AFRICA – EUROPE SCIENCE AND INNOVATION PLATFORM

Last updated: 3 February 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how AERAP Science (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the website www.aerapscience.org.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Notice.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies may be:

2. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

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

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f))

b) Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences or choices when using the website.

Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))

c) Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting information anonymously (e.g. pages visited, time spent on the site). This allows us to improve website performance and user experience.

We may use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or equivalent).

Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))

d) Marketing and Third-Party Cookies

These cookies may be set by third-party services embedded on our website (such as video players or social media plugins) and may track your browsing activity across websites.

We only use such cookies with your explicit consent.

Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))

3. Managing Cookies

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

You may change or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings on our website.

You can also control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website may be placed by third-party service providers. We do not control these cookies directly. Information about how these third parties use cookies can be found in their respective privacy policies.

5. Data Retention

Cookies are stored for different periods depending on their purpose. Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser, while persistent cookies are stored for no longer than necessary for their purpose.

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or how we use cookies. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

7. Contact

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

info@aerapscience.org

By continuing to use this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.