1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how the BHARAT-EU website, available at https://bharat-eu.eu/, uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit the website.
It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how personal data may be collected and processed through the website.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website.
They may be used to:
- ensure that a website functions correctly;
- remember user preferences;
- improve website security;
- understand how visitors interact with a website;
- enable third-party services or embedded content.
Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while others may remain on your device for a defined period.
3. Types of Cookies We May Use
The BHARAT-EU website may use the following categories of cookies.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to operate correctly and cannot normally be disabled through the website’s cookie settings.
They may be used for purposes such as:
- website security;
- session management;
- cookie consent preferences;
- technical functionality;
- protection against misuse or malicious activity.
These cookies do not require consent where they are strictly necessary for the provision of the website or a service explicitly requested by the user.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies may be used to remember choices you make and provide enhanced website functionality.
For example, they may remember:
- language or display preferences;
- consent settings;
- other user preferences.
Where required by applicable law, these cookies are activated only after your consent.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies may be used to help us understand how visitors use the website.
They may collect information such as:
- pages visited;
- time spent on the website;
- navigation paths;
- device and browser information;
- general interaction with website content.
This information may help us improve the structure, content and usability of the BHARAT-EU website.
Where consent is required, analytics cookies will only be activated after you have accepted them through the cookie consent mechanism.
Marketing or Third-Party Cookies
The website may include content or links provided by external platforms such as:
- LinkedIn;
- YouTube;
- other third-party services.
These providers may place cookies or use similar technologies when their services or embedded content are loaded.
Where required, such technologies will only be activated after the appropriate consent has been provided.
4. Third-Party Content
The BHARAT-EU website may contain links to, or embedded content from, third-party websites and services.
Examples may include:
- YouTube videos;
- LinkedIn;
- websites of project partners;
- European Union websites;
- external publications or resources.
Third-party providers may process information according to their own privacy and cookie policies.
BHARAT-EU does not control the cookies placed directly by third-party websites once you leave the BHARAT-EU website.
5. Cookie Consent
When you first visit the website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner or preference panel.
Depending on the cookies in use, you may be able to:
- accept all cookies;
- reject non-essential cookies;
- select specific categories;
- change your preferences later.
Strictly necessary cookies may remain active because they are required for the website to function.
Non-essential cookies will not be activated before consent where consent is required by applicable law.
6. Changing or Withdrawing Your Consent
You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through the website’s Cookie Settings or cookie consent interface.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.
You may also manage cookies through your web browser settings.
7. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to:
- view stored cookies;
- delete existing cookies;
- block cookies;
- restrict third-party cookies;
- receive notifications before cookies are stored.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or usability of the website.
The procedure for managing cookies depends on the browser you use. Please refer to your browser’s help or privacy settings for further information.
8. Cookies Used on This Website
The exact cookies used on the BHARAT-EU website may change depending on the website functionality and the services enabled.
Where available, the website’s cookie consent tool will provide up-to-date information about:
- cookie name;
- provider;
- purpose;
- category;
- expiry period.
The cookie list generated by the website’s cookie management system should be considered the most current technical record of cookies detected on the website.
9. Data Collected Through Cookies
Depending on the cookie or technology used, information may include:
- IP address;
- browser and device information;
- operating system;
- website usage information;
- pages visited;
- date and time of access;
- consent preferences;
- technical identifiers.
For more information about how personal data is processed, please see our Privacy Policy.
10. International Data Transfers
Some third-party service providers may process information outside the European Economic Area.
Where personal data is transferred internationally, appropriate safeguards should be applied where required under applicable data protection law.
Further information may be available in the privacy policies of the relevant third-party providers.
11. Changes to This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect:
- changes to the website;
- new technologies or services;
- changes to cookies used;
- legal or regulatory developments.
The date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top of this page.
12. Contact
For questions regarding this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies on the BHARAT-EU website, please contact:
BHARAT-EU Project
Email: info@bharat-eu.eu
Website: https://bharat-eu.eu/