Cookies Policy
To make your experience on the CARIE project website as smooth and efficient as possible, the CARIE Consortium uses cookies. These are small text files placed on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour in an anonymous form.
This information may include your IP address, browser type, browser language, Internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, URLs, operating system, date/time stamp, and clickstream data. This data does not identify you personally and is used solely to analyse trends, administer the site, and improve user experience.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your computer or mobile device when you visit. They help the website recognize your device on subsequent visits, enabling easier navigation, faster loading, and personalized features.
In this policy, the term “cookies” refers to all technologies that collect information in this way.
Cookies serve several functions:
- Remembering language or display preferences
- Analysing site performance
- Helping us understand visitor behaviour
Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the site. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate properly. - Functionality Cookies
These remember choices you make (such as language preferences) and enhance the user experience. - Performance / Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous data to help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., pages visited, time spent). We use tools such as Google Analytics to gather this information.
We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your consent.
First-party and Third-party Cookies
- First-party cookies are set directly by CARIE.
- Third-party cookies are set by external services (e.g., social media platforms or analytics providers like Google Analytics).
For example, our site may include content from or link to third-party sites (e.g., Twitter, LinkedIn), which may set cookies independently. Please review their privacy and cookie policies for more information.
Cookie Duration
Session cookies: These are temporary and expire when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until deleted. For example:
- Google Analytics cookies may be retained for up to 2 years.
- Other persistent cookies (e.g., functionality cookies) are retained only as long as necessary for their purpose.
How to Control Cookies
You can control or disable cookies at any time:
- By using the cookie banner on our website to manage your preferences.
- Through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to control cookies via the “Options” or “Preferences” menu.
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Please note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on the site.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in the legal framework or our data practices. We encourage you to check this page periodically for updates.
Contact and Further Information
For more information about how we use cookies or how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy. You may also consult the following resources:
If you have any questions, please contact us