We use cookies to enhance your experience. Non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, functionality, and marketing) will only be set with your explicit consent via our cookie banner or settings tool.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device, store your preferences, and improve your experience.

Cookies can be:

• First-party cookies: Set by us (fstc.eu)
• Third-party cookies: Set by third-party services (e.g. Google, Mailchimp, Facebook)

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They include:

• Cookie consent management
• Form submission handling

These cookies do not require your consent.

1. Performance & Analytics Cookies

Used to collect information about how visitors use our website (e.g., Google Analytics).

Examples:

• _ga – Google Analytics – Used to distinguish users – Expires in 2 years
• _gid – Google Analytics – Stores page visit data – Expires in 24 hours

These cookies require your consent.

1. Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and enhance functionality, such as:

• Language settings
• Pre-filled form data

Optional, and require consent.

1. Marketing & Tracking Cookies

These are used to track user activity across websites and display relevant ads or email content.

Examples:

• Mailchimp newsletter tracking cookies
• Facebook Pixel (if added)
• Social media sharing integrations (e.g. YouTube, Instagram embeds)

These cookies require explicit consent.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set cookies:

• Google Analytics – Website analytics
• Mailchimp – Newsletter signup and campaign tracking
• Social Media Platforms – Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn (used when visitors click profile links or when social content is embedded on our website, such as YouTube videos or Instagram feeds, which may set cookies even without direct interaction)

Each third party has its own privacy/cookie policies. We encourage you to review them individually.

4. Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. To learn more:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time using our Cookie Consent Tool, available as a banner or settings icon on our website.

As a visitor from the European Union or EEA, you have the right to:

• Withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time
• Object to the processing of your data for analytics or marketing purposes
• Request information about how your data is used by third-party services that set cookies through our website

You can exercise these rights by:

• Updating your preferences via our Cookie Consent Tool
• Managing cookies through your browser settings
• Contacting us directly at info@fstc.eu

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal obligations. Please check this page regularly for updates.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

📧 Email: info@fstc.eu
🌐 Website: https://fstc.eu