European Coalition for Just and Effective Drug Policies (ENCOD)
Effective Date: February 2026
The Cookies Policy ENCOD explains how the European Coalition for Just and Effective Drug Policies uses cookies on www.encod.org.
Cookies help the website work properly. In addition, they improve security and performance. However, we only use non-essential cookies after you give consent. Therefore, you stay in control at all times.
What Is Covered in the Cookies Policy ENCOD
This Cookies Policy ENCOD explains:
• What cookies are
• Why we use them
• Which types we use
• How long they stay on your device
• How you can manage them
Together with our Privacy Policy, this document explains how ENCOD protects your data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files. They are stored on your device when you visit a website.
They allow the website to remember settings. For example, they may store your language choice. As a result, you do not need to select it again.
Some cookies are essential. Others are optional.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for clear reasons.
First, essential cookies keep the website secure and stable. Without them, basic features would not work.
Second, functional cookies improve your experience. For instance, they remember your preferences.
Third, analytics cookies help us understand visitor behaviour. Therefore, we can improve content and structure.
3. Legal Basis for Cookies
Essential cookies are used under legitimate interest. In other words, they are required for website operation.
Analytics and third-party cookies require consent. Consequently, they activate only after you approve them in the cookie banner.
You may withdraw consent at any time. Therefore, control remains with you.
4. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics tools provided by
Google LLC
These tools collect anonymised data. For example, they record pages visited and time spent on the site.
However, analytics cookies are never activated automatically. Instead, they require your consent first.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some website features rely on external providers. For example, embedded media or security tools may set cookies.
In such cases, those providers manage their own cookies. Nevertheless, we review partners carefully before integration.
6. Newsletter Tracking
If you subscribe to our newsletter, limited tracking may occur. For example, we may see whether an email was opened.
Email distribution is handled by
Brevo
This helps improve communication. However, you can unsubscribe at any time.
7. How Long Cookies Are Stored
Cookies remain stored for different periods.
Session cookies expire when you close your browser. In contrast, persistent cookies stay until they expire or are deleted.
However, we avoid unnecessary long storage periods.
8. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage cookies in two ways.
First, use the cookie consent banner. Second, adjust your browser settings.
If you disable certain cookies, some features may not work fully. However, essential cookies will still function.
9. International Transfers
Some service providers operate outside the European Economic Area. Therefore, limited data transfers may occur.
In such cases, we apply safeguards. For example, we use Standard Contractual Clauses. As a result, your data remains protected.
10. Updates to the Cookies Policy ENCOD
This Cookies Policy ENCOD may change if legal or technical requirements evolve. Therefore, we recommend reviewing it regularly.
The latest version is always available at www.encod.org.