Effective from November 26, 2025

1. Preamble

The present Cookie Policy governs the use of cookies and similar technologies across all platforms, services, programs, and content operated by Le Magazine Hip-Hop inc., a company legally incorporated in Quebec (Canada), NEQ 1181534406.

It applies in particular to the website www.magazinehiphop.com, as well as to any other digital property, platform, or service operated under the Magazine Hip-Hop and Réseau Underground brands.

This policy must be read in conjunction with the Privacy Policy, the VERITAS Biometric and Identity Verification Charter, and the Terms of Use.

2. Definition of entities

Le Magazine Hip-Hop inc., a company legally incorporated in Quebec (Canada), is the sole entity that owns the brands, trade names, and platforms, operates the digital infrastructure, acts as the final decision-making authority and contracting entity, and is legally responsible for the applicable policies, rules, and frameworks.

Magazine Hip-Hop is a trading name and media division operated by Le Magazine Hip-Hop inc., without a separate legal personality and without autonomous decision-making power.

All platforms, services, programs, and digital properties operated under the Magazine Hip-Hop and Underground Network brands fall exclusively under the authority of Le Magazine Hip-Hop inc..

3. Definition of cookies

A cookie is a small text file stored on the user's device when visiting a website.

Cookies are used, in particular, to ensure the technical operation of the website, improve its performance, personalize the user experience, analyze audience activity subject to consent, and integrate certain third-party content or services subject to consent.

4. Applicable legal framework

This policy complies with applicable laws and standards, including, in particular, Law 25 (Quebec), PIPEDA (Canada), the GDPR (European Union), and the recommendations of the CNIL (France).

5. Person responsible for the protection of personal information

In accordance with applicable laws, the responsible entity is Le Magazine Hip-Hop inc., which can be contacted at [email protected].

Any request relating to the protection of personal information or the use of cookies can be addressed to this contact.

6. Categories of cookies used

a) Strictly necessary cookies (mandatory). These cookies are essential for the operation of the platforms and cannot be disabled. They enable, in particular, site security, access to user accounts, the operation of portals, forms and internal services, and the management of sessions and technical preferences. No consent is required for these cookies.

b) Performance and analytics cookies (consent required). These cookies allow audience measurement, analysis of pages viewed, assessment of visit duration, identification of technical errors, and performance improvement. Data is aggregated and anonymized whenever possible.

c) Personalization cookies (consent required). These cookies make it possible to remember the selected language, display settings, and browsing preferences.

d) Third-party service cookies (consent required). Certain integrated services may place cookies, including video players, audio players, embedded content from external platforms, and analytics or distribution tools. These cookies are subject to the policies of the relevant third-party providers.

7. Identity verification and absence of tracking cookies

The VERITAS identity verification services (Cypher for facial recognition, Optimus for identity document submission) do not rely on tracking cookies or advertising cookies. Facial recognition and identity document submission are based on express and separate consent, as described in the VERITAS Biometric and Identity Verification Charter, and not on cookies placed in the browser.

8. Consent

Users in Quebec and Canada: consent is required for all non-essential cookies. It may be given or withdrawn at any time.

Users in the European Union (France): no non-essential cookies are placed before explicit consent is obtained.

The cookie management banner allows users to accept all cookies, reject all non-essential cookies, or customize their choices. Rejecting non-essential cookies does not prevent access to the platforms.

9. Withdrawal and modification of consent

The user may change their preferences at any time through the cookie management tool or delete cookies through their browser settings. Withdrawing consent is as easy as giving it.

10. Cookie retention period

The retention period varies by category: essential cookies, for the duration of the session or the required technical period; analytics and personalization cookies, for up to a maximum of 13 months (EU); third-party cookies, according to the policy of the relevant provider.

11. Transfer of data outside the country of residence

Some cookie-related data may be processed or hosted outside the user’s country of residence. In such cases, Le Magazine Hip-Hop inc. implements reasonable measures to ensure a level of protection equivalent to applicable legal requirements. VERITAS identity verification data, however, never leaves Quebec.

12. User rights

Depending on the applicable jurisdiction, the user has, in particular, the rights of access, rectification, withdrawal of consent, erasure where applicable, and objection to processing.

Requests may be sent to [email protected]

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13. Cookie management through the browser

The user can configure their browser to block cookies or delete existing cookies. However, certain features may be limited if cookies are disabled.

14. Policy amendments

Le Magazine Hip-Hop inc. reserves the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect legal, technical, or operational developments. Any modification will be published on this page with the date of the update indicated.

15. Contact

Le Magazine Hip-Hop inc.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Legal email: [email protected]

Website : www.magazinehiphop.com/en