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Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how The Responsible AI Center ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at www.theraicenter.org. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides full details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

We are committed to transparency about the technologies we use. This policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide information to the site owner, and to improve the user experience.

Cookies can be "first-party" (set by the website you are visiting) or "third-party" (set by a different domain). They can also be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remaining on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

3. Our approach to cookies

The Responsible AI Center takes a minimal approach to cookies. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, social media trackers, or third-party marketing tools. Our website is designed to function with the fewest cookies necessary.

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner gives you the choice to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your preference is stored locally on your device and respected throughout your visit.

4. Cookies we use

The following table describes the cookies used on our website:

4.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.

CookiePurposeDurationType
theraicenter_cookie_consentStores your cookie consent preference (accepted or declined)Persistent (localStorage)First-party
sessionMaintains your authenticated session if you log in to the platformSessionFirst-party

4.2 Analytics cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. We use privacy-respecting analytics that anonymise IP addresses and do not track individual users across websites.

CookiePurposeDurationType
Analytics identifierCollects anonymised usage data including pages visited, time on site, and referral source. No personally identifiable information is collected.26 monthsFirst-party

Analytics cookies are only activated if you click "Accept cookies" on the consent banner. If you decline, no analytics cookies are set.

4.3 Cookies we do not use

For the avoidance of doubt, our website does not use:

  • Advertising or remarketing cookies
  • Social media tracking pixels (Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, etc.)
  • Third-party marketing or behavioural tracking cookies
  • Cross-site tracking technologies
  • Fingerprinting or similar identification techniques

5. Legal basis

Under the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC, as amended), the legal basis for our use of cookies is as follows:

  • Strictly necessary cookies: These are exempt from the consent requirement under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive, as they are essential for the provision of the service you have requested.
  • Analytics cookies: These are set only with your explicit consent, obtained through the cookie consent banner displayed on your first visit.

6. How to manage cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

6.1 Cookie consent banner

When you first visit our website, a consent banner allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your preference is stored locally and can be changed at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for this site.

6.2 Browser settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Options", "Settings", or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide guidance for common browsers:

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

7. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Any material changes will be communicated through an updated consent banner or a notice on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

The Responsible AI Center

Brussels, Belgium

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.theraicenter.org