This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them. You should read this policy to understand what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use (i.e., the information we collect with cookies) and how to control your cookie preferences.

Your consent applies to the following domains: www.monica-project.eu. You can at any time change or withdraw your consent as explained below.

For further information on how we use, store and process your personal data securely and what rights you have, please see our Privacy Policy.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are used to store small pieces of information. The cookies are stored on your device when the website is loaded into your browser.

The number and structure of cookies may depend on which type of device you are using (mobile device or computer).

How do we use cookies?

The MONICA website uses both first-party cookies and third-party cookies for a number of purposes.

First-party cookies are set and controlled by us (MONICA website) and they can only be viewed by us. Third-party cookies set by the third-party software that we use on our website.

Three categories of cookies are used: functional and marketing/tracking.

Functional cookies

Functional cookies necessary for operating the core functions of MONICA website and are placed by us (first-party cookies). They help improve your experience on the site and make it easier for you to use. These cookies are always active and do not require consent as they are solely used for 1) data transmission over an electronic communication network and 2) for services explicitly requested by the user (you).

Marketing/Tracking cookies

These cookies are used for marketing and/or tracking purposes and are solely set by third-party software that we use on our website. These cookies require your consent and will allow for an improved and enhanced user experience of our website, e.g., access to project videos hosted by YouTube or links to our social media platforms.

Social Media

Our website links to MONICA accounts on different social media platforms (third-party websites). These links will only work if 1) you have accepted all cookies on MONICA website, or 2) you have previously accepted the cookies directly on the third-party website in question.

What cookies do we use?

You can see here which first-party and third-party cookies our site is using at the moment. The list is updated every month. Open each category to see its cookies:

Complianz

Functional

Usage

We use Complianz for cookie consent management. Read more

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties. For more information, please read the Complianz Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
cmplz_banner-status
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store if the cookie banner has been dismissed
Name
cmplz_policy_id
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store accepted cookie policy ID
Name
cmplz_marketing
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_statistics
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_preferences
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_functional
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_consented_services
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences

Facebook

Marketing/Tracking, Functional

Usage

We use Facebook for display of recent social posts and/or social share buttons. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Facebook Privacy Statement.

Marketing/Tracking

Name
_fbc
Expiration
2 years
Function
Store last visit
Name
fbm*
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store account details
Name
xs
Expiration
3 months
Function
Store a unique session ID
Name
fr
Expiration
3 months
Function
Provide ad delivery or retargeting
Name
act
Expiration
90 days
Function
Store logged in users
Name
_fbp
Expiration
3 months
Function
Store and track visits across websites
Name
datr
Expiration
2 years
Function
Provide fraud prevention
Name
c_user
Expiration
30 days
Function
Store a unique user ID
Name
sb
Expiration
2 years
Function
Store browser details
Name
*_fbm_
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store account details

Functional

Name
wd
Expiration
1 week
Function
Read screen resolution
Name
csm
Expiration
90 days
Function
Provide fraud prevention
Name
actppresence
Expiration
session
Function
Store and track if the browser tab is active

Twitter

Functional, Marketing/Tracking

Usage

We use Twitter for display of recent social posts and/or social share buttons. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Twitter Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
local_storage_support_test
Expiration
persistent
Function
Provide load balancing functionality

Marketing/Tracking

Name
metrics_token
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store if the user has seen embedded content

LinkedIn

Functional, Marketing/Tracking, Statistics, Preferences

Usage

We use LinkedIn for display of recent social posts and/or social share buttons. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the LinkedIn Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
sdsc
Expiration
session
Function
Provide load balancing functionality
Name
li_gc
Expiration
6 months
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
BizographicsOptOut
Expiration
10 years
Function
Store privacy preferences

Marketing/Tracking

Name
lms_ads
Expiration
30 days
Function
Store and track visits across websites
Name
_guid
Expiration
90 days
Function
Store and track a visitor's identity
Name
li-oatml
Expiration
1 month
Function
Provide ad delivery or retargeting
Name
li_sugr
Expiration
90 days
Function
Store and track a visitor's identity
Name
UserMatchHistory
Expiration
30 days
Function
Provide ad delivery or retargeting

Statistics

Name
lms_analytics
Expiration
30 days
Function
Store and track a visitor's identity
Name
AnalyticsSyncHistory
Expiration
30 days
Function
Store and track visits across websites

Preferences

Name
li_alerts
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store if a message has been shown
Name
bcookie
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store browser details
Name
lidc
Expiration
1 day
Function
Provide load balancing functionality
Name
bscookie
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store logged in users

Miscellaneous

Purpose pending investigation

Usage

Sharing data

Sharing of data is pending investigation

Purpose pending investigation

Name
wpEmojiSettingsSupports
Expiration
Function
Name
wp_lang
Expiration
Function
Name
pum_tabs
Expiration
Function

How can I control my cookie consent?

The Manage Cookie Consent form opens when you access our web site the first time. Here you can set your settings according to your preferences: Accept, Decline, or Set Preferences.

Any software that requires your consent will not start until you have approved it. You can change these settings or revoke your consent at any time by clicking on the “Manage Consent” tab in the right bottom of your screen.

In addition to this, different browsers provide different methods to block and delete cookies used by websites. You can change the settings of your browser to block/delete the cookies. To find out more out more on how to manage and delete cookies, visit wikipedia.org, www.allaboutcookies.org.

Here is your current status. You can revoke your consent entirely just by clicking on the button:

 Current status: AcceptedCurrent status: Denied