Cookies Policy
1.1 Introduction
Protecting your private sphere while using our Site is an extremely important aspect for us. That is why we are keeping you in touch in detail about the collection of personal data and personal data.
The right to use personal data and anonymous data rests with SITE HOLDER within the limits provided by law, except for the rights of the data subjects described above.
The Site uses software for use analysis. By evaluating these data, useful information on user needs can be obtained. This information contributes to improving the quality of the Site. More specifically, for each visit to the Site, the following set of data is stored unrestricted:
- The anonymous form of the IP address of the requesting computer;
- Date and time of visit or request;
- The name of the page you consulted or the file you visited;
- Refer to the page that this page views;
- The browser used by the user, including the browser version;
- The operating system used by the user.
A cookie is a small text file that saves Internet settings. Almost every web page uses this technology. Your web browser downloads this when you first access a web page. The next time you access this web page with the same device, Cookies and Saved Information are either sent back to the First Party Cookie website or to another Third Party Cookie webpage. Thus, the webpage recognizes that you have visited the page with this browser again and varies in some cases the content displayed.
Some cookies are very useful because they can improve the user experience in the event of the web page being reacted. Provided you use the same terminal and same browser as before, Cookie files remind you, for example, your preferences, communicates how you use a page, and adapts to your personal interests and needs. Most of our cookies are automatically deleted from your hard drive after the session ("Session Cookies"). In addition, we also use cookies that remain on your hard drive after the session is complete. This primarily aims to improve the user experience in case of a new web page access, by subsequently adapting the web page to your personal needs, thus optimizing the loading time.
Cookies that do not require your consent. Cookies that are absolutely necessary, also called "strictly necessary", provide functions without which you cannot use the web page correctly. These Cookies are exclusively used by us and are the so-called First Party Cookies. They are only stored for the current browser session on your computer. Cookies that are absolutely necessary. We have a "Session-Cookie" for the sign-in feature. Without this cookie, it is not possible to connect and not go to the functions behind the connection.
In addition, such cookies ensure, for example, changing the http page in https to the functionality of the page and complying with the data transfer security requirements. You do not necessarily require your consent to use the necessary cookies.
Cookies that are absolutely necessary cannot be disabled using the function of this page. However, they can be disabled at any time using the browser you are using. Please refer to the instructions below.
Cookies that, according to the legal definition, is not necessarily necessary to use the web page, but which are performing important tasks. Without these cookies, features that ensure comfortable browsing on our webpage, such as pre-filled forms, would no longer be available. Settings such as language selection cannot be saved and must be reset on each page. In addition, we no longer have the opportunity to offer personalized offers to you.
You can set your browser in such a way that cookies are only created with your consent or are generally denied. Please note, however, that without cookies, certain areas of the web page cannot be used or are only usable.
You can control the use of "Cookies" and prevent it if you configure your browser as follows:
- Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer: see https://support.microsoft.com/
Extras - Internet Options - Expanded Registration Card - under Security Check "Send" Do Not Track "requests to pages web sites visited with Internet Explorer "Do Not Track" - please confirm - Google Chrome: see https://support.google.com/chrome/
Menu - Settings - Extensive Settings - under "Data Protection" click "Content Settings" - under "Cookies" desired fields - confirm - Firefox: see https://support.mozilla.org/
Menu - Settings - Data Protection - under Chronical Check "Create user-defined settings" - in the "Cookies" section make the desired settings - confirm - Safari: see https://support.apple.com/
Safari - Settings - Data Protection - in the "Cookies and Web Page Data" section, make the desired settings – confirm
2.2 Web analysis cookies (Google Analytics)
If you have given your consent on our Site, we also use cookies to create pseudonymous user profiles for the purpose of web analysis (“web analysis cookies”). These cookies enable us to identify returning users (device owners), analyze their behavior on the Site, optimize the Site and measure its reach. The legal basis for such data processing is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You give your consent to this tracking on the Site by clicking on “OK” in our cookie banner; no web analysis cookies are set before this happens. We do not combine the data with other personal data and we do not use it for the targeted addressing of individual users for advertising purposes. The web analysis cookies are deleted after 24 months at the latest or if you withdraw your consent beforehand.
For this web analysis we use the service Google Analytics, which is operated by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies which are stored on your computer and which enable an analysis of your use of the Site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Site (browser type/version, operating system used, referrer URL, host name of the accessing computer (IP address), date and time of the server request) are generally transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. Google will therefore reduce your IP address by the last octet within member states of the European Union or in other signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. The transfer of your information to a third country outside the EU is covered by an adequacy decision of the Commission (C/2016/4176 of 12 July 2016 – http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2016/1250/oj) within the meaning of Article 45 GDPR, because Google has undertaken to comply with the principles of the EU-US Privacy Shield (https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework).
