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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 27 June 2025

The website cookies policy is as follows:

1. Use of cookies

This website siwi.org (the “Website”) uses cookies. Under the Act (2003:389) on Electronic Communication, all visitors to websites that use cookies must be provided access to information about the use of cookies. More information about the use of cookies can be found at the website of the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority: https://www.pts.se

2. About cookies

A ‘cookie’ is defined by the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority as “a small text file that the website you are visiting requests to save on your computer”.

Cookies can be either ‘persistent cookies’ or ‘session cookies’:

  • A ‘persistent cookie’ is stored by the web browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date (unless deleted by the user before the expiry date).
  • A ‘session cookie’ will expire at the end of the user session, when the web browser is closed.
    Cookies can further be divided into the following categories:
  • Strictly necessary cookies: Cookies that are essential to enable visitors to navigate the website and use its features.
  • Performance cookies: Cookies that collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance which pages visitors go to most often. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor.
  • Functionality cookies: Record information about choices made by visitors and provide enhanced personal features.
    Third party cookies: Cookies set by a domain other than that of the website being visited by the user.

3. Cookies set by this website

The following cookies are set by this website:

Cookie Name Provider Category Purpose Duration
_cbconsent This Site (Cookiebot) Strictly Necessary Stores your cookie-consent preferences 1 year
_cbsc This Site (Cookiebot) Strictly Necessary Session cookie for cookie dialog Session
_ga, _gid, _ga_<dims> Google Analytics Performance / Analytics Measure site usage and sessions 2 years / 24 hrs / Permanent
fr, datr, sb Facebook, Instagram Marketing / Targeting