Website Cookie Policy

Version: 1.0.0

Adoption Date: 10/03/2026

Last Updated: 10/03/2026

Start date of project: 1/10/2024

Duration in months: 36

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Disclaimer

This Cookie Policy was prepared as an account of work funded by the European Commission. The contents of this document are provided “AS IS”, and no guarantee or warranty is provided that the information is fit for particular purposes.

The information, analyses and views set out in this Cookies Policy are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of the European Union. Neither the Community institutions and bodies, nor any person acting on their behalf may be held responsible for the use which may be made of the information contained therein. The user, thereof, uses the information at its sole risk and liability.

Copyright notice

© 2026 EMBRACE – BRSH Consortium

Abbreviations and acronyms

Executive summary

The Cookie Policy in a Website specifically addresses the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies. It explains what cookies are, which types are used (for example, technical, analytical, or marketing cookies), their purpose, their duration, and how users can manage or withdraw their consent. Together, the Privacy Policy and the Cookie Policy ensure transparency in data processing and support informed user choice in the online environment.

Table of Contents

Executive summary 6

Index of Tables 8

1. Introduction 9

1.1. Document purpose & scope 9

1.2. Relation to project work 9

1.3. Document structure 10

2. Definition of Cookies 11

3. Cookies implemented on the Website 12

4. Changes 12

5. Entry into Force 12

Index of Tables

Table 1: Additional Classifications of Cookies 11

Introduction

Document purpose & scope

The purpose of a Website Cookies Policy is to ensure transparency and legal compliance regarding the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies. Its primary objective is to inform users, in a clear and accessible manner, about how cookies are deployed when they access and navigate a website. This includes explaining what cookies are, what categories are used (such as technical, analytical, and profiling cookies), what purposes they serve, and whether third parties may access information collected through them. By providing this information, the website operator fulfills legal obligations under applicable data protection and electronic communications laws, including the GDPR and the ePrivacy framework. The Cookies Policy enables users to make informed decisions about their preferences and to exercise meaningful control over non-essential cookies through consent mechanisms. Beyond compliance, a Cookies Policy also performs an essential accountability and trust-building function. It demonstrates that the organization adopts a responsible and transparent approach to digital tracking technologies, respects user autonomy, and implements appropriate safeguards.

Relation to project work

With specific reference to the EMBRACE - BRSH project website, the Cookies Policy governs the use of cookies and similar technologies within the online platform dedicated to presenting and disseminating the project’s activities. The project website may use technical cookies necessary for the functioning and security of the platform, as well as analytical or performance cookies to collect aggregated information about website usage, user navigation patterns, and overall engagement. Where applicable, third-party services (such as embedded media content or analytics providers) may also set cookies through the website. The Cookies Policy clarifies which cookies are used, their duration, whether they are first-party or third-party cookies, the legal basis for their deployment, and the mechanisms through which users can provide, refuse, or withdraw consent. It ensures that any tracking or data collection through cookies complies with the GDPR, the ePrivacy requirements, and the data protection obligations associated with the Horizon Europe framework.

In this context, the Cookies Policy is directly connected to the governance of the project’s digital infrastructure. It guarantees transparency toward visitors, stakeholders, and consortium partners, and demonstrates that the EMBRACE - BRSH project’s website operates in accordance with European standards of accountability and responsible digital communication.

Document structure

In this document, there is a Definition of Cookies, with a Focus on the different Typologies of Cookies and their concrete explanation (§ 2). Then, it is described in § 3 the Cookies system of Implementation on the EMBRACE - BRSH Project’s Website.

The present Cookies Policy (hereinafter the “Cookies Policy”) has been provided by IANUS Technologies Ltd, having its registered office in Spyrou Kyprianou 85, Eleneion Building, 4^th Floor, Flat/Office 401, 6051, Larnaca, Cyprus (Hereinafter the “Controller” or “IANUS”), to inform the Users of the EMBRACE - BRSH Project’s Website (hereinafter, the “Website”) on how cookies on the Website are used.

Any term indicated in capital letters shall have the meaning attributed to it within the EU General Data Protection Regulation no. 2916/679 (hereinafter, “GDPR”) or otherwise provided hereto.

For any further information and/or clarifications, it is possible to contact the Data Controller at the following address: info@ianus-technologies.com

To this extent, this document shall be considered as an integral part of the Privacy Policy on the Processing of Personal Data, available at the following link: https://hub.embracebrsh.com/privacy-policy.

Definition of Cookies

The Web Pages of the EMBRACE - BRSH Project use Cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in a computer system via an Internet browser. Many internet Sites and Servers use Cookies. Many Cookies contain a so-called Cookie-ID. A Cookie-ID is a unique identifier of the Cookie. It consists of a character string through which Internet pages and Servers can be assigned to the specific Internet Browser in which the Cookie was stored. This allows visited Internet Sites and Servers to differentiate the individual Browser of the Data Subject from other Internet Browsers which contain other Cookies. A specific Internet browser can be recognised and identified using the unique Cookie ID.

Cookies can be “session” or “persistent” Cookies. A session Cookie is a Cookie that is automatically deleted when the user closes the Browser, whereas a persistent Cookie is a Cookie that remains stored in the User’s terminal device until it reaches a defined expiration date.

Furthermore, additional classification of Cookies include:

Table 1: Additional Classifications of Cookies

Cookies implemented on the Website

In particular, on the Website, the Controller has implemented the following Cookies:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies
  
  Authentication Session Cookie (sb-*-auth-token)
  Purpose: Maintains user login session after signing in via LinkedIn OAuth or email.
  Type: First-party, HttpOnly, Secure, persistent.
  Set by: Supabase authentication service (@supabase/ssr).
  
  PKCE Code Verifier Cookie (sb-*-code-verifier)
  Purpose: Temporary token used during the OAuth login flow to securely exchange authorization codes.
  Type: First-party, HttpOnly, Secure, session (single-use, deleted after login completes).
  Set by: Supabase authentication service.
  
  Functional Cookies
  
  Theme Preference Cookie (theme)
  Purpose: Remembers the user's chosen display theme (light or dark mode) across visits.
  Type: First-party, persistent (365 days), SameSite=Lax.
  Set by: The website's theme system.
  
  Note: This website does not use any analytics, advertising, or third-party tracking cookies.

How to disable or remove the Cookies: The User may, at any time, prevent the setting of Cookies through the Website by means of a corresponding setting of the Internet Browser used, and may thus permanently deny the setting of Cookies.

Furthermore, already set Cookies may be deleted at any time via an Internet Browser or other Software Programs. This is possible in all the most commonly used Internet Browsers. If the Data Subject deactivates the setting of Cookies in the Internet Browser used, not all functions of our Website may be entirely usable.

Please visit the following Link if you need further clarification on how to disable Cookies: https://aboutcookies.org.

Changes

Where appropriate, we will notify you about any changes to this Cookies Policy, for example by e-mail or push notification.

Entry into Force

The present Cookies Policy entered into force on 10/03/2026, version 1.0.0