Cookies Policy
COOKIE POLICY
Last updated: January 8, 2026
Applies to users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom (UK), and Switzerland.
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This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on fab26.fabfoundation.org ("the website") when accessed from the EEA, UK, or Switzerland. For information on how we process personal data and your rights under GDPR, refer to our GDPR Addendum.
DEFINITIONS
2.1 Cookies
Cookies are small data files stored on a browser or device when visiting a website. They enable functionality, performance, or personalization.
2.2 Scripts
Scripts are code elements used to enable website functionality, interactive features, and analytics.
2.3 Web Beacons
Web beacons (pixel tags) are small images or code fragments used for tracking user interactions, such as counting page visits or measuring marketing performance.
TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Purpose: enable website functionality, security, and consent management.
Legal basis: legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Consent requirement: not required.
3.2 Functional Cookies
Purpose: remember user preferences such as language or display settings.
Legal basis: legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Consent requirement: not required if non-identifying and essential to requested functionality; otherwise consent is obtained.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
Purpose: measure website traffic, usage patterns, and performance metrics.
Legal basis: consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Consent requirement: required prior to setting non-essential analytics cookies.
3.4 Marketing Cookies
Purpose: track browsing behavior across websites, build interest profiles, and measure advertising effectiveness.
Legal basis: consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Consent requirement: required prior to setting marketing cookies.
THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
Third parties may set cookies via our website for analytics or marketing purposes. This may involve data transfers outside the EEA/UK/Switzerland. For transfers to the United States, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or other GDPR-compliant mechanisms as described in our GDPR Addendum.
CONSENT AND COOKIE MANAGEMENT
Upon first visit from the EEA/UK/Switzerland, a cookie banner will be displayed allowing users to:
– Accept all cookies
– Reject non-essential cookies
– Manage category-level preferences
Non-essential cookies (analytics and marketing) will not be set until consent is provided. Consent can be withdrawn or modified at any time using the cookie preferences link available on the website.
RETENTION OF COOKIE DATA
Retention periods vary depending on the cookie type and purpose. Session cookies expire when the browser is closed. Persistent cookies remain on the device until their expiration date or manual deletion. Specific retention durations for third-party cookies can be found in their respective privacy notices.
HOW TO CONTROL COOKIES IN YOUR BROWSER
Users may block or delete cookies via browser settings. Blocking all cookies may impact website functionality. Information on managing cookies can be found in browser help materials.
DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS (EEA/UK/CH)
Users located in the EEA/UK/Switzerland have rights under GDPR, including the rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object, and withdraw consent. These rights are described in our GDPR Addendum. Requests may be submitted to fabevents@fabfoundation.org
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CONTACT
Questions about this Cookie Policy may be directed to:
fabevents@fabfoundation.org
