1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work correctly, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is used.
In addition to traditional cookies, EASEC may use similar tracking technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage. All references to "cookies" in this Policy encompass these similar technologies.
This Cookie Policy applies to www.easec.eu and all subdomains operated by EASEC European Accreditation SL, including cert.easec.eu, work.easec.eu, and awards.easec.eu. The internal campus.easec.eu platform is not publicly accessible and does not serve public cookies.
B2C direct purchases made through www.easec.eu use the same cookie infrastructure as institutional access. No additional cookies are set specifically for direct consumer purchases beyond those described in this Policy.
2. Who Sets Cookies on EASEC Platforms
First-party cookies are set directly by EASEC European Accreditation SL for operational and security purposes.
Third-party cookies are set by external service providers integrated into EASEC platforms for analytics, advertising, and functionality purposes. These providers operate under their own privacy policies, and EASEC has entered into data processing agreements with them where required by applicable law.
3. Consent Management
Cookie consent on www.easec.eu is managed through CookieYes, a GDPR-compliant Consent Management Platform (CMP). When you first visit the EASEC website, a consent banner is presented allowing you to accept, reject, or customise cookie categories by type.
Your consent preferences are recorded with a timestamp and stored in your browser for twelve (12) months. You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time by accessing the cookie settings panel from the footer of the website.
4. Cookie Categories
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Analytics Cookies
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
Functional Cookies
5. Specific Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookieyes-consent | CookieYes | Strictly Necessary | Stores cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| wordpress_sec, wordpress_logged_in | EASEC / WordPress | Strictly Necessary | Session authentication for logged-in users | Session |
| __stripe_sid, __stripe_mid | Stripe, Inc. | Strictly Necessary | Secure payment session management for B2B and B2C transactions. Set only when payment is initiated. Card data is processed entirely by Stripe and is not accessible to EASEC. | Session / 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes users for traffic analysis | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics | Analytics | Persists session state for Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes users (short-term) | 24 hours |
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Marketing | Identifies browsers for Meta advertising measurement | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta (Facebook) | Marketing | Stores Facebook click identifier | 2 years |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Marketing | Stores and tracks conversions from Google Ads | 3 months |
| hubspotutk | HubSpot | Functional | Tracks visitor identity for form submissions | 13 months |
| __hstc | HubSpot | Functional | Main tracking cookie for visitors | 13 months |
| __hssc | HubSpot | Functional | Session tracking for analytics | 30 minutes |
| __hssrc | HubSpot | Functional | Detects if the visitor has restarted their browser | Session |
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the following options for managing cookies on EASEC platforms:
- Cookie settings panel — Click the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer to review and modify your consent choices at any time
- Browser settings — Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent platform features from working correctly, including assessment access, Wallet login, and payment processing
- Opt-out tools — You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout and manage Meta advertising preferences at facebook.com/ads/preferences
Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal. Some website features may be limited if certain non-essential cookies are disabled. Refusing non-essential cookies does not affect your ability to complete EASEC assessments, access your EASEC Wallet, view your credentials, or complete B2C purchases.
7. Your Rights
In relation to cookie-related data processing, you may exercise all rights described in EASEC's Privacy Policy, including the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, and objection. For cookie-related enquiries, contact info@easec.eu or the DPO at mfernandez@easec.eu.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
EASEC may update this Cookie Policy when new third-party services are integrated, when providers change their data practices, or when applicable law changes. Updates will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the website after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy. Prior versions are available by contacting info@easec.eu.
9. Contact
For all cookie-related enquiries:
EASEC European Accreditation SL
C. de la Travesía, Poblados Marítimos, 46024 València, Valencia, Spain
info@easec.eu · mfernandez@easec.eu (DPO)