2. Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (No Consent Required)

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. We cannot provide our service without them. Under GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, consent is not required for essential cookies.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
session_id	Manages user session, prevents CSRF attacks	Session (deleted on browser close)
preferences	Stores user preferences (dark mode, language)	1 year
cookie_consent	Records your cookie consent choices	1 year

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Privacy-Friendly)

We may use privacy-friendly analytics that do not require consent under GDPR because they:

• Do not track individuals across websites
• Do not create persistent user profiles
• Anonymize IP addresses
• Do not share data with third parties for other purposes

Service	Purpose	Privacy Features
Plausible Analytics (if enabled)	Page views, referrals, basic usage stats	No cookies, no cross-site tracking, GDPR-compliant
Fathom Analytics (if enabled)	Basic usage statistics	Anonymous, privacy-first, no fingerprinting

Current Status: Check website footer for active analytics provider, if any.

2.3 Cookies We DO NOT Use

DSA Library explicitly does NOT use:

• ❌ Google Analytics (intrusive tracking)
• ❌ Facebook Pixel
• ❌ Advertising/retargeting cookies
• ❌ Social media tracking pixels
• ❌ Cross-site tracking technologies
• ❌ Fingerprinting techniques

3. Third-Party Cookies

3.1 External Content

When you visit external links from our site (EUR-Lex, European Commission), those websites may set their own cookies according to their policies. We do not control these cookies.

3.2 Embedded Content

If we embed content (videos, documents) from third parties, those providers may set cookies. We will inform you when embedded content is present.

Current External Services:

• Google Fonts (font delivery, may set cookies)
• EUR-Lex links (external, separate cookie policy)
• European Commission links (external, separate cookie policy)

4. Your Cookie Choices

4.1 Browser Settings

All browsers allow you to control cookies. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete cookies after each session
• Receive warnings before cookies are stored

Browser Cookie Settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

4.2 Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you block essential cookies:

• Website may not function properly
• Preferences won't be saved
• Some features may be unavailable

Blocking analytics cookies has no impact on website functionality.

4.3 Opt-Out Options

For analytics services we use:

• Plausible: Already privacy-friendly, no personal data collected
• Fathom: Already privacy-friendly, no personal data collected

You can also enable "Do Not Track" (DNT) in your browser, though not all websites respect this signal.

5. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

5.1 Essential Cookies

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (website operation and security)

GDPR/ePrivacy Compliance: No consent required for strictly necessary cookies

5.2 Analytics Cookies

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (understanding usage to improve service)

GDPR Compliance: Privacy-friendly analytics that do not process personal data in a way requiring consent

5.3 No Advertising Cookies

We do not use advertising or behavioral tracking cookies that would require explicit consent.

6. How We Use Cookie Information

Information from cookies is used ONLY for:

• Website Security: Detecting abuse, preventing attacks
• Session Management: Maintaining your browsing session
• Preferences: Remembering your choices (dark mode, etc.)
• Analytics: Aggregated usage statistics (page views, popular content)

We NEVER use cookie data for:

• ❌ Behavioral advertising or profiling
• ❌ Cross-site tracking
• ❌ Selling to third parties
• ❌ Personally identifying visitors (except essential session management)

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when:

• We add or remove cookies
• Laws change (GDPR, ePrivacy Regulation)
• We adopt new analytics or functional services

Material changes: Notified via prominent website notice

Check "Last Updated" date at the top for recent changes

8. Contact Us

Questions about cookies or privacy?

Email: [email protected]

General Contact: Contact Us