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 your cookie consent choices in your browser so we can respect your preferences.
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.

Third-party content that loads with the page

One embed is requested while the page renders, before you make a consent choice, which means your IP address reaches the provider even if you afterwards refuse. We would rather say so plainly than describe an intention we have not carried out.

Instagram — a post embedded on our home page, served by Meta. Loading it tells Meta your IP address and, if you are signed in to Instagram in the same browser, that you visited this page.

Two services used to behave this way and no longer do. The map on our Contact page now loads only when you click it, so nothing reaches Google until you ask for it. OneSignal, which powered optional web-push notifications, has been switched off entirely.

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 cookies are set only after you accept them. The Instagram embed listed above loads with the page regardless of your choice; everything else on this site waits for your answer.

Your choices are stored in your own browser for 30 days so that we honour your preferences on later visits.

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.