This Cookie Policy explains how gdprregulation.eu (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the website
https://gdprregulation.eu (“Website”).
It forms part of our Privacy Policy and complies with the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.
For questions, contact:
Email: admin @ gdprregulation . eu
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
They enable core functionality, improve performance, remember preferences, and provide analytics insights.
2. Legal Basis for Cookies
Under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive:
- Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent.
- All other cookies (analytics, functional, marketing) require explicit opt-in consent.
Consent must be freely given, specific, informed, unambiguous, and revocable at any time.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (No consent required)
Enable essential website functionality, security, and consent preference storage.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Saves your consent choices | 6–12 months | First-party |
| session_id | Maintains session integrity | Session | First-party |
3.2 Functional Cookies (Consent required)
Improve the user experience by remembering preferences.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| preferences_* | Stores user interface settings | 1 year | First-party |
3.3 Analytics Cookies (Consent required)
Used to understand how visitors use the Website and improve content.
Privacy-friendly analytics (e.g., self-hosted or EU-based solutions) may be used.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _analytics_id | Anonymous traffic stats | 6–24 months | First-party or third-party |
| matomo_* / _pk_* | Self-hosted analytics | Variable | First-party |
3.4 Marketing & Tracking Cookies (Consent required)
This Website currently does not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.
If such cookies are added in future, consent will be requested again before activation.
3.5 Third-Party Cookies (Consent required)
Embedded services (e.g., videos, forms, CAPTCHA) may set their own cookies.
- YouTube / Google embeds
- Cloudflare Turnstile or CAPTCHA providers
- Embedded third-party forms or tools
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie preferences can be changed at any time.
4.1 Cookie Banner and Settings Panel
On your first visit, a banner will appear, allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Choose categories (e.g. analytics)
Your choices are stored in a consent record.
Preferences can be reviewed or changed at any time through the following link, which opens the cookie settings panel:
4.2 Browser Controls
Cookies can also be controlled through browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
Blocking cookies may affect Website functionality.
4.3 Delete cookies and reset consent
You can delete cookies and reset your consent choices at any time by opening the Cookie Settings panel and selecting
“Delete cookies & reset consent”. This will:
- remove your consent record stored in your browser;
- attempt to delete non-essential cookies set by this site (such as analytics cookies) on this device and browser; and
- cause the cookie banner to reappear on your next visit so that you can make a fresh choice.
This function only affects this website on this device and browser. It does not delete personal data we may hold about you
in our systems (e.g. contact enquiries or account data). To request deletion of such data, you can contact us at
admin @ gdprregulation . eu.
5. Retention Periods
- Session cookies → deleted when the browser closes.
- Persistent cookies → stored for 1–24 months unless manually deleted.
6. Do Cookies Process Personal Data?
Some cookies process pseudonymous identifiers (e.g., truncated IP address, device/browser metadata).
Where cookies process personal data, the legal basis is:
- Strictly necessary cookies: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interests.
- All other cookies: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent.
7. Policy Updates
This Cookie Policy may be updated to reflect changes in cookie usage or legal requirements.
The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will show the latest revision.
8. Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy:
gdprregulation.eu
Email: admin @ gdprregulation . eu
Website: https://gdprregulation.eu