1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Asociația MUSIC FOR PEACE (CUI 48846382, with registered office at Int. Gheorghe Pop de Băsești, Nr. 3, Ap. 1, Sector 2, București, România) uses cookies and similar technologies on the echoeslive.eu website ("Platform"), and your choices regarding their use.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides full details on how we process personal data.
The Platform is developed within the ECHOES - European Concert Halls Offering Eco-Solutions project, co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators.
Cookies can be:
- First-party cookies - set directly by the Platform (echoeslive.eu)
- Third-party cookies - set by external services used on the Platform (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Session cookies - temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies - remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for three purposes: ensuring the Platform functions correctly, remembering your preferences, and understanding how visitors use the Platform so we can improve it. We do not use cookies for advertising, behavioural targeting, or profiling.
4. Categories of Cookies Used
4.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Platform to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure access, and session management. Without these cookies, the Platform cannot operate properly.
These cookies do not require your consent under EU Directive 2009/136/EC (ePrivacy Directive), as they are strictly necessary for the service you have requested.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
| session_id | echoeslive.eu | Maintains session while browsing | First-party, session | Browser close |
| csrf_token | echoeslive.eu | Security - prevents CSRF attacks | First-party, session | Browser close |
| cookie_consent | echoeslive.eu | Stores cookie consent preferences | First-party, persistent | 12 months |
4.2. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Platform to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features, such as your preferred language or region.
These cookies are activated only with your consent.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
| lang_pref | echoeslive.eu | Remembers language preference | First-party, persistent | 12 months |
| user_prefs | echoeslive.eu | Stores display/accessibility preferences | First-party, persistent | 12 months |
4.3. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform - which pages are visited most, how long users stay, and where they encounter difficulties. This information is used solely to improve the Platform's content and usability.
These cookies are activated only with your consent.
We use Google Analytics (provided by Google Ireland Limited) with the following privacy-protective settings:
- IP anonymisation enabled - your IP address is truncated before processing
- No advertising features enabled - data is not used for ad targeting or profiling
- Data Processing Agreement in place with Google
- Data is transferred to Google servers, including in the United States, under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and Standard Contractual Clauses
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | Third-party, persistent | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | Third-party, persistent | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors (daily) | Third-party, persistent | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Limits data collection rate | Third-party, session | 1 minute |
For more information on how Google processes data, see: policies.google.com/privacy
You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
5. Cookie Consent
5.1. When you first visit the Platform, a cookie consent banner will be displayed, allowing you to: Accept all cookies (enables all categories); Accept only necessary cookies (enables only strictly necessary cookies); or Manage preferences (choose which categories of optional cookies to enable or disable).
5.2. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent and cannot be disabled, as they are essential for the Platform to function.
5.3. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the Platform's footer, which will re-display the consent banner.
5.4. If you do not interact with the cookie banner, only strictly necessary cookies will be activated. No analytics or functionality cookies will be placed until you provide explicit consent.
6. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
In addition to the consent banner on the Platform, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the Platform's functionality. In particular, disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent you from submitting Open Call applications or using account features.
Instructions for the most common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
7. Other Tracking Technologies
7.1. The Platform does not use web beacons, pixel tags, fingerprinting, or any other tracking technologies beyond the cookies described in this policy.
7.2. The Platform does not engage in cross-site tracking, behavioural advertising, or the sale of browsing data to third parties.
8. Cookies and Children
The Platform is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly set analytics or functionality cookies for users under 16. If a minor visits the Platform, only strictly necessary cookies will function regardless of consent banner interaction.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, the technologies on the Platform, or legal requirements. Changes will be published on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. If we introduce new categories of cookies or make material changes, we will reset the consent banner so that all users can review and update their preferences.
10. Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies on the Platform, please contact:
Asociația MUSIC FOR PEACE
Int. Gheorghe Pop de Băsești, Nr. 3, Ap. 1, Sector 2, București, România
CUI: 48846382
Email: info@echoeslive.eu
Website: https://www.echoeslive.eu
Last updated: 23.23.2026