Cookie Policy

Last updated: 16 May 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how the CIRCUFash project (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website.

CIRCUFash is a project co-funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ Programme. The content of this website reflects the views only of its authors, and the European Union cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC).

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help ensure proper functionality, improve user experience, and provide analytical insights.

Cookies can be:

• temporary session cookies, deleted when you close your browser;
• persistent cookies, stored for a defined period;
• first-party cookies, placed directly by our website;
• third-party cookies, placed by external services integrated into the website.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the proper operation and security of the website.

They may include:

• navigation and session management;
• security and spam protection;
• cookie preference storage;
• accessibility and technical functionality.

These cookies cannot usually be disabled through our systems.

3.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies help improve your browsing experience and enable enhanced website features.

They may support:

• embedded forms and questionnaires;
• multimedia content;
• language preferences;
• interactive services and integrations.

Some CIRCUFash questionnaires, participation forms, or collaborative tools may rely on trusted third-party platforms that use cookies necessary for the operation of their services.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website and improve our content and services.

These cookies may collect information such as:

• pages visited;
• time spent on the website;
• device and browser type;
• approximate geographic location;
• anonymised usage statistics.

We may use services such as Google Analytics or similar analytics providers.

Where required by law, analytics cookies are only activated after user consent.

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some pages on the CIRCUFash website may include content or services provided by third parties, such as:

• embedded videos (e.g. YouTube, Vimeo);
• social media content;
• newsletter subscription services;
• external survey or questionnaire platforms.

These third-party services may place their own cookies and process data according to their respective privacy and cookie policies.

We encourage users to review the policies of these third-party providers.

4. Forms, Questionnaires and Embedded Services

CIRCUFash may use external services or embedded tools for:

• surveys and questionnaires;
• event registration;
• newsletter subscriptions;
• collaborative activities;
• educational resources.

These services may use cookies or similar technologies necessary for:

• security;
• fraud prevention;
• user experience;
• analytics;
• session management.

Examples may include form platforms, communication services, or analytics providers integrated into the website.

5. Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
You can also withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie banner.

Most browsers allow users to:

• view stored cookies;
• delete cookies;
• block cookies;
• restrict third-party cookies;
• receive notifications before cookies are stored.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and user experience of the website.
For more information about cookies and browser settings, you may visit:

• instructions for Google Chrome
• instructions for Safari
• instructions for Mozilla Firefox
• instructions for Internet Explorer

5. Cookie Consent

Where required under applicable laws, CIRCUFash requests user consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

Users may:

• accept all cookies;
• refuse non-essential cookies;
• customise their cookie preferences.

Cookie preferences may be modified at any time through the cookie settings tool available on the website.

6. Data Protection

Information collected through cookies may constitute personal data under applicable data protection laws.

For more information about how we process personal data, please consult our our Privacy Policy:
https://circufash.eu/privacy-policy/

7. Changes to This Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal, technical, or organisational changes.

The latest version will always be available on this page.

8. Contact

For any questions regarding this Cookies Policy or the use of cookies on this website, please contact:

CIRCUFash Project Team
Email: frontdesk@circufash.eu