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Cookie Policy

Last updated: July 17, 2025

Introduction

European Gateway ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website europeangateway.com ("Service") to improve your user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we use, and how you can control your cookie preferences in accordance with EU legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which work in a similar way to cookies and are covered by this policy.

Types of cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookiesAlways active

These cookies are essential for the website's basic functions and cannot be disabled. They do not collect personally identifiable information and are necessary for security and functionality.

Examples:

  • Session cookies to maintain your session
  • Security cookies to protect against CSRF attacks
  • Cookie consent preferences
  • Accessibility settings
  • Load balancing cookies

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)

Analytics cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and user experience.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat)
  • Hotjar for heatmaps and user behavior
  • Internal statistics and performance measurement
  • Page view tracking
  • User journey analysis

Retention period: Up to 2 years
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)

Marketing cookies

These cookies are used to display relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns across different platforms. They may track you across websites.

Examples:

  • Facebook Pixel (fbp, fbc)
  • Google Ads (IDE, test_cookie)
  • LinkedIn Insight Tag
  • Retargeting cookies
  • Conversion tracking

Retention period: Up to 1 year
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)

Functional cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as videos, live chat, and social media features. They improve your experience but are not essential for basic functionality.

Examples:

  • Language preferences
  • Chatbot preferences
  • Video player settings
  • Social media widgets
  • Live chat functionality

Retention period: Up to 6 months
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)

Third-party cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. We do not control these cookies, and their use is subject to the respective third parties' privacy policies.

Key third parties:

Managing your cookie preferences

You have several options to control and manage cookies:

1. Cookie settings on our website

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on "Cookie Settings" at the bottom of the page or by visiting our cookie settings page.

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2. Browser settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

3. Opt-out tools

You can also use industry opt-out tools:

Legal basis under GDPR

Our use of cookies is based on the following legal grounds under GDPR:

  • Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): For analytics, marketing, and functional cookies
  • Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)): For strictly necessary cookies that ensure website functionality and security

You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. Withdrawing consent will not affect the functionality of strictly necessary cookies.

Your rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access: Request information about your personal data
  • Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to restrict processing: Request limitation of data processing
  • Right to data portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for cookie processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the contact section below.

Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@europeangateway.com
  • Phone: +45 XX XX XX XX
  • Address: European Gateway ApS, Copenhagen, Denmark

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.