Last updated: December 2025
This Cookies Policy explains how the Gigagrids website (www.gigagrids.eu) uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the website functions properly and to improve user experience.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
The Gigagrids website uses cookies for the following purposes:
1.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. Without them, core features may not work.
Examples include:
- Managing cookie preferences
- Ensuring secure website loading (HTTPS)
- Enabling basic site navigation
These cookies do not require user consent.
1.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
We may use privacy‑friendly analytics tools (such as anonymised Matomo or similar) to understand how users interact with the website.
These cookies help us improve:
- Website structure
- Content performance
- Technical usability
Analytics cookies are only activated with your consent via the cookie banner.
1.3 Third‑Party Cookies
Some pages may embed third‑party elements, such as:
- Maps
- Embedded videos
- Social media content (e.g., LinkedIn posts)
These external services may set their own cookies.
Such cookies will only load if you give consent through the cookie banner.
Currently, the Gigagrids website uses minimal third‑party services and we avoid unnecessary tracking.
2. Why we use cookies
According to the European Commission, the EU needs an estimated €1.2 trillion investment in grids by 2040. To deliver this, we urge policymakers to:
- Facilitate third-party investments and co-financing mechanisms: Open the grid to new investors and promote blended public-private financing mechanisms to unlock capital for rapid grid expansion and modernisation.
- Introduce new performance-based incentives for grid operators: Reward grid operators for delivering timely, efficient, and customer-focused solutions to accelerate the energy transition.
3. Cookies we use
Below is a simplified overview of typical cookies used on the site.
(Exact names may vary depending on WordPress plugins and hosting configuration.)
Cookie Name |
Type |
Purpose |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieyes-consent / similar | Essential | Stores your cookie preferences | 6–12 months |
| wp-settings-* | Essential | WordPress configuration cookies | Session / persistent |
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Maintains session state | Session |
| Matomo cookies (optional) | Analytics | Anonymous site usage statistics | Up to 13 months |
| Third‑party embed cookies (if enabled) | Third‑party | Required for embedded content such as LinkedIn, YouTube, etc. | Varies |
If no analytics or embeds are active, only essential cookies will be used.
4. How to manage cookies
4.1 Accept or Reject Cookies
When you first visit the site, a cookie banner allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non‑essential cookies
- Adjust your cookie preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by revisiting the banner (usually found as a small icon at the bottom of the page).
4.2 Browser Settings
You can also manage or delete cookies directly from your browser:
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Edge
- Safari
Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Third‑party services
If the website displays embedded content (e.g., LinkedIn feed, YouTube video), third‑party providers may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
We encourage you to review those policies before enabling such content.
Examples:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy
YouTube/Google: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
6. Data protection and privacy
7. Updates to this cookies policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in legislation
- Adjustments in website functionality
- Updates to third‑party services
The latest version will always be available on this page with the updated date at the top.
8. Contact
For any questions about this Cookies Policy or how cookies are used on this site, contact the Data Controller: