Cookie Policy
This policy explains the cookies and similar technologies used on the Trace4Food public website.
Last updated: 27 August 2026
What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files stored by a website on your device. Websites can also use technologies such as local storage to remember information between pages or visits. In this policy, we use “cookies” as a convenient term for cookies and similar storage technologies.
What Trace4Food currently uses
The website currently uses only technologies needed to remember your cookie choice and to operate and protect the contact form. Trace4Food does not currently load analytics or marketing trackers.
| Technology | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
trace4food_cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie category choices and policy version in your browser's local storage. | Strictly necessary | 180 days |
PHP session cookie, normally PHPSESSID |
Supports contact-form security, including CSRF protection and basic submission limiting. | Strictly necessary | Browser session |
Strictly necessary
These technologies are required for the website to work correctly and cannot be switched off. They are not used to profile you or measure advertising.
Analytics
Analytics cookies may be used in the future to understand how visitors use Trace4Food and help us improve the website. Analytics is currently disabled and no analytics service is installed. If this changes, analytics technologies will only be activated where the required permission has been given.
Marketing
Marketing cookies may be used in the future for advertising or measuring marketing campaigns. Marketing tracking is currently disabled and no marketing service is installed. If this changes, marketing technologies will only be activated where the required permission has been given.
Changing or withdrawing your choice
You can accept, reject or customise optional categories when the cookie banner appears. You can change or withdraw your choice at any time by selecting in the footer or on this page.
Your choice is stored for 180 days. We will ask again when it expires or if the consent-policy version changes. You can also clear the site's local storage and cookies through your browser settings.
Contact
For questions about this policy, email contact@trace4food.com.