Last Updated: 02.05.2025

This Cookie Policy explains how PhotoBrane („we,“ „us,“ or „our“) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website [Your Website Address]. We are committed to transparency and protecting your privacy. This policy provides information about what cookies are, what types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

PhotoBrane brings together 9 beneficiaries and 8 associated partners from 7 European countries and the USA. Reflecting its strong commitment to diversity, the consortium brings together a balanced mix of academic (12 members) and non-academic (5 members) institutions. As a European-centric consortium, we adhere to relevant data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

Cookies can be „persistent“ or „session“ cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them, while session cookies are deleted once you close your web browser.

2. How Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for several purposes, including:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionalities like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
• Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This includes information such as the number of visitors, the pages they visit, and the time spent on the site. This data helps us to improve the performance and usability of our website. (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. For example, they may be used to remember your preferences, such as language settings or display preferences.
• Third-Party Cookies: In some cases, we may use cookies provided by trusted third parties. For example, we may embed content from third-party websites (e.g., videos from YouTube, social media feeds) that may set their own cookies. This policy does not cover the cookies used by these third-party services.

3. Your Choices and How to Manage Cookies

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner requesting your consent to use non-essential cookies. You have the right to accept or decline these cookies.

You can also manage your cookie preferences at any time through:

• Cookie Settings on Our Website: You can typically adjust your preferences via a „Cookie Settings“ or „Manage Cookies“ link, often found in the website footer or within the cookie banner.

• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the „options,“ „preferences,“ or „settings“ menu of your browser. You can set your browser to block all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or to alert you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that if you choose to block all cookies (including essential cookies), you may not be able to access all or parts of our website, and some functionalities may not work.

  You can find more information about managing cookies in popular browsers here:

  • Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
  • Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
  • Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/microsoft-edge-Browse-data-and-privacy-bb8174ba-9d73-dcf2-9b4a-c582b4e640dd
  • Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac

• Opt-out Tools for Third-Party Cookies: For some third-party analytics cookies, such as Google Analytics, you can opt-out by downloading and installing a browser add-on provided by the third party (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on).

4. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. The date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated.