Cookie Policy (EU)

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how the Europe Biobank Week website (https://www.europebiobankweek.eu) uses cookies to collect information on how you interact with our website, to enhance your browsing experience and provide relevant content and advertisements. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to enable website functionality, enhance user experience, enable certain features and provide website operators with information on how the site is being used. Cookies cannot run programs or transmit viruses to your computer. They serve to make the Internet offer more user-friendly and effective.

TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below. You can choose to enable or disable some or all of these cookies, but disabling certain types may affect your browsing experience.

Necessary Cookies – Always Active

These cookies are necessary for enabling the basic functionalities of our website, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences.. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data and are automatically stored in your browser. They are first-party cookies that remember your consent preferences regarding the use of cookies on our website. Without these cookies, certain features of the site may not be available, and the website may not perform as expected.

Functional cookies

Functional cookies allow us to perform certain features, such as enabling social media sharing, collecting feedback, and integrating third-party functionality. Currently, this website does not use any functional cookies.

Analytics Cookies

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

Performance Cookies

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Currently, this website does not use any performance cookies.

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of our ad campaigns. Currently, this website does not use any advertisement cookies.

WHY WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website.

We use cookies to:

Help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions.
Provide essential functionalities for the website, such as secure log-in and adjusting consent preferences.
Analyze our website traffic and how you use our website, storing your preferences, and providing content and advertisements that are relevant to you.
Improve user experience by understanding site usage and visitor interactions.
Ensure our website functions smoothly.

YOUR CHOICES

You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies; however, please note that blocking essential/necessary cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Non-essential cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent.

CODING

In addition to cookies, this site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security and privacy reasons. An encrypted connection can be recognised the browser’s address bar being changed to “https://” and the lock icon in the address bar. If the encryption is enabled, the data you submit to us cannot be read by third parties.

DATA COLLECTION FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY

When you visit our website without providing any additional information, we collect limited data, such as the pages viewed and the country from which you are connecting. This minimal data collection helps us improve our website and monitor its performance.

TRACKING TOOL

We also use Jetpack, a WordPress plugin working as an in-built tracking tool. Jetpack offers various tools and features for website management, including analytics, security, and performance optimization. It may, however, set cookies or use other tracking technologies as part of its functionalities (e.g., cookies used for visitor analytics counting site visits or tracking interactions). Jetpack helps us manage and improve our website and keep the site safe, fast, and secure.

CONTACT

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at hello@europebiobankweek.eu or use the form at page Contact – Europe Biobank Week 2025.