Cookie Policy

1. General Provisions

This Cookie Policy describes how the European Institute for Innovation Development (“EIID”, “the Institute”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) may use cookies and similar technologies on the website eiid.eu.

Cookies are small text files that may be stored on a user’s device when the user visits a website. They help websites function properly, remember certain preferences, improve security, collect statistics, or enable selected third-party services.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with the Privacy Policy, which explains how EIID processes personal data, and the Terms of Use, which define the general conditions for using the website.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are files placed on a user’s computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when the user visits a website. They may contain information such as a session identifier, language preference, consent preference, technical setting, or other data used by the website or by authorised services.

Cookies may be temporary or persistent. Temporary cookies are usually deleted when the browser is closed. Persistent cookies may remain on the device for a defined period or until the user deletes them.

Similar technologies may include local storage, session storage, pixels, tags, scripts, or other mechanisms used to store information or recognise a browser or device.

3. Types of Cookies by Duration

Cookies may be classified according to how long they remain active.

• Session cookies are temporary cookies that usually remain active only during the current browsing session and are deleted when the browser is closed.
• Persistent cookies remain stored on the user’s device for a defined period or until the user deletes them manually through browser settings.

The exact duration of a cookie depends on its technical function, the service that sets it, and the user’s browser settings.

4. Types of Cookies by Source

Cookies may also be classified according to the party that sets them.

• First-party cookies are set directly by the EIID website and are used for website operation, technical functionality, security, or remembering user preferences.
• Third-party cookies may be set by external services integrated into the website, such as analytics tools, embedded media, maps, social media widgets, security tools, or other third-party services.

Third-party cookies are controlled by the relevant third-party providers and may be subject to their own privacy policies, cookie policies, and terms of use.

5. Categories of Cookies We May Use

Depending on the technical configuration of the website, EIID may use the following categories of cookies or similar technologies.

6. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are required for the website to work correctly. They may be used to ensure technical operation, security, page loading, session management, form submission, spam prevention, server stability, or other essential website functions.

Because these cookies are necessary for the website to function, they are usually placed without asking for separate consent. However, the user may still block them through browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may cause parts of the website to stop working correctly.

7. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies may be used to remember choices made by the user, such as language preferences, display preferences, consent choices, or other settings that improve the user experience.

If functional cookies are not strictly necessary for the website to operate, they may be used only where legally permitted and, where required, after the user has provided consent.

8. Analytics and Statistics Cookies

Analytics cookies may be used to collect statistical information about website use. Such information may include visited pages, time spent on pages, browser type, device type, approximate location, referral source, and general interaction with website content.

EIID may use analytics information to understand website performance, improve navigation, analyse interest in scientific, educational, internship, library, conference, and publication-related content, and develop the website in a more useful way.

If analytics tools are enabled and they are not configured as strictly necessary or legally exempt, they should be activated only after the user has given consent through the relevant cookie consent mechanism.

9. Third-Party Cookies and Embedded Services

The website may include links to or embedded elements from third-party services, such as external databases, scientific indexing platforms, repositories, video platforms, maps, payment services, social media platforms, or other external resources.

When the user interacts with embedded third-party content, the relevant third party may set cookies or collect technical information about the user’s browser or device. EIID does not control the technical operation of third-party cookies once the user interacts with an external service.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy and cookie policies of third-party providers before using embedded or external services.

10. Cookie Consent

Where consent is required, EIID will seek to provide clear information about cookie categories and allow users to accept, refuse, or manage non-essential cookies before such cookies are placed on the user’s device.

The user’s cookie choice may itself be stored in a cookie or similar technology so that the website can remember the user’s preference for a defined period.

The user may withdraw or change cookie consent at any time by adjusting browser settings, clearing cookies, or using a cookie preference mechanism if such a mechanism is available on the website.

11. Managing Cookies in the Browser

Most browsers allow users to control cookies through browser settings. Users may usually delete existing cookies, block all cookies, block third-party cookies, receive notifications before cookies are stored, or configure cookie preferences for specific websites.

Browser settings differ depending on the browser and device. Users should consult the help section of their browser for instructions on how to manage cookies.

• Google Chrome: cookie and site data settings;
• Mozilla Firefox: privacy and security settings;
• Apple Safari: privacy and website data settings;
• Microsoft Edge: cookies and site permissions settings;
• Opera and other browsers: privacy or site settings.

Please note that disabling or deleting cookies may affect the correct operation of some website features, including forms, preferences, security checks, or embedded services.

12. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may involve the processing of personal data, especially where cookies or similar technologies can identify or single out a user, browser, device, session, or online behaviour.

Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, such processing is carried out in accordance with the Privacy Policy and applicable data protection law.

EIID does not sell personal data collected through cookies.

13. Current Cookie Use

The exact cookies used on the website may change depending on website functionality, technical maintenance, security tools, forms, analytics configuration, embedded content, or third-party services.

EIID seeks to keep cookie use limited to what is necessary and proportionate for website operation, communication, security, and improvement.

14. Changes to This Cookie Policy

EIID may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in website functionality, cookie use, legal requirements, technical tools, analytics services, third-party integrations, or institutional needs.

The date of the latest update is indicated at the top of this page. Users are encouraged to review this Cookie Policy periodically.

15. Contact Information

Questions concerning this Cookie Policy, cookie use, or related privacy matters may be addressed to the European Institute for Innovation Development.