Cookies & Privacy

Last updated: December 1st, 2025

Introduction

This Cookies & Privacy Policy explains how Racine² (“we”, “us”, “our”)—an initiative operated by Serena Capital in collaboration with makesense—uses cookies and processes personal data when you browse this website.

As Racine² is not a standalone legal entity, all data processing is carried out under the responsibility of Serena Capital and makesense.

1. Use of Cookies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files generated by websites and stored on your device. Most websites use cookies in one form or another. They are typically used to:

  • remember your preferences so you don’t have to re-enter them on each visit;
  • store information you provide (e.g., form inputs);
  • measure how you use the website to ensure it meets your expectations and to improve its performance.

To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, you may visit AboutCookies.org.

Types of Cookies Used

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality (e.g., security, page navigation).
  • Preference Cookies: Save your settings and choices to provide a smoother browsing experience.
  • Analytical Cookies: Collect anonymous statistics to help us understand how visitors use the website.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (“Google”), to understand how visitors interact with our website and which pages are most frequently viewed. This helps us improve functionality, content, and usability.

Google Analytics collects non-identifying information such as:

  • pages visited,
  • time spent on each page,
  • browser and device type,
  • general geographic location.

This data is not linked to your name, address, or any personal identifier.

Google Analytics uses the following cookies: _utma, _utmb, _utmc, _utmz.

  • The longest-lasting cookie (_utma) expires two years after your last visit.
  • The others expire after a maximum of six months.

You may prevent Google from collecting and using data by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

Cookie Management

You may configure your browser to:

  • refuse all cookies,
  • delete existing cookies,
  • notify you when cookies are placed.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the proper functioning or performance of the website.

2. Personal Data Collection

Data Collected

Depending on your interactions with the website, we may collect:

  • contact form information (name, email address, message),
  • browsing data collected via analytics tools (pages visited, device type, approximate location).

Purpose of Processing

Personal data is processed exclusively for:

  • responding to inquiries submitted through contact forms,
  • analyzing website usage to improve performance,
  • ensuring security, technical reliability, and fraud prevention.

3. Data Retention

Data is stored only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes stated above, in accordance with Serena Capital’s data protection policies and applicable regulations.

4. Data Sharing

Data may be shared with technical service providers (such as hosting or analytics partners) strictly for operational purposes.These partners act on behalf of Serena Capital and do not use data for independent commercial activities.No personal data is sold, rented, or transferred for marketing purposes.

5. User Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • access your personal data,
  • request correction or deletion,
  • object to processing,
  • request limitation or portability of your data.

Requests can be sent to Serena Capital at: contact@serena.vc.

6. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect evolving practices, technological changes, or regulatory requirements. Any modifications will be published on this page.

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