Unistep Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last updated: october 2025
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and your rights under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Who we are
Controller: Ion Alexandre CARTIANT (individual)
Contact: contact@unistep.eu
2. What data we collect
- Analytics data: anonymized information about how visitors use the site (pages viewed, time spent, browser type, approximate location).
- Technical data: your IP address (anonymized before storage by Google Analytics), browser information, and device type.
- Form submissions: information you provide through our contact form (e.g. name, email, message).
We do not collect sensitive personal data (such as health, religion, or political opinions).
3. Why we collect data
- Measuring website traffic and usage (analytics).
- Improving site performance and user experience.
- Responding to messages sent through our contact form (if applicable).
4. How we collect data
- Cookies & Google Analytics 4 (GA4): We use GA4 with IP anonymization enabled. Cookies are only set if you accept analytics cookies in our cookie banner.
- Contact forms: If you send us a message, we use the data you provide to respond.
5. Cookie usage
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We only use non-essential cookies if you have given your consent. Essential cookies (if any) are necessary for the site to function.
Cookies used by Google Analytics 4
| Cookie name | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes users by assigning a unique ID. | 2 years |
| _ga_<property-id> | Stores session state for a specific GA4 property. | 2 years |
These cookies are set only if you click “Accept” in the cookie banner. If you click “Decline,” no GA cookies are set.
6. Sharing of data
Analytics data is processed by Google Ireland Ltd..
Data may be transferred outside the EU under Google’s
Data Processing Agreement.
We do not sell or share your data with other third parties.
7. Data retention
- Analytics data: retained for [e.g. 14 months] then automatically deleted.
- Contact form data: kept as long as needed to respond, then deleted.
8. Your rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Request correction or deletion.
- Withdraw consent at any time (via the “Cookie settings” link in the footer).
- Lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.
To exercise your rights, contact us at: [your email address].
9. Legal basis
- Analytics: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
- Contact forms: Legitimate interest in responding (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
10. Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data.
11. Updates
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy. Changes will be published on this page with a new “last updated” date.