ESC-MISINFO Cookies Policy
Last updated: 27 August 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on the website esc-misinfo.eu
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, enhance user experience, and collect analytical or marketing data.
Types of cookies we use
| Cookie type | Purpose | Duration | Source | Legal basis |
| Essential cookies | Enable core website functionality (such as page navigation or session management) | Session or short-term | esc-misinfo.eu | Legitimate interest (Art. 6.1(f) GDPR) |
| Analytics cookies | Collect aggregated data on website usage to improve functionality and performance | Up to two years | Google Analytics | Consent (Art. 6.1(a) GDPR) |
| Marketing cookies | Used by Mailchimp to track engagement with newsletter and embedded forms | Varies | Mailchimp | Consent (Art. 6.1(a) GDPR) |
⚠️ Analytics cookies are configured with IP anonymization and are not used to identify individuals.
Cookie consent
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner allows you to:
- Accept or reject non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics and marketing cookies)
- Change your preferences at any time via the “Cookie Settings” option on the banner.
Essential cookies are installed based on legitimate interest, as they are strictly necessary for the website to function.
All other cookies require your explicit consent before being placed on your device.
How to control cookies
You can control or disable cookies in several ways:
- Use our cookie banner to manage preferences
- Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Use browser extensions to manage cookie activity.
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-party cookies
Our website may use cookies from the following third parties:
- Google Analytics: for aggregated and anonymized website analytics
- Mailchimp: for newsletter signup and interaction tracking.
These third parties may place their own cookies when you interact with their content embedded on our site (e.g., subscription forms or social buttons).
We encourage you to read their respective privacy policies to understand how your data is processed.
