COOKIE POLICY
Privacy & Personal Data Protection Policy
Last updated: 12 March 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to function properly, improve user experience, measure performance, and — subject to your consent — provide analytics or other optional features.
R&D Pharma uses cookies in accordance with:
- Monegasque Law No. 1.565 of 3 December 2024
- The EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), where applicable
- Applicable electronic communications regulations
R&D Pharma does not use advertising or profiling cookies.
2. Categories of Cookies we use
We use the following categories of cookies:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They do not require user consent.
They enable:
- Website security
- Session management
- Load balancing
- Storage of your cookie preferences
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR / Monaco law)
2.2 Analytics Cookies (Subject to consent)>
These cookies allow us to measure website traffic and understand how visitors interact with our website.
They help us:
- Improve website performance
- Analyze page usage
- Optimize user experience
These cookies are placed only after your explicit consent.
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR / Monaco law)
2.3 Functional Cookies (Subject to Consent)
These cookies enhance user experience by remembering certain preferences such as language settings or form inputs.
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR / Monaco law)
2. Cookie Table
Below is a list of cookies that may be used on this website:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | R&D Pharma | Strictly Necessary | Stores your cookie preferences | 6 months | Legitimate Interest |
| session_id | R&D Pharma | Strictly Necessary | Maintains user session | Session | Legitimate Interest |
| _ga | Google Analytics (if used) | Analytics | Measures website traffic | 13 months | Consent |
| _gid | Google Analytics (if used) | Analytics | Session analytics | 24 hours | Consent |
| lang_pref | R&D Pharma | Functional | Stores language preference | 12 months | Consent |
⚠ This table must be updated to reflect the actual cookies implemented on the website.
3. Duration of cookies
Cookies are stored for a limited period depending on their function:
- Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for the duration specified above.
- Consent preferences are retained for a maximum of 6 months unless withdrawn earlier.
4. How to give or withdraw consent
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link available in the website footer.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
You may also configure your browser settings to block or delete cookies. However, disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Data transfers
Where analytics tools are used, data may be processed by third-party service providers. Where applicable, appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with data protection regulations.
6. Supervisory authority
For data protection matters in Monaco:
Autorité de Protection des Données Personnelles (APDP) www.apdp.mc
For individuals located in France or the European Union: CNIL, Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés www.cnil.fr
7. Updates to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically. The latest version will always be available on this page.