COOKIE POLICY

Last updated: 20 NOVEMBER 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how SYNTHESIS Center for Research and Education (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

We are committed to compliance with:

the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR),
the ePrivacy Directive, and
relevant Cyprus legislation.

By continuing to browse our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described here.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, mobile, tablet) when you visit a website.

They help improve your browsing experience and allow us to understand how visitors use the site.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

Required for the website to function properly. Without them, key features (security, navigation, forms) may not work.

Examples:

session cookies
security/authentication cookies
load-balancing cookies

These do not require consent.

B. Analytics & Performance Cookies

Used to understand how visitors use our site and improve functionality.

Examples:

Google Analytics
Wix Analytics
page visit duration
navigation patterns

These cookies may collect anonymised or pseudonymised data (IP address truncated or hashed).

C. Functionality Cookies

Enable enhanced features:

saving language preferences
remembering login/session preferences
storing site settings

D. Third-Party Cookies

Placed by external services integrated into the site, such as:

YouTube or Vimeo video embeds
Google Maps
Social media (Facebook/Instagram/X)
Newsletter platforms (MailChimp, SendinBlue, TinyLetter)
Event tools (Eventbrite, Typeform)

Data handled by third-party cookies is subject to their own privacy policies.

4. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

ensure website functionality and security
analyse visitor behaviour and improve content
track anonymous statistics for funding/evaluation reporting
remember user preferences
embed third-party media and services
enhance overall user experience

We do not use cookies for advertising or behavioural profiling.

5. Managing Cookies

You can choose to:

accept or reject non-essential cookies through your browser settings
delete existing cookies
block third-party cookies
receive notifications before cookies are placed

Please note:

Disabling cookies may affect site performance or certain features.

Instructions for common browsers:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security
Safari: Preferences → Privacy
Edge: Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies

6. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Essential cookies: Legitimate Interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f))
Analytics/functionality/third-party cookies: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:

changes in technology
legal requirements
updates to our website

The updated version will be posted with a new date.

8. Contact

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy:

SYNTHESIS Center for Research and Education

Address: Tagmatarchi Pouliou 33 Nicosia 1101 | Cyprus

Email: info@synthesis-center.org