Effective Date: October 2025
Website: https://europeannews.site
Operator: European News
Address: Adama Mickiewicza 36, 42-100 Kłobuck, Poland
Phone: +48 67 136 84 68
Email: [email protected]
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how European News (“we”, “our”, or “the Website”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and ensure website functionality.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how data is collected and processed, in full compliance with:
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR),
- The Polish Telecommunications Law (Prawo telekomunikacyjne),
- The EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC).
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time through our cookie settings tool or by adjusting your browser preferences.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website.
They are used to remember your preferences, improve performance, and collect analytics data.
Cookies do not contain personal information such as your name or email address, but they may link to data that allows us to enhance your browsing experience.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use several categories of cookies to support website functionality and analysis:
a) Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for the basic operation of the website.
They enable security, session management, and access to core features.
Examples:
- Remembering your cookie preferences
- Logging in or maintaining session data
- Protecting against fraudulent activity
These cookies cannot be disabled via our settings panel.
b) Analytical and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website.
They collect anonymous data such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
- Click patterns and navigation flow
We use tools such as Google Analytics and Matomo (when applicable) in compliance with GDPR and IP anonymization standards.
c) Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow us to remember your preferences and improve the user experience.
For example:
- Language selection
- Region or display settings
- Saving reading preferences for future visits
These cookies are optional and require your consent.
d) Advertising and Third-Party Cookies
Our website may display embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media posts, or external links).
Such third-party services may place their own cookies for tracking or advertising purposes.
We do not control these cookies directly — they are managed by external providers according to their own privacy policies.
Examples of third-party platforms:
- YouTube
- X (Twitter)
- Google AdSense (if applicable)
You can disable third-party cookies in your browser settings or via our consent management tool.
4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under Article 6 of the GDPR, we process cookie data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) – for non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, and functional preferences).
- Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)) – for essential cookies necessary for the website’s operation and security.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by managing your cookie settings.
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies may be stored on your device for different periods depending on their purpose:
| Type | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookies | Until browser is closed | Used for temporary session data |
| Persistent cookies | Up to 12 months | Used to remember preferences or analytics data |
All cookies automatically expire after their retention period unless manually deleted earlier.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over the use of cookies on our website.
a) Through our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize cookie settings
You can change your preferences anytime by clicking “Cookie Settings” in the website footer.
b) Through Browser Settings
You can also control or delete cookies through your browser’s configuration.
For example:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
7. Third-Party Services and Tools
European News may integrate third-party services for analytics and embedded content. Each provider manages its own cookie policy independently.
Examples include:
- Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited): for anonymous traffic analytics.
→ Learn more: https://policies.google.com/privacy - YouTube (Google LLC): for embedded videos.
→ Learn more: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies - Social Media Widgets: to share content on platforms like Facebook or LinkedIn.
We ensure all third-party integrations are compliant with GDPR and provide opt-out options where applicable.
8. Data Protection and Privacy
Cookies may involve the processing of personal data (such as IP addresses or user identifiers).
In such cases, European News acts as the data controller under GDPR.
For full details on how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
We encourage users to review this policy regularly to stay informed about our cookie practices.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Cookie Policy or data usage, please contact us at:
European News
🏢 Address: Adama Mickiewicza 36, 42-100 Kłobuck, Poland
📞 Phone: +48 67 136 84 68
📧 Email: [email protected]
We aim to respond to all inquiries in accordance with GDPR timelines (within 30 days).
11. Summary
By using European News, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and consent to the use of cookies as outlined here.
You may modify or withdraw your consent at any time through the available cookie settings.
