Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 29 April 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how the Science at Risk Emergency Office by Akademisches Netzwerk Osteuropa, akno e.V. (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website www.science-at-risk.org.

1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site recognize your device on subsequent visits and may store information such as your language preference, session information, or interactions.

2. What types of cookies do we use?
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and enable functions like navigation and access to secure areas.

b) Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

c) Analytics / Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information—e.g. through tools like Google Analytics or Matomo (if activated).

d) Third-Party Cookies (optional)
Some embedded content (such as videos, maps, or social media feeds) may set third-party cookies. These are subject to the privacy policies of the respective providers.

3. How can you manage cookies?
Upon your first visit to our site, you can choose your cookie preferences via the cookie banner. You can withdraw or adjust your consent at any time by using the “Cookie Settings” option at the bottom of the page. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

4. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal or technical changes. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed.

5. Contact
Responsible for this website and its content:
Science at Risk Emergency Office by Akademisches Netzwerk Osteuropa, akno e.V.
📧 info@science-at-risk.org