Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how the European Voluntary and Educational Center (EVEC) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website. It tells you what these technologies are, why we use them, and the choices you have to accept or refuse them.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to make them work more efficiently, and to provide reporting information. Some technologies we use are not strictly “cookies” but work in a similar way (for example, browser storage and tags used by third-party services); for simplicity we refer to all of them as “cookies” in this policy.

Cookies set by the website you are visiting are called “first-party” cookies. Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party” cookies; these enable third-party features or functionality (such as analytics, advertising and embedded content) to be provided.

Cookies and services we use

Below is a description of the categories of cookies and services actually used on this website.

Strictly necessary

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, submitting a form or setting your privacy preferences. The website cannot work properly without them.

WordPress — session and security cookies that keep the site working and, where applicable, keep logged-in users authenticated.
WPConsent — stores a record of your cookie consent choices so we can respect your preferences and prove that consent was obtained.
LiteSpeed / QUIC.cloud — caching and content-delivery technology used to serve pages quickly and reliably.

Analytics

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting and reporting information anonymously or in aggregate. They are only used with your consent.

Google Analytics 4 (via Google Site Kit) — measures how visitors find and use the website, such as which pages are viewed and how long visits last, so we can improve the content and experience.

Advertising

These cookies may be set through the site to build a profile of your interests and show relevant content. They are only used with your consent.

Google AdSense — used to serve and measure advertising and to help limit the number of times you see an advert.

Functional

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as spam protection on forms and optional notifications. They are only used with your consent.

Google reCAPTCHA — protects our forms from spam and abuse by distinguishing humans from automated bots.
OneSignal — powers optional web-push notifications, so you can choose to receive updates from us in your browser.

How you give and withdraw consent

When you first visit this website, a cookie banner powered by WPConsent asks for your consent. Strictly necessary cookies are always active because the site cannot work without them. Analytics, advertising and functional cookies are only loaded after you accept them.

Your choices are recorded and logged by WPConsent so that we honour your preferences and can demonstrate that consent was given.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by re-opening the cookie banner or preferences from the consent option on the site and updating your selection. You can also delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how the website works.