On our behalf, Google uses this information as a processor within the meaning of Art. 28 GDPR to evaluate your use of the Site, to compile reports on Site activities and to provide the Site operator with further services associated with Site use and Internet use. The IP address transmitted by your browser in the context of Google Analytics is not merged with other Google data.
You can prevent the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser (see above); however, please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of the Site.
You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the Site (including your IP address) and from processing this data by Google for all websites by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en. You can also – especially with browsers on mobile devices – prevent Google Analytics from collecting and processing your data.
For more information on Google Analytics’ Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, please visit https://www.google.com/analytics/terms/gb.htmland https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en
For any additional questions about how personal data is processed and to exercise your rights above, please email us at DPO EMAIL
EU Login uses cookies to allow you to log in to different applications without re-entering your email address and password. These cookies contain no personal information whatsoever, merely a pointer allowing the authentication service to find your entry in its own tables. The cookies are 'per-session' cookies, i.e. they are destroyed when you close your browser. If you have chosen the option for your browser not to accept such cookies, you will not benefit from this feature and will have to re-authenticate yourself each time you log in to a different client application of the authentication service. A persistent cookie may be created for your convenience in order to record your choice of language, and at your discretion, your email address. In the absence of this cookie, the default language is English.
Soruce 2: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/cas/cookies.html
1.2 What are cookies?
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your computer or mobile device when you visit the site.
- First party cookies are cookies set by the website you’re visiting. Only that website can read them. In addition, a website might potentially use external services, which also set their own cookies, known as third-party cookies.
- Persistent cookies are cookies saved on your computer and that are not deleted automatically when you quit your browser, unlike a session cookie, which is deleted when you quit your browser.
Every time you visit the Commission’s websites, you will be prompted to accept or refuse cookies.
The purpose is to enable the site to remember your preferences (such as user name, language, etc.) for a certain period of time.
That way, you don’t have to re-enter them when browsing around the site during the same visit.
Cookies can also be used to establish anonymised statistics about the browsing experience on our sites.
How do we use cookies?
European Commission websites mostly use “first-party cookies”. These are cookies set and controlled by the Commission, not by any external organisation.
However, to view some of our pages, you will have to accept cookies from external organisations.
The 3 types of first-party cookie we use are to:
- store visitor preferences
- make our websites operational
- gather analytics data (about user behaviour)
Visitor preferences
These are set by us and only we can read them. They remember:
- if you have agreed to (or refused) this site’s cookie policy
- if you have already replied to our survey pop-up (about how helpful the site content was) – so you won't be asked again
| Name | Service | Purpose | Cookie type and duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| eu_cookie_consent | Cookie consent kit | Stores your cookie preferences (so you won’t be asked again) | First-party session cookie deleted after you quit your browser |
| ecsi | Website survey tools | Stores information on whether you have already replied to a survey pop-up – so you won't be asked again. | First-party persistent cookie, 1 month |
| cck3 | Cookie consent kit | Stores your preferences for 3rd-party cookies (so you won't be asked again) | First-party session cookie deleted after you quit your browser |
Operational cookies
There are some cookies that we have to include in order for certain web pages to function. For this reason, they do not require your consent. In particular:
- authentication cookies
- technical cookies required by certain IT systems
Authentication cookies
These are stored when you log in to a Commission site, using our authentication service (EU Login). When you do this, you accept the associated privacy policy.
| Name | Service | Purpose | Cookie type and duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MoodleSession | Customs and Tax - EU Learning | Identifies your session | First-party session cookie, deleted after you quit your browser |
| MOODLEID1_ | Customs and Tax - EU Learning | This cookies are used to remember: - Which account you are logged in as - Your current session details such as how long you have been on a page and what requests you are making |
These cookies are used by Moodle to make you experience faster and to protect our servers from cyber attacks. |
| MyECASDomain | Identity Management Service | Remembers your domain | First-party session cookie, deleted after you quit your browser |
| __Secure_CASTGC | Identity Management Service | Identifies your session | First-party session cookie, deleted after you quit your browser |
| __Secure_ECAS_SESSIONID | Identity Management Service | Identifies the current Central Authentication Service session | First-party session cookie, deleted after you quit your browser |
| ECAS_PREFS | Identity Management Service |
Remembers your settings and preferences: user id, user name, acknowledged cookie policy, high contrast mode, privacy mode, view account details after login, last strength selected |
First-party session cookie, deleted after you quit your browser |
| CASPRIVACY |
EURES The European Job Mobility Portal |
EURES Authentication info | First-party session cookie, deleted after you quit your browser |
| CASTGC |
EURES The European Job Mobility Portal |
EURES Authentication info | First-party session cookie, deleted after you quit your browser |
| EURES_CAS_LOGGED_IN |
EURES The European Job Mobility Portal |
EURES Authentication info | First-party session cookie, deleted after you quit your browser |
The names of these cookies may change, for technical reasons (particularly __Secure-CASTGC and __Secure-ECAS_SESSIONID).
