Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to enable websites to function efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to site operators. This Cookie Policy explains how the Global Digital Economy Forum ("GDEF", "the Forum", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on gdeforum.org.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include cookies that enable you to navigate the site and use its features.
• Analytics cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's structure and content.
• Preference cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration
Session cookies	Maintain your session as you browse the website	Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies	Remember your preferences for future visits	Up to 12 months
Analytics cookies	Collect anonymised data about website usage	Up to 24 months

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the use of these cookies. Third-party services may include analytics providers and embedded content platforms. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third-party services.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when a cookie is being set.
• Opt-out tools: Some analytics providers offer opt-out mechanisms. For example, you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. The Forum respects DNT signals where technically feasible and will limit data collection accordingly.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The most current version will always be available on this page, with the "Last updated" date revised accordingly.

8. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
Global Digital Economy Forum
Email: [email protected]