Version 1.0 – Last updated: 18/06/2025
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on the website of the Alliance for European Seas, accessible at [alliance4seas.org] and hosted by the Mediterranean Sea and Coast Foundation (MEDSEA).
The use of cookies complies with applicable European and Italian data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work properly, enhance performance, analyze usage, or store your preferences.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies: deleted when the browser is closed
- Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a defined period
- First-party cookies: set directly by this website
- Third-party cookies: set by external services integrated into the site
2. Types of Cookies Used
The Alliance for European Seas website uses the following categories of cookies:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly (e.g., language settings, session management).
These do not require your consent.
B. Functional and Analytics Cookies (with consent)
These cookies help improve site performance and collect anonymized statistics on usage (e.g., most visited pages, time spent on site). If analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or Matomo) are used, data is anonymized and not used for profiling.
These cookies are used only with your prior consent.
C. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may use external content or services (e.g., Google Fonts, YouTube, social media buttons). These providers may install their own cookies for technical or analytics purposes.
We do not allow third-party advertising or behavioral profiling cookies.
3. Cookie Consent
Upon your first visit to our website, a cookie banner will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You may:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage your preferences
Your consent can be modified at any time through the “Cookie Settings” link in the site footer (if available), or by clearing cookies in your browser.
4. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Below are links to instructions for popular browsers:
Note: Disabling cookies may affect the proper functioning of the website.
5. Contact Information
For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Mediterranean Sea and Coast Foundation (MEDSEA)
Via Piemonte 33, 09127 Cagliari (CA), Italy
Email: info@medseafoundation.org
PEC: medsea@pec.medseafoundation.org