Technical cookies
| Name | Service | Purpose | Cookie type and duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| has_js | Corporate content management platform, based on Drupal open source software |
Determines whether Javascript is enabled in your browser. This allows our websites to function properly. |
First-party session cookie, deleted after you quit your browser |
| JSESSIONID / CFID / CFTOKEN | Java IT platform / Coldfusion IT platform | Maintain a secure session for you, during your visit. | First-party session cookie, deleted after you quit your browser |
| ecsi | Website survey tools | Stores information on whether you have already replied to a survey pop-up – so you won't be asked again. |
First-party persistent cookie, 1 month |
| theoplayer-session-id | Audiovisual Service video player | Enables the player’s own analytics, currently not used. | localStorage Key, persistent data |
| theoplayer-stored-network-info | Audiovisual Service video player | Enables the player’s bandwidth estimate to determine the best initial bandwidth and enhance the user experience. |
localStorage Key, persistent data |
| EURES_CVO_SESSION_ID |
EURES The European Job Mobility Portal |
EURES Session info | First-party session cookie, deleted after you quit your browser |
| EURES_JVSE_SESSIONID |
EURES The European Job Mobility Portal |
EURES Session info | First-party session cookie, deleted after you quit your browser |
| EURES_LF_MARKETPLACE_SESSIONID |
EURES The European Job Mobility Portal |
EURES Session info for Liferay | First-party session cookie, deleted after you quit your browser |
| EURES_LF_PLUGINS_SESSIONID |
EURES The European Job Mobility Portal |
EURES Session info for Liferay | First-party session cookie, deleted after you quit your browser |
| LFR_SESSION_STATE_xxxxx |
EURES The European Job Mobility Portal |
EURES Session info for Liferay | First-party session cookie, deleted after you quit your browser |
| cck1atlassian-analytics.confluence.lock | Public wikis | Keeps Confluence analytics disabled |
localStorage Key, persistent data |
| confluence.sidebar.width | Public wikis | Remembers the width of the sidebar |
localStorage Key, persistent data |
| jquery.feature.detection.cache | Public wikis | Detects when a page is loaded from the browser cache |
localStorage Key, persistent data |
| jquery.feature.detection.cache.useragent | Public wikis | Remembers if a certain feature is available in the browser. |
localStorage Key, persistent data |
Analytics cookies
We use these purely for internal research on how we can improve the service we provide for all our users.
The cookies simply assess how you interact with our website – as an anonymous user (the data gathered does not identify you personally).
Also, this data is not shared with any third parties or used for any other purpose. The anonymised statistics could be shared with contractors working on communication projects under contractual agreement with the Commission.
However, you are free to refuse these types of cookies – either via the cookie banner you’ll see on the first page you visit or at Europa Analytics.
| Name | Service | Purpose | Cookie type and duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _pk_id# | Corporate web analytics service, based on Matomo open source software | Recognises website visitors (anonymously – no personal information is collected on the user). | First-party persistent cookie, 13 months |
| _pk_ses# | Corporate web analytics service, based on Matomo open source software |
Identifies the pages viewed by the same user during the same visit. (anonymously – no personal information is collected on the user). |
First-party persistent cookie, 30 minutes |
Third-party cookies
Some of our pages display content from external providers, e.g. YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
To view this third-party content, you first have to accept their specific terms and conditions. This includes their cookie policies, which we have no control over.
But if you do not view this content, no third-party cookies are installed on your device.
Third-party providers on Commission websites
You Tube
Internet Archive
Google Maps
Twitter
TV1
Vimeo
Microsoft
Facebook
Google
LinkedIn
Livestream
SoundCloud
European Parliament
These third-party services are outside of the control of the Commission. Providers may, at any time, change their terms of service, purpose and use of cookies, etc.
How can you manage cookies?
You can manage/delete cookies as you wish - for details, see aboutcookies.org.
Removing cookies from your device
You can delete all cookies that are already on your device by clearing the browsing history of your browser. This will remove all cookies from all websites you have visited.
Be aware though that you may also lose some saved information (e.g. saved login details, site preferences).
Managing site-specific cookies
For more detailed control over site-specific cookies, check the privacy and cookie settings in your preferred browser
Blocking cookies
You can set most modern browsers to prevent any cookies being placed on your device, but you may then have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit a site/page. And some services and functionalities may not work properly at all (e.g. profile logging-in).
Managing our analytics cookies
You can manage your preferences concerning cookies from Europa Analytics on the dedicated Europa Analytics page.