Cookie policy
This document describes the cookies and similar technologies used on smartstay.fr, their purposes and retention periods. No non-essential cookie is placed without your prior consent.
Last updated: May 2026
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. It allows the site to remember information about your browsing to improve your experience or measure audience.
In line with CNIL recommendations, we distinguish three categories: cookies that are essential (always active), analytics cookies, and marketing cookies — the latter two require your explicit consent.
Manage your preferences
You can update your choices at any time by clicking the button below. Your preferences are saved locally on your device for 12 months.
You can also disable cookies directly in your browser settings. Please note that some site features may be affected if essential cookies are blocked.
1 — Essential cookies
These cookies are required for the site to function. They collect no data for marketing purposes and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
smartstay_consent | SmartStay | Stores your cookie choices (accepted / refused / customised). | 12 months |
Session cookies | SmartStay | Ensures proper functioning of the site, forms and navigation. | Session (deleted when the browser is closed) |
2 — Analytics (Google Analytics 4)
Set only with your consent. We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors navigate the site (pages visited, session duration, traffic sources) and improve the experience we offer.
Data is collected anonymously and cannot identify you personally. Google Analytics is configured with Consent Mode v2: if you decline, no personal data is sent to Google. Google privacy policy →
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics 4 | Anonymously identifies user sessions to measure site audience. | 2 years |
_ga_RJTX0GXZTK | Google Analytics 4 | Persists the Google Analytics 4 session state. | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users within a single day. | 24 hours |
3 — Marketing (Meta Pixel)
Set only with your consent. The Meta Pixel (Facebook / Instagram) allows us to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and show you relevant content on Meta's social networks.
If you decline marketing cookies, the Pixel is not loaded and no data is sent to Meta. Meta privacy policy →
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_fbp | Meta (Facebook / Instagram) | Identifies the browser for measuring and delivering ads on Meta platforms. | 3 months |
fr | Meta (Facebook / Instagram) | Measures, targets and improves the relevance of ads served on Facebook and Instagram. | 3 months |
Your rights
Under the GDPR and the French Data Protection Act, you have the right to access, correct, delete and object to the processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights or for any question about our use of cookies, contact us at reservation@smartstay.fr.
You may also lodge a complaint with the CNIL (Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés), France's data protection authority.