Cookie Policy – AlgaeHub Platform
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This Cookie Policy explains how Via Pontica Foundation uses cookies and similar technologies on the AlgaeHub website (https://algaehub.org/), in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC).
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, and provide information to website operators.
2. Types of cookies we use
AlgaeHub uses the following categories of cookies:
2.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled.
Examples:
- session management
- security and load balancing
- cookie consent storage
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
2.2 Analytical / performance cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the platform (e.g. page views, traffic sources), allowing us to improve functionality and content.
✔ Used only after explicit user consent
✔ Data is aggregated and anonymized where possible
Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
2.3 Functional cookies
These cookies allow the platform to remember user preferences (e.g. language, region).
✔ Optional
✔ Activated only with user consent
Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
3. Cookies NOT used
In line with EU project compliance requirements, AlgaeHub does not use:
- advertising cookies;
- behavioral tracking cookies;
- third-party marketing cookies;
- profiling or automated decision-making cookies.
4. Cookie management
Users can:
- accept all cookies;
- reject all non-essential cookies;
- customize cookie preferences at any time via the cookie settings link in the website footer.
Cookie preferences can also be managed through browser settings.
5. Third-party services
If third-party services are used (e.g. hosting, embedded content, analytics), Via Pontica Foundation ensures that:
- services are GDPR-compliant;
- data processing agreements are in place;
- no personal data is transferred without appropriate safeguards.
6. Data retention
Cookies are stored:
- only for the period necessary for their purpose;
- in accordance with the principle of data minimization.
Session cookies are deleted automatically when the browser is closed.
7. Changes to this Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated to reflect changes in legislation or platform functionality.
All updates will be published on this page with a revised date.
8. Contact
Data Controller:
Via Pontica Foundation
Burgas, Republic of Bulgaria
Email: office@viapontica.org
Website: https://viapontica.org