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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit our website. They help us improve your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and provide certain functionalities.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a specified period).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure access, and form submissions. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not function without them.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
wordpress_* WordPress session management (if logged in) Session
gdpr_consent Stores your cookie preferences 12 months

2.2 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve content, navigation, and user experience. All analytics data is anonymized.

Service Purpose Data Collected Retention
Google Analytics (if enabled) Traffic analysis Page views, session duration, bounce rate, anonymized IP 14 months

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features.

  • Language Selection: Remembers your preferred language (if multi-language support is enabled)
  • Accessibility Settings: Stores font size or contrast preferences

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

  • YouTube: If embedded videos are present on pages (sets cookies for video playback and tracking)
  • LinkedIn: If share buttons are enabled (sets cookies for social sharing features)

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them:

  • Google/YouTube Cookie Policy: policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
  • LinkedIn Cookie Policy: linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy

4. Cookie Duration

  • Session Cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period (up to 12 months) unless manually deleted

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all third-party cookies
  • Clear all cookies when you close the browser

Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari (macOS): Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
⚠️ Important Note: Blocking or deleting certain cookies may affect website functionality. For example, you may not be able to submit contact forms or remember your preferences.

6. Your Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences.

You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time by:

  • Adjusting your browser settings (see Section 5)
  • Clearing cookies from your device
  • Contacting us at phoenix@polimi.it

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Significant changes will be communicated via a banner on our homepage.

8. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies or this policy:

Project Coordinator: Politecnico di Milano
Email: phoenix-media@polimi.it
Privacy Policy: Read our full Privacy Policy

This Cookie Policy applies to the PHOENIX project website (Grant Agreement No. 101156638), funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Health and Digital Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Health and Digital Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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