1. Introduction

 

This Cookies Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on the website of the project “SME-RISE” (the “Project Website”), available at www.sme-rise.eu.
 

The Project Website forms part of the dissemination and communication activities of the “SME-RISE” project funded under the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union (Grant Agreement No. Project 2025-1-PT01-KA220-VET-000361769). Project Duration: 01/12/2025 – 30/11/2027

 

Future Needs Management Consulting Ltd, a company incorporated in the Republic of Cyprus with registration number HE405670 and registered office in Nicosia, Cyprus (“Future Needs”), operates and manages this Project Website on behalf of the “SME-RISE” project consortium.

 

This Cookies Policy should be read together with the Privacy Policy available on the Project Website.

 

2. What Are Cookies

 

Cookies are small text files that are stored on a user’s device (computer, tablet or mobile phone) when visiting a website. Cookies allow a website to recognise a user’s device and store certain information about the user’s preferences or past actions.

 

Cookies may be used for various purposes, including:

 

• ensuring the proper functioning of the website

• improving website performance

• collecting statistical information about website usage

• enabling certain website features and services

 

Cookies may be placed by the website itself (first-party cookies) or by third-party service providers (third-party cookies).

 

3. Types of Cookies Used on This Website

 

The Project Website uses the following categories of cookies.

 

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

 

Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the operation of the website and enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas of the website.

These cookies do not require user consent under applicable EU law.

Without these cookies, the website may not function properly.

 

Examples may include cookies used for:

• maintaining session security

• remembering cookie consent preferences

• ensuring technical functionality of the website

 

3.2 Analytics Cookies

 

The Project Website uses analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use the website. These cookies help us understand how the website is used and enable us to improve its structure, performance and content.

 

Analytics cookies collect information such as:

• number of visitors to the website

• pages visited

• time spent on pages

• navigation paths through the website

• approximate geographic location (country level)

 

Analytics cookies are only placed on your device if you have provided your consent through the cookie banner displayed when you first access the website.

 

4. Google Analytics

 

The Project Website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States).

Google Analytics uses cookies to analyse how users interact with the website. 

 

The information generated by these cookies may include:

 

• IP address (in anonymised form where applicable)

• device and browser information

• website usage data

 

This information may be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers that may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including in the United States.

Where personal data is transferred outside the EEA, appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

 

You can find more information about how Google processes data in the Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

 

5. Cookie Register

 

The following table provides an overview of the types of cookies used on the Project Website.

 

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Name: COOKIEBOT BY USERCENTRICS
Provider: https://www.cookiebot.com/
Purpose: Ensures the proper functioning and security of the website
Duration: Session or short-term

 

Analytics Cookies

 

Name: _ga
Provider: Google Analytics
Purpose: Distinguishes unique users and collects statistical data on website usage
Duration: 2 years

 

Name: ga[ID]
Provider: Google Analytics
Purpose: Stores session state and analytics information
Duration: 2 years

 

The specific cookies used may vary depending on the configuration of the website and analytics tools.

 

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

 

When you first visit the Project Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

• accept all cookies

• reject non-essential cookies

• customise your cookie preferences

 

You may change or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing the “Cookie Settings” link available on the website.

 

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow users to block or delete cookies. However, restricting cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

 

Information on how to manage cookies in common browsers can be found here:

 

Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
 

Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
 

Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471
 

Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/help/4027947

 

7. Other Tracking Technologies

 

In addition to cookies, the Project Website may use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels or local storage to support website functionality and collect aggregated usage statistics.

 

Such technologies are used in a manner consistent with this Cookies Policy and applicable data protection laws.

 

8. International Data Transfers

 

Certain third-party service providers used on this website, including Google Analytics, may process data outside the European Economic Area.

Where such transfers occur, appropriate safeguards are implemented to ensure that personal data is protected in accordance with applicable EU data protection legislation.

 

9. Changes to This Cookies Policy

 

This Cookies Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology or website functionality.

The updated version will be published on the Project Website with the revised “Last Updated” date.

 

10. Contact Information

 

For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact:

Future Needs Management Consulting Ltd
Nicosia, Cyprus

Email: egle@futureneeds.eu
Website: www.futureneeds.eu

 

For further information on how personal data is processed, please refer to the Privacy Policy available on the Project Website.