Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam

Cookies

The Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) website uses cookies and similar technologies (hereinafter collectively referred to as "cookies"). On this page, we explain what cookies are and why we use them on our website. We also explain the options available for using cookies on our website.


You can change or withdraw your consent for the use of cookies at any time by making new choices in the menu for managing your cookie preferences. You can open the menu by clicking the button at the bottom left of the page.


What happens if I change or withdraw my consent?

Changing or withdrawing consent only has future effect; it does not invalidate or undo any processing that has already taken place based on the given consent. From the moment you withdraw your consent, we will stop processing data in the cookies for which consent was withdrawn or (if technically possible) we will delete the cookie.


You can also delete the cookies in your browser yourself at any time or use the "incognito" function in your browser. We recommend that you consult your browser's manual or settings for more specific information about how your browser handles cookies and to choose the settings that best suit your functionality and privacy needs.


What are cookies (and similar technologies) and why do they exist?

A cookie is a small text file that a website (or web server) sends to your browser with the intention of storing this information so that it can be retrieved later.

More information about cookies

Cookies allow websites to store information about preferences, settings, and other features on the visitor's device (such as a laptop, smartphone, or tablet) and retrieve it later to apply the correct settings during each visit. This helps prevent visitors from having to repeatedly enter the same settings because otherwise the website wouldn't be able to remember them. Whether you are logged in to a website can also be stored in a cookie. (Usually for a short period, for example, during the session until you close the browser, for security reasons.)

Similar techniques also exist that allow information to be stored on or read from visitors' devices. Modern browsers now contain a large number of configurations stored within the browser itself, and because the combination of settings can quickly become quite unique, visitors can also be identified based on them. This technique is called "browser fingerprinting." We consider this a similar technique to cookies because data can also be stored and/or read from visitors' devices, allowing certain features, preferences, or settings to be recognized or inferred. 

Web beacons or pixel tags are individual invisible pixels or small pieces of code that, when loaded, can provide information to the server about certain interactions the visitor has with the site, such as pressing a specific button. Such tags or beacons are often used in combination with cookies. This allows providers of marketing cookies to track browsing behavior across multiple sites and thus create and update profiles about the (potential) characteristics and preferences visitors may have based on their browsing behavior.

We distinguish the following types of cookies, based on their purpose:

  • Necessary cookies are used to ensure the website functions properly or to better tailor content to your preferences. Such cookies remember, for example, whether certain configurations have been made. The amount and sensitivity of any personal data processed in this way are generally (very) low and limited to things like page IDs and any selected settings or filters.

    Once you have set cookie preferences using the designated buttons, we keep track of these preferences using a (consent) cookie. We also consider this cookie to be functionally or technically necessary, just like the 'tag manager' cookie, which we use to manage which tags or web beacons are placed based on the set preferences. (This category of cookies is also called 'technically necessary' or 'functional' cookies.)

     

  • Analytics cookies are used to analyze and improve website use in general.
     

  • Marketing and social media cookies are used to tailor marketing campaigns, such as displaying advertisements, to interests derived from your browsing behavior. These cookies allow marketing partners to track which sites you visit, build profiles based on your visits, and tailor advertisements to your likely interests. This personal data is linked to a pseudonym (cookie ID), not your real name, to protect your privacy.


    We also consider cookies for "embedded third-party content," such as YouTube videos and social media plugins, to be marketing cookies because the providers of these cookies can typically link marketing content to them as well. If you want to load such content on the site, you must consent to marketing cookies.

    If you generally prefer to see advertisements that are more likely to match your interests and preferences, it is recommended that you consent to the use of marketing cookies.

    If you do not wish your browsing behaviour to be tracked for this purpose, even with measures such as pseudonymization to protect your privacy, you can always refuse or withdraw your consent.

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