Cookies Policy
The website https://europeandesign.org/ (the “Website” or “We”) uses cookies. This Cookies Policy provides users (“You”) with more information on cookies and explains the purposes for which we use them and the choices you have.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files/data files which are sent to the Users browsers and are stored on their devices (e.g., laptop, mobile phone, tablet and other devices) when they visit a website. The term “Cookies” also refers to other similar technologies used to install and/or collect information on or from user’s terminal equipment (for instance, pixels).
Depending on their provenance cookies are classified as “First-party cookies” and “Third- party cookies”. First party cookies are set by the website you’re visiting. Third-party cookies are set by an entity that is distinct from the one that operates the website you’re visiting. This happens when a website uses external services placing their own cookies. Depending on their endurance cookies are classified as “Session cookies” and “Persistent cookies”. A Session cookie is automatically deleted when the user closes his/her browser. A “persistent cookie” remains stored in the user’s terminal device until it reaches a defined expiration date.
2. Legal framework regarding the use of cookies
According to the European Directive 2002/58/EC e-Privacy (this Directive is expected to be replaced by the ePrivacy Regulation), each website may place cookies or have access to already stored information in the website user’s terminal equipment only upon explicit consent of the website user. However, website operators do not need user’s consent to use strictly necessary cookies. Consent should be given by a clear affirmative act, according to the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), after the user gets informed about the use of cookies, their usefulness, the purpose of the processing, and any recipients of the data.
3. What types of cookies do we use?
Of the different types of cookies, the Website uses the following:
Necessary Cookies
“Strictly Necessary Cookies” are required for the proper functioning of the website. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website. They are used to respond to actions made by you when requesting services, such as filling out forms. If you deactivate these cookies, the Website’s services will not work. Therefore, these cookies are always active, and, according to the applicable law, website operators do not need your consent to use them.
4. Cookies and personal data processing
The use of Cookies may be related to personal data processing (e.g., IP address, location data, behavioral data). Therefore, we recommend you consult our Privacy Notice to be informed about how we process users’ personal data.
5. International data transfers
Some Cookies are put in place by third-party partners that provide their services. For service efficiency purposes, some of these providers’ servers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Therefore, some cookie-related information may be transferred outside the EEA. We inform you that this data is transferred with adequate safeguards and is always kept safe.
6. How do I consent to the use of Cookies? Can I change my preferences?
By accessing the Website, you will see a cookie banner, where you can declare which cookies you want to be enabled, except for the always active “strictly necessary cookies”. That way, you consent to the use of cookies after having been informed about cookies through a link to this Policy. You can withdraw your consent and change the settings of Cookies at any time through the “Cookie Settings” section, available on the Website.
You can completely delete cookies through the setup options in your browser. However, if you do so, the Website may not function properly.
7. Contact us
For more information on the use of cookies, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@europeandesign.org.