Legal information · Last updated June 15, 2026
Cookie policy
The cookies used on the site and how to manage them.
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| Cookie data controller | Reference |
|---|---|
| MARIFALA SAU — contact@groupemarifala.com — Galerie Marifala · Bambeto · Conakry, Guinea | PGC / 2024 — Last updated: 15 June 2026 |
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit the www.groupemarifala.com website (hereinafter "the Site"). It allows your browser to be recognised, certain information to be remembered, and your browsing experience to be improved. Cookies do not contain viruses and cannot access the files on your device.
The purpose of this policy is to inform you, in a transparent and complete manner, about the cookies used by MARIFALA SAU, their purposes, their retention period, and the means available to you to manage or refuse them, in accordance with the law applicable in the Republic of Guinea.
01 — Identity of the data controller
The cookies placed on the Site are under the responsibility of MARIFALA SAU, whose details are as follows:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company name | MARIFALA SAU |
| Legal form | Single-shareholder public limited company (SAU) |
| RCCM no. | RCCM/GN.KAL.2018.B.081091 — 26 January 2018 |
| Address | Galerie Marifala · Bambeto · Ratoma commune · Conakry, Guinea |
| Phone | (+224) 613 000 800 |
| contact@groupemarifala.com | |
| Website | www.groupemarifala.com |
02 — Types of cookies used
The MARIFALA SAU Site uses several categories of cookies, classified according to their purpose and their level of consent requirement:
| Type | Name / Example | Purpose | Duration | Consent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Session / Security | Operation of the Site, navigation, form security | Session | Not required |
| Necessary | Language preferences | Remembering your language and display preferences | 12 months | Not required |
| Performance | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) | Anonymous audience measurement: pages visited, session duration, traffic source | 26 months | Required |
| Performance | Hotjar | Analysis of browsing behaviour (heatmaps) | 13 months | Required |
| Functional | Cart / Favourites | Saving your furniture selection between visits | 30 days | Required |
| Functional | Live chat | Maintaining the chat session with customer service | 24h | Required |
| Marketing | Facebook Pixel | Delivery of personalised ads on social networks | 90 days | Required |
| Marketing | Google Ads | Remarketing and advertising conversion measurement | 90 days | Required |
Legend: ● Green = Necessary (no consent required) · ● Orange = Performance (consent required) · ● Blue = Functional (consent required) · ● Red = Marketing (consent required)
03 — Strictly necessary cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Site. They allow the essential features of the Site to be used, such as navigating between pages, securing your connection, and remembering your session. These cookies do not collect any information that identifies you for commercial purposes.
As these cookies are essential for the Site to function, they cannot be disabled. Their use does not require your prior consent, in accordance with the applicable data protection rules.
Examples: Session cookie (PHPSESSID, JSESSIONID) · CSRF security token · Cookie for remembering display preferences (language, currency, region).
04 — Performance and analytics cookies
Performance and analytics cookies allow MARIFALA SAU to measure and analyse the Site's audience anonymously or pseudonymously. They help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (most visited pages, visit duration, traffic sources, bounce rate) in order to continually improve the content and ergonomics.
4.1 Google Analytics
MARIFALA SAU uses Google Analytics, an audience analysis service provided by Google LLC. This service places cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat) on your device. The data collected is aggregated and anonymised. It is transferred to and stored on Google's servers, in accordance with the Google Analytics terms of use.
You can disable Google Analytics by installing the add-on available at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
4.2 Consent required
The use of performance cookies is subject to your prior consent, which you can give or withdraw at any time via the cookie manager available on the Site.
05 — Functional cookies
Functional cookies improve your browsing experience by remembering your choices and preferences during your visits to the Site. In particular, they make it possible to save your product selection (cart, favourites), to maintain your chat session with our customer service, or to remember your browsing preferences.
Although not essential for the basic functioning of the Site, these cookies significantly improve your comfort of use. Their activation is subject to your prior consent.
06 — Marketing and advertising cookies
Marketing cookies allow MARIFALA SAU to offer you personalised advertising content based on your browsing profile and interests, in particular on social networks (Facebook, Instagram) and search engines (Google).
