Last updated: December 9, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how the THESEUS Hub4Circularity project (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website. Cookies help us ensure the site works properly, improve your browsing experience, and analyse website performance.
You may accept, reject, or customise cookies at any time through our cookie consent banner.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) through your browser. They help remember your preferences and improve how the website functions. Some cookies may involve the processing of personal data as defined under the GDPR.
3. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website operates securely and as intended
- Remember your browsing preferences
- Analyse website traffic and performance
- Enable embedded third-party content, such as YouTube videos
- Offer a smoother and more efficient browsing experience
4. Types of Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies enable essential functions such as security, accessibility, and core website features. They do not require your consent.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
B. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and enable convenient features or third-party integrations.
Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
C. Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website, such as page views and navigation patterns.
Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
D. Advertising / Targeting Cookies
These cookies are set by third-party providers (e.g., YouTube) to deliver personalised content or limit ad frequency.
Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
5. Cookies Used on This Website
Strictly Necessary Cookies
| Cookie |
Duration |
Description |
| cookieyes-consent |
1 year |
Stores your cookie consent preferences. |
| elementor |
Never expires |
Used by WordPress to manage real-time content updates. |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports |
Session |
Ensures your browser can properly display emojis. |
| rc::a |
Never expires |
Used by Google reCAPTCHA to detect bots. |
| rc::c |
Session |
Used by Google reCAPTCHA for bot identification. |
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA |
6 months |
Stores YouTube’s consent state for embedded videos. |
Functional Cookies
| Cookie |
Duration |
Description |
| __Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN |
6 months |
Used by YouTube to manage interface testing and feature rollout. |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE |
6 months |
Determines the YouTube video player interface version. |
| yt-remote-connected-devices |
Never expires |
Stores YouTube video preferences across devices. |
| ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY |
Never expires |
Stores the last clicked YouTube search result. |
| yt-remote-device-id |
Never expires |
Stores device settings for YouTube videos. |
| yt-remote-session-name |
Session |
Stores YouTube player preferences for the current session. |
| yt-remote-fast-check-period |
Session |
Detects the current state of the video player. |
| yt-remote-session-app |
Session |
Stores YouTube interface settings. |
| yt-remote-cast-available |
Session |
Indicates casting availability. |
| yt-remote-cast-installed |
Session |
Stores casting-related user settings. |
Analytics Cookies
| Cookie |
Duration |
Description |
| _ga_* |
1 year 1 month |
Used by Google Analytics to count pageviews. |
| _ga |
1 year 1 month |
Identifies unique users anonymously for analytics. |
| YSC |
Session |
Tracks views of YouTube embedded videos. |
Advertising Cookies
| Cookie |
Duration |
Description |
| __Secure-YEC |
Past |
Detects spam, fraud, and invalid traffic related to ads. |
| yt.innertube::nextId |
Never expires |
Stores a unique ID related to YouTube viewing history. |
| yt.innertube::requests |
Never expires |
Stores video request data for YouTube personalisation. |
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You may modify or withdraw your cookie consent at any time using the Cookie Settings button available on the website.
You can also control cookies directly through your browser:
Disabling cookies may affect certain website functions or reduce the quality of your browsing experience.
7. International Data Transfers
Some third-party cookies (e.g., Google, YouTube) involve the transfer of data outside the European Economic Area, including the United States. These providers rely on the EU–US Data Privacy Framework or Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure lawful and secure processing.
8. Third-Party Cookies and Links
Our website may include embedded content from external platforms. These third parties may set their own cookies according to their privacy policies, for which we are not responsible.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in legislation or website functionality. Any significant updates will be announced on this page.
10. Contact Us
For questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at
info@theseus-h4c.eu
THESEUS Communication Team
