1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They enable the website to function properly, enhance your browsing experience, and provide insights into how the website is used.
Cookies may be:
- First‑party cookies: set by our own domain.
- Third‑party cookies: set by service providers such as Google or Vimeo.
- Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: stored on your device for a defined period.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the Website to function and cannot be disabled. They enable basic page navigation, security features, and consent storage.
Used cookies:
| Provider | Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookiebot | CookieConsent | Stores whether the user has given consent for cookie categories. | HTTP Cookie | 1 year |
| Vimeo | __cf_bm | Bot management and security. | HTTP Cookie | 1 day |
| Vimeo | _cfuvid | Maintains session-specific traffic routing for security. | HTTP Cookie | Session |
2.2 Preference Cookies
We do not use cookies in this category.
2.3 Statistics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting anonymous data. We use Google Analytics (GA4) and Vimeo analytics cookies.
Used cookies:
| Provider | Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | _ga | Identifies unique users and collects usage data. | HTTP Cookie | 2 years |
| Google Analytics | _ga_* | Stores session state for GA4. | HTTP Cookie | 2 years |
| Vimeo | vuid | Stores the user’s Vimeo analytics history. | HTTP Cookie | 2 years |
2.4 Marketing Cookies
We do not use marketing or advertising cookies.
2.5 Unclassified Cookies
We do not use unclassified cookies.
3. Third‑Party Services
We use third‑party providers who may place cookies to support essential website features and analytics:
- Cookiebot (User consent management)
- Google Analytics (GA4)
- Vimeo (Embedded videos)
These providers may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit the Website, you will see a Cookiebot consent banner that allows you to:
- Deny all cookies
- Allow selected categories
- Allow all cookies
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer.
Necessary cookies cannot be disabled through the cookie settings. These cookies are essential for the operation and security of the Website. While you may block them through your browser settings, doing so may cause parts of the Website to stop functioning correctly.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process personal data collected through cookies based on the following grounds:
- Necessary cookies: Legitimate interest (ensuring website functionality).
- Statistics cookies: Your explicit consent (opt‑in).
We do not use cookies for marketing or profiling.
6. Data Retention
Google Analytics and Vimeo cookies are stored for up to 2 years, unless you delete them manually.
The CookieConsent cookie is stored for 1 year.
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent at any time
- File a complaint with your national data protection authority
For any request, contact us using the details below.
8. Contact Information
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or data practices, you can contact us at:
WEBUILD Consortium
Email: info@webuildconsortium.eu
Website: www.webuildconsortium.eu
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, regulations or our cookie usage.
The latest version will always be published on this page.