Cookies Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how Govonos Institute ('we', 'our') uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It complements our Privacy Policy and describes what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

2. Responsible Identity

Govonos Institute

The Tangible Governance Institute

Route de Meyrin 267

1217 Meyrin-Genève, Suisse

Email : mail@govonos.org

Data Protection Contact Point: contact@govonos.org

3. What is a Cookie?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They serve various functions such as enabling navigation, remembering user preferences, improving performance, and analyzing site traffic. Cookies can be 'first-party' (set by us) or 'third-party' (set by another domain, for example for analytics or embedded content).

4. Types of Cookies We Use

CategoryObjectiveLegal BasisRetention
Strictly Necessary CookiesEssential for basic functionality and site security (session management, consent storage).Legitimate Interest – Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPRSession or up to 1 year
Preference CookiesRemember user settings such as language or region.Consent – Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPRUp to 12 months
Analytics CookiesCollect anonymous statistics to understand how visitors use the site (Google Analytics, Matomo).Consent – Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR13 months (default Google)
Security/Performance CookiesHelp detect abuses, improve loading speed and reliability.Legitimate Interest – Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPRVariable

We do not use cookies for behavioral advertising or profiling.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party analytics or trusted infrastructure providers who set their own cookies (e.g., Google Analytics 4). These providers process data in accordance with the EU Standard Contractual Clauses or other approved guarantees when they are located outside the EEA.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

On your first visit to the site, a banner will invite you to accept, refuse, or customize cookies. You can modify your preferences at any time by clicking on 'Cookie Settings' in the footer.

Alternatively, you can delete cookies or block new ones through your browser settings:

  • Chrome:Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox:Options → Privacy and security → Cookies and site data
  • Edge:Settings → Cookies and site permissions
  • Safari:Preferences → Privacy

Disabling cookies may affect some site functions, but essential services will remain available.

7. Withdrawal of Consent

You can withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time without affecting the legality of previous processing. To do this, reopen the consent banner or contact mail@govonos.org.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may periodically review this Cookies Policy to reflect technological or regulatory changes. The latest version will always be available on our site with an updated effective date.

9. Applicable Law

This Cookies Policy is governed by Swiss law and the applicable EU data protection regulations, including the ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/CE and the GDPR.

Govonos Institute

The Tangible Governance Institute

Route de Meyrin 267

1217 Meyrin-Genève, Suisse

mail@govonos.org

© 2025 Govonos Institute. All rights reserved.

The Institute of Tangible Governance

Geneva – Switzerland

Route de Meyrin 267, CH - 1217 Meyrin-Genève

Point de contact pour la protection des données

contact@govonos.org

Acta non verba.