COOKIE POLICY

Last updated: 25.08.2026

This Cookie Policy explains how the smartCASE project website uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

The website is operated by EurA AG on behalf of the smartCASE project consortium.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They enable websites to recognise a device and remember certain information about your visit.

In addition to cookies, similar technologies such as local storage or tracking technologies may also be used. In this Cookie Policy, these technologies are collectively referred to as "cookies".

Cookies can be classified as either first-party cookies, which are set by the website operator, or third-party cookies, which are set by external service providers.

2. Why do we use cookies?

We may use cookies and similar technologies for various purposes, including: i) for security reasons and to protect against fraud as well as to detect and prevent cyber-attacks; ii) to provide selected services; iii) to monitor and analyze the performance, operation, and effectiveness of our services; and iv) to enhance the user experience.

3. Which cookies do we use?

The ISOS4I website may use the following categories of cookies:

3.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are required for the technical operation, security and basic functionality of the website. They enable functions such as page navigation, security features and the storage of your privacy preferences.

Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent where they are technically necessary to provide a service explicitly requested by you or to operate the website.

These cookies may include cookies used by our website hosting and content management provider, Wix.

3.2 Preference cookies

Preference cookies allow the website to remember information such as your language selection or other settings in order to provide a more convenient user experience.

These cookies are only used where applicable and, where legally required, are activated only with your consent.

3.3 Analytics cookies

If enabled, analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the website. They may collect information such as the pages visited, the duration of visits, the browser or device used and general information about website interactions.

Analytics cookies are used exclusively to analyse and improve the website.

Analytics cookies are only activated with your prior consent where consent is legally required.

3.4 External content and third-party services

The website may contain content or services provided by third parties, such as embedded videos, maps, social media content or other external services.

When such content is loaded, the respective third-party provider may process information about your device or browsing behaviour and may set cookies or use similar technologies.

Where required by law, such third-party content will only be loaded after you have given your consent.

The respective third-party provider is responsible for its own processing activities. Further information can be found in the privacy policies of the respective providers.

4. Legal basis

The legal basis for the use of strictly necessary cookies is our legitimate interest in providing a secure and technically functional website pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, where applicable.

For all other cookies and similar technologies that require consent, the legal basis is your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

You can withdraw or change your consent at any time using the privacy or cookie settings provided on our website.

5. Managing your cookie preferences

When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject optional cookies or select individual categories.

You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the Cookie Settings / Privacy Settings on the website.

Rejecting optional cookies does not affect your ability to use the website's basic functions.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or user experience of individual features of the website.

6. Cookies set by third parties

Where third-party services are used, the respective providers may process personal data independently of the ISOS4I project consortium.

Depending on the services actually implemented on the website, these may include, for example:

website hosting and content management services;
analytics services;
video hosting services;
map services;
social media services; or
other embedded external content.

Only services that are actually integrated into the website should be listed in this section.

7. Storage period

Cookies are stored on your device for different periods depending on their purpose.

Session cookies are generally deleted automatically when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies remain stored on your device for a specified period or until you delete them manually.

The specific storage period depends on the respective cookie and service provider. Where applicable, information about individual cookies and their storage periods is provided in our cookie consent management tool.

8. Data protection

Where cookies contain or enable the processing of personal data, such processing is also subject to our Privacy Policy.

9. Your rights

Where personal data is processed through cookies or similar technologies, you have the rights granted to you under applicable data protection law, including the rights to:

request access to your personal data;
request rectification of inaccurate data;
request erasure of your personal data;
request restriction of processing;
object to certain processing activities;
request data portability, where applicable; and
withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.

10. Contact

If you have any questions regarding the use of cookies on this website or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please find our contact details in the legal notice.

11. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website, the technologies used or applicable legal requirements.

The latest version will always be made available on this website.

Last updated: 25.08.2026