COOKIE POLICY

(SPECTRA – Horizon Europe GA Nº 101158453)

1. What are cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when visiting a website.
They allow the website to function properly and help us understand how visitors interact with it.

Some cookies are necessary for the operation of the website, while others require your consent.

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2. Types of cookies used on this website

a) Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

They are used to:

• ensure proper page loading

• maintain website security

• store cookie preferences

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest

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b) Analytics cookies (Google Analytics)

These cookies collect statistical information about how visitors use the website in order to improve usability and content.

Examples of collected data:

• number of visitors

• visited pages

• navigation behaviour

• time spent on pages

Analytics cookies are activated only after consent via the cookie banner.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent

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c) Form cookies (Brevo)

When you submit a contact form, cookies may be used to:

• prevent spam or automated submissions

• manage secure communication

• ensure proper form delivery

These cookies are activated only when you voluntarily submit the form.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent

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3. Third-party providers

The website uses the following external services:

• Google Analytics – visitor statistics

• Brevo – contact form management

These providers may process data outside the European Economic Area under Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

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4. Cookie duration

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5. Managing cookies

When first visiting the website, you can:

• accept all cookies

• reject non-essential cookies

• customise preferences

You may withdraw consent at any time through the cookie banner or your browser settings.

Blocking cookies may affect certain website functionalities.

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6. Updates

This Cookie Policy may be updated during the project lifetime to reflect legal or technical changes.