6.1 Facebook Pixel
MARIFALA SAU uses the Facebook Pixel, a tool provided by Meta Platforms Inc., which makes it possible to measure the effectiveness of our advertising on Facebook and Instagram and to offer you personalised ads. This cookie may collect data relating to your visits to the Site and transmit it to Facebook.
6.2 Google Ads
MARIFALA SAU uses Google Ads for remarketing campaigns, making it possible to display personalised ads to Site visitors who then browse other partner sites in the Google network.
6.3 Consent required
The use of marketing cookies is strictly subject to your prior and explicit consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time, without this affecting the functioning of the Site. Withdrawal of consent does not apply to the past.
07 — Cookie management and settings
7.1 Consent banner
On your first visit to the Site, an information banner offers you the option to accept or refuse the various categories of cookies. Only strictly necessary cookies are enabled without your consent. You can change your choices at any time by accessing the cookie manager available in the footer of the Site.
7.2 Settings via your browser
You can also configure your browser to accept, refuse, or delete cookies. Here are the procedures for the main browsers:
Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and site data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Opera: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
⚠ Warning: Disabling certain cookies may impair the proper functioning of certain features of the Site (cart, chat, forms). Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled.
7.3 Third-party opt-out tools
Google Analytics Opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google ads opt-out: adssettings.google.com
Facebook ads opt-out: facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
European advertising opt-out portal (accessible from Guinea): youronlinechoices.com
08 — Cookie retention period
The retention period of cookies varies according to their type and purpose. As a general rule:
Session cookies: deleted as soon as you close your browser;
Functional and preference cookies: retained from 30 days to 12 months;
Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): retained for up to 26 months;
Marketing cookies (Facebook Pixel, Google Ads): retained for up to 90 days.
Beyond the periods specified, cookies are automatically deleted from your device. You can manually delete the cookies stored on your device at any time via your browser settings.
09 — Users' rights
In accordance with the regulations applicable in the Republic of Guinea, you have the following rights regarding your personal data collected via cookies:
Right of access: obtaining information about the cookies placed on your device and the data they collect;
Right to withdraw consent: withdrawing your consent to non-essential cookies at any time, without retroactive effect;
Right to erasure: requesting the deletion of data collected via performance, functional, and marketing cookies;
Right to object: objecting to the processing of your data for advertising targeting purposes.
To exercise these rights, contact MARIFALA SAU at: contact@groupemarifala.com. MARIFALA SAU undertakes to respond to your request within thirty (30) days.
10 — International data transfers
Some third-party cookies (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Google Ads) may result in a transfer of data to third countries, in particular the United States, where the providers concerned (Google LLC and Meta Platforms Inc.) are established. These transfers are governed by the privacy policies of these providers and the appropriate protection mechanisms they implement (standard contractual clauses, Privacy Shield, etc.).
MARIFALA SAU recommends that you consult the privacy policies of these providers for any additional information on the international management of your data.
11 — Applicable law
This cookie management policy is governed by the law of the Republic of Guinea. Any dispute relating to its interpretation or application shall be subject to the competent jurisdiction of Conakry, Republic of Guinea.
It is drawn up in accordance with Guinean law L/2013/058/CNT of 7 November 2013 on intellectual property and the provisions applicable to the processing of personal data and electronic commerce in the Republic of Guinea.
12 — Policy updates
MARIFALA SAU reserves the right to modify this policy at any time, in particular to adapt it to legal, regulatory, or technological developments or to changes made to the Site. The version in force is the one accessible on the Site on the date of your visit. The date of the last update is indicated at the top of this document.
You are advised to consult this page regularly to be aware of any changes.
13 — Contact
For any question regarding this cookie management policy or to exercise your rights, you may contact MARIFALA SAU by the following means:
Email: contact@groupemarifala.com
Phone / WhatsApp: (+224) 613 000 800
Address: Galerie Marifala · Bambeto · Ratoma commune · Conakry, Guinea
Opening hours: Monday – Saturday: 08:00 – 18:00 │ Sunday: by appointment
Website: www.groupemarifala.com
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