Cookie Policy
Clear information about how cookies and similar technologies may be used on the MEDIAWISE PROJECT website and how you can manage your preferences.
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar browser technologies may be used when you visit the MEDIAWISE PROJECT website. It is intended to give visitors a clear explanation of what these technologies do and how they can be managed.
Cookies may be used to support essential website functions, remember certain preferences, understand how the website is used and help us improve the way information and services are presented.
You can control or restrict cookies through your browser settings. Some cookies may be necessary for parts of the website to operate correctly, while optional cookies may be managed or declined where the relevant browser or website controls allow.
02 What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files or similar browser storage technologies placed on a device when a website is accessed. They allow a website to recognise a browser or remember information between visits.
Some cookies are temporary and are removed when a browser session ends. Others may remain on a device for a defined period or until they are deleted by the visitor.
Cookies do not normally contain information such as passwords or complete payment details. The exact information associated with a cookie depends on how the relevant website function or service has been configured.
03 How Cookies May Be Used
MEDIAWISE PROJECT may use cookies or similar technologies for several practical purposes connected with the operation and improvement of the website.
- To keep essential website functions working correctly.
- To remember certain website or browser preferences where those functions require it.
- To help maintain website security and protect forms or other interactive functions from misuse.
- To understand general website usage and identify areas where pages or navigation may be improved.
- To support performance measurement where an appropriate analytics function is enabled.
- To remember or apply cookie preferences where a cookie management function is provided.
We aim to use only the technologies reasonably needed for the relevant website function or service.
04 Types of Cookies
The cookies that may be used on the website can generally be understood through the following categories. The exact cookies present may change when website features, software or service providers are updated.
These support core website functions such as page operation, security, form handling or other features necessary for the website to function as intended.
These may remember choices or settings that help provide a more consistent experience when returning to the website.
Where enabled, these may provide aggregated information about website visits, page usage and general interaction so that website performance can be reviewed.
These may support particular website features, embedded content or functionality requested by the visitor.
Cookie Categories and Typical Purpose
| Essential | Required for core website functions, security and technical operation. |
|---|---|
| Preferences | Helps remember selected settings or choices where such functionality is available. |
| Analytics | May provide aggregated website usage information to help understand performance and improve content or navigation. |
| Functional | Supports optional website functions, embedded features or requested functionality. |
05 Managing and Disabling Cookies
Most modern web browsers provide controls that allow visitors to view, delete, block or restrict cookies. The available controls vary between browsers and devices.
You can usually find cookie controls within your browser’s privacy, security or website settings. You may also be able to configure your browser to notify you when a website attempts to place a cookie on your device.
Disabling certain cookies may affect how parts of the website work. In particular, essential cookies may be required for certain functions to operate correctly.
If an optional cookie preference tool is available on the website, you can use that tool to make or change the available choices.
06 Third-Party Services and Embedded Content
Some website functions may use services provided by third parties. Depending on how those services are configured, they may place their own cookies or use similar technologies when their content or functionality is loaded.
Examples may include website analytics, embedded media, security functions, technical performance tools or other external website features.
Third-party providers may have their own privacy and cookie policies. Where a third-party service is used, the applicable provider’s terms and privacy information may also apply to its own technology.
MEDIAWISE PROJECT does not control the cookie settings, retention periods or technical operation of independent third-party services. Those settings may change when a provider updates its service.
07 Cookie Retention
The length of time a cookie remains on a device depends on its purpose and configuration.
| Session cookies | Normally remain available only during the relevant browser session and are removed when the session ends. |
|---|---|
| Persistent cookies | May remain on the device for a defined period or until the visitor deletes them through browser controls. |
| Preference information | May be retained for up to 12 months where needed to remember a visitor’s selected website preference. |
| Analytics information | Where analytics tools are enabled, retention may depend on the configuration of the relevant service and its applicable privacy settings. |
Cookie lifetimes may change when the website configuration or a supporting service is updated. Visitors can also delete stored cookies through their browser at any time.
08 Changes to This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated when the website structure, functionality, technologies or service providers change.
Any updated version will be published on this page. Visitors are encouraged to review the policy from time to time if they want to understand how cookies are being used on the website.
Changes to individual cookies or third-party technologies may occur as part of routine website maintenance without changing the general purpose of this policy.
09 Contact Information
If you have a question about this Cookie Policy, the technologies used on the website or the way cookie preferences can be managed, please contact MEDIAWISE PROJECT using the details below.
MEDIAWISE PROJECT — This Cookie Policy explains the general use of cookies and similar technologies on the website and how visitors can manage their browser preferences.