Application Tracking System Cookie Policy

Last updated on 30/06/2025

Cookie Policy

This cookie policy explains how we, the Council of Europe, use cookies on our Application Tracking System.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly or to improve their efficiency and usability. Cookies serve various purposes, including helping you navigate between pages and remembering your preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our Application Tracking System:

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of the system. They enable you to navigate the Application Tracking System, use its features, and ensure its security. Without these cookies, it may not function properly.

• Session cookie: Keeps the session open between page loads.
• Cookie consent preferences cookie: Stores information about cookies accepted or declined by the users of the Application Tracking System.
• CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) token cookie: A security measure that protects our Application Tracking System from CSRF attacks by ensuring that requests made on behalf of a user are legitimate and not forged by a malicious site.
• Cloudflare cookie: Enhances the security and performance of our Application Tracking System. It helps protect against malicious visitors (such as bots) and ensures that the system remains accessible and efficient under heavy traffic by improving load times.

2. Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience on our Application Tracking System.

• Preferred language cookie: Allows us to remember your language preferences and customize your experience accordingly.

All cookies will be stored on your device until the end of your session.

Other Information

You can also find here cookie policy and privacy notice for the Council of Europe websites within the coe.int domain.