Contact
For further information, please contact us at [info@waterwisehub.eu]. Alternatively, you may wish to visit www.aboutcookies.org, www.allaboutcookies.org or https://cookiepedia.co.uk/ which contain general information about cookies and comprehensive information on how to modify the cookie settings on a wide variety of browsers and how to delete cookies from your computer.
Updates to this Cookies policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal obligations. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for the latest information.
Last updated: 24 July 2025
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]Cookie Policy
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions. Cookies are widely used to ensure websites function properly or more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
Who is responsible for cookies on this site?
The controller of this website and responsible for the placement of cookies is WaterWise Hub Consortium [info@waterwisehub.eu]. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.
What types of cookies do we use and why?
We use the following categories of cookies:
| Cookies | Purpose | Legal Basis |
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | These cookies are essential for the operation of the website, such as enabling navigation, access to secure areas, or maintaining session state. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly. | Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) – necessary for the operation of the website. |
| Statistics / Analytics Cookies | These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously (e.g., page visits, bounce rate). We use Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled. | Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). |
| Functional / Third-Party Cookies | These cookies may be set by third-party providers (e.g., embedded videos, social media widgets, or interactive maps) and enhance functionality and user experience. | Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). |
No cookies other than strictly necessary will be set unless you provide your prior explicit consent via our Cookie Banner.
What cookies are used?
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration |
| _ga, _gid, _gat | Google Analytics | Analytics | Collects data on user behaviour in an anonymised form to help us improve the website. | Session / up to 2 years |
Third-Party Cookies
We may embed content or tools from third parties (e.g., YouTube, LinkedIn, Google Maps) which may place cookies on your device. These third-party cookies are only activated if you accept them. We encourage you to consult the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties to understand how they handle your data (Google Analytics Policy, YouTube Cookie Use).
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time via our Cookie Settings tool (link at the left bottom of the website). You can also configure your browser to block or delete cookies. For more information, please refer to the following links:
Please note that disabling some cookies may impact your user experience and limit certain functionalities.
Contact
For further information, please contact us at [info@waterwisehub.eu]. Alternatively, you may wish to visit www.aboutcookies.org, www.allaboutcookies.org or https://cookiepedia.co.uk/ which contain general information about cookies and comprehensive information on how to modify the cookie settings on a wide variety of browsers and how to delete cookies from your computer.
Updates to this Cookies policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal obligations. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for the latest information.
Last updated: 24 July 2025
