Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how NEBI ("NEBI," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or interact with our websites, platforms, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

This Cookie Policy forms an integral part of our Privacy Policy and should be read together with it.

We use cookies in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and as implemented under applicable national laws.

Where required by law, we obtain your prior consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies enable websites to function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies, including web beacons, pixels, tags, scripts, and local storage technologies, which operate in a comparable manner.

For the purposes of this Policy, references to "cookies" include these similar technologies unless otherwise specified.

3. Legal Basis for the Use of Cookies

We rely on the following legal bases under the GDPR:

  • Strictly necessary cookies: processed on the basis of our legitimate interest in ensuring the proper, secure, and functional operation of our Services.
  • Non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics or functional cookies): processed only on the basis of your prior consent, which you may withdraw at any time.

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before such withdrawal.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1. Essential cookies:

  • These cookies are essential for the operation, security, and core functionality of the Websites and Services;
  • They enable features such as secure access, session management, fraud prevention, and network management;
  • These cookies cannot be disabled through our systems.

4.2. Performance and analytics cookies:

  • These cookies collect aggregated statistical information about how visitors interact with our website, including traffic sources, visited pages, and technical performance metrics;
  • They help us analyze and improve the performance, reliability, and usability of the Services;
  • Where required by law, these cookies are placed only after you provide your consent.

4.3. Functional cookies:

  • These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization;
  • Where required by law, these cookies are placed only with your prior consent.

4.4. Our Cookies (First-Party Cookies):

  • Cookies set by NEBI to enable the core functionality and operation of the Websites and Services;
  • Disabling these cookies may affect website functionality.

4.5. Third-Party Cookies:

  • Cookies set by third-party service providers supporting the functionality or analytics of the Services;
  • Used in accordance with applicable law and relevant third-party privacy policies.

4.6. Advertisement Cookies:

  • Cookies used to personalize advertisements and measure marketing effectiveness;
  • Used only with prior consent where required by applicable law.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies, which are automatically deleted when you close your browser; or
  • Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted.

Specific retention periods may vary depending on the purpose of the cookie and the provider.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party service providers (for example, analytics providers or infrastructure partners) acting on our behalf or independently, depending on the specific service involved.

Where such cookies involve the processing of personal data, such processing is governed by appropriate contractual safeguards in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Third-party providers may also process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Where applicable, you may also manage or withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time through our cookie banner or consent management tool.

Please note that blocking or deleting certain cookies may impact the functionality, performance, or security of the Services.

8. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in applicable law, regulatory guidance, technology, or our services.

Any updates will be published on this page.

Any changes to this Cookie Policy shall become effective upon publication on this page, unless a different effective date is expressly stated.

We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].