Effective Date: 12/02/2026
1. Introduction This Cookie Policy explains how HARMONISE uses cookies and similar tracking technologies in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the ePrivacy Directive.
Cookies that are not strictly necessary will only be placed on your device after you provide explicit consent through our cookie banner.
2. What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help improve functionality, enhance user experience, and provide analytical information about website usage.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the proper functioning of the website and cannot be disabled in our systems.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting information anonymously (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Functional Cookies: Allow the website to remember user preferences and provide enhanced functionality.
- Marketing Cookies: May be used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements (if applicable).
4. Legal Basis
Strictly necessary cookies are processed based on legitimate interest. All other cookies are processed only on the basis of your explicit consent.
5. How We Use Cookies
- To ensure proper website functionality.
- To analyze traffic and improve performance.
- To remember user preferences.
- To enhance security and prevent fraud.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may use third-party services such as Google Analytics or email marketing providers. These third parties may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where applicable, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses are implemented to ensure GDPR compliance.
7. Managing and Withdrawing Consent
You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time through our cookie banner settings or by adjusting your browser settings. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
8. Data Retention
Cookies are stored for different periods depending on their purpose. Detailed information about cookie duration can be provided upon request.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.
10. Contact
If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact us at office@harmonise-horizon.eu.