Cookie Policy
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 using cookies and how that information is used and how to control the cookie preferences.
- You can at any time change or withdraw your consent on our website.
- Your consent applies to the following domains: alternativeeubudget.eu
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and ensure core functionality works correctly. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services operating on that website.
How do we use cookies?
We use cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, to keep it secure, and to understand how visitors interact with our content. We do not use cookies to serve advertisements or build personal profiles for commercial purposes. First-party cookies on this website are primarily necessary for security and session management. Third-party cookies are used solely for website performance analytics through Google Analytics 4, and only after you have given your explicit consent.
What types of cookies do we use?
The cookies used on this website are grouped into the following categories.
Necessary
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They are set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or saving your privacy preferences. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
Analytics
These cookies allow us to count visits and measure how visitors interact with the website, so we can improve its performance and content. All data collected is aggregated and anonymous. These cookies are only set after you have given your explicit consent.
Performance
These cookies store your interface preferences to provide a more consistent experience across visits. They are only active for logged-in users and are set only after you have given your explicit consent.
Marketing
This website does not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. Should this change in the future, this policy will be updated and your consent will be requested before any such cookies are set.
Preference
Preference cookies allow the website to remember choices you have made in the past, such as your cookie consent settings, to provide a personalised experience. This website does not currently use preference cookies beyond those required to store your consent choices, which are classified as Necessary.
The table below details all cookies currently in use on this website.
| Cookie | Category | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
cf_clearance |
Necessary | Cloudflare | Stores the result of a passed Cloudflare security challenge, granting the visitor access to the website and protecting it from malicious traffic. | 1 year |
__cf_bm |
Necessary | Cloudflare | Used by Cloudflare's bot management service to distinguish between legitimate human visitors and automated bots, protecting the website from fraud and abuse. | 30 minutes |
wordpress_logged_in_* |
Necessary | This website | Authenticates logged-in users and maintains their session, allowing access to protected areas of the website. | Session |
wordpress_sec_* |
Necessary | This website | Provides additional security hardening for the WordPress admin area by verifying user identity on sensitive requests. | Session |
wordpress_test_cookie |
Necessary | This website | Verifies that the visitor's browser supports cookies. Required for the login process to function correctly. | Session |
wfwaf-authcookie-* |
Necessary | Wordfence | Security cookie set by the Wordfence Web Application Firewall. Used to verify administrator-level access and block malicious requests before they reach the website. | Session |
wpe-auth |
Necessary | WP Engine | Set by WP Engine hosting infrastructure to manage authenticated user sessions and ensure secure access to the website. | Session |
moove_gdpr_popup |
Necessary | This website | Stores your cookie consent preferences as selected in this cookie manager. Ensures your choices are remembered and applied on every subsequent visit without prompting again. | 1 year |
_ga |
Analytics | Google Analytics (GA4) | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish individual users across sessions. | 2 years |
_ga_K7K4MX7TS1 |
Analytics | Google Analytics (GA4) | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and track individual measurement sessions associated with this website's specific GA4 property. | 2 years |
wp-settings-1 |
Performance | This website | Saves user interface preferences for logged-in WordPress users, such as editor mode and content display settings, to provide a consistent experience across sessions. | 1 year |
wp-settings-time-1 |
Performance | This website | Records the timestamp of when user interface preferences were last saved, used to validate and refresh stored settings. | 1 year |
How can I control the cookie preferences ?
You can manage your cookies preferences by clicking on the “Settings” button and enabling or disabling the cookie categories on the popup according to your preferences.
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.