Cookie Policy
Last updated: 20 May 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on a user's device when visiting a website. They help websites operate, remember preferences, improve security and, where consent is given, measure or improve content and communications.
2. Cookies Used on This Website
The website www.eera-bioenergy.eu only uses the usual technical cookies and local browser data associated with WordPress and Elementor, where applicable. The website does not currently use external analytics cookies, marketing cookies or embedded video cookies.
Hosting provider: Cloudari / Cloud Asesoria Recursos e Innovacion S.L., CIF B87428801, Plaza Gobernador, 2 - Piso 2 D, Pozuelo de Alarcon, 28224, Madrid, Spain.
3. Cookie Categories
| Category | Purpose | Consent | Examples / providers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary cookies | Required for WordPress operation, security, page loading, login/session management for administrators or protected areas, and basic website functionality. | Not normally required where cookies are strictly necessary. | WordPress / Elementor technical cookies or local browser data. |
| Preference cookies | The public website does not intentionally use preference cookies beyond normal WordPress/Elementor technical behaviour, where applicable. | Not applicable unless a preference tool is later enabled. | None currently used as a separate external service. |
| Analytics cookies | The website does not currently use analytics cookies. | Not applicable. | None currently used. |
| Marketing cookies | The website does not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. | Not applicable. | None currently used. |
| Third-party content cookies | The website does not currently embed videos or third-party widgets that set cookies on page load. External links and downloads may lead to third-party websites with their own policies. | Not applicable on this website before the user leaves the site. | None currently used on page load. |
4. Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_test_cookie | WordPress | Checks whether the browser accepts cookies. Mainly relevant for login/admin functionality. | Session | Strictly necessary / technical |
| wordpress_logged_in_* / wordpress_sec_* | WordPress | Maintains authenticated sessions for administrators or logged-in users, where login areas are used. | Session / login duration | Strictly necessary / technical |
| wp-settings-* / wp-settings-time-* | WordPress | Stores preferences for logged-in WordPress users, mainly administrators or editors. | Up to 1 year | Technical / preference for logged-in users |
| elementor | Elementor | Stores editor or page builder state in the browser where applicable. This is normally used for website editing rather than public tracking. | Persistent local browser storage, where used | Technical |
5. How to Manage Cookies
Users can manage or delete cookies through their browser settings. Disabling strictly necessary WordPress cookies may affect login, administration or protected-area functionality.
No separate external cookie consent tool is currently used because the website does not use external analytics, marketing cookies or embedded video cookies.
6. Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact EERA Bioenergy Secretariat at eerabioenergy@bioplat.org.