookies other than strictly necessary ones are only run after your explicit consent has been obtained. You may withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings; withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of prior use.
10. Changes
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time. The current version is always published on this page.
11. Contact
- Maison Lydéa IVF
- Email: maisonlydeaivf@hotmail.com
- Address: Lefkoşa (Nicosia), North Cyprus