Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 30, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how BE Pro – Business English for Professionals, operated by Aline Bertrand (SIRET: 94179324200012), uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://businessenglishforpros.com (“Website”).
It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control them — in line with GDPR and CNIL requirements.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help websites work, improve performance, remember preferences, and collect usage data. They can be “session cookies” (temporary) or “persistent cookies” (stored longer).
2. Why do we use cookies?
We use first-party and third-party cookies to:
- Enable essential website functionality (e.g., login, payments)
- Analyze traffic and usage to improve your experience
- Remember your preferences (like language settings)
- Deliver and measure ads (e.g., via Google or Facebook)
Essential cookies are always active. Non-essential cookies require your consent.
3. Cookies we use
Below is a summary of key cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Type | Expiration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Session management | businessenglishforpros.com | Session | Session | Strictly Necessary |
| __stripe_sid | Fraud prevention (Stripe) | businessenglishforpros.com | HTTP Cookie | 30 minutes | Strictly Necessary |
| __stripe_mid | Fraud prevention (Stripe) | businessenglishforpros.com | HTTP Cookie | 1 year | Strictly Necessary |
| m | Stripe session tracking | m.stripe.com | Server Cookie | ~2 years | Strictly Necessary |
| _ga | Google Analytics – unique user ID | businessenglishforpros.com | HTTP Cookie | 1 year 1 month | Analytics |
| _ga_# | Google Analytics – session stats | businessenglishforpros.com | HTTP Cookie | 1 year 1 month | Analytics |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | Enables emoji display in WordPress | businessenglishforpros.com | Session Storage | Session | Functionality |
Note: We are currently reviewing other unclassified/local storage cookies (e.g. bot_detector, ct_timezone).
4. Consent and Control
When you first visit our site, a cookie banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time.
5. How to manage cookies via your browser
You can also manage cookies via your browser settings. Here are links to guides:
6. Third-party advertising
We may use cookies from third parties (like Google or Facebook) to show you relevant ads and measure their performance. These cookies do not personally identify you unless you provide that information yourself.
7. Other technologies
We may use other tracking methods like web beacons or pixels to understand how you interact with our content and emails. These usually rely on cookies to function.
8. Updates to this Policy
We may occasionally update this policy to reflect changes to our cookie usage or legal obligations. Please check back regularly to stay informed.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us via our contact form: https://businessenglishforpros.com/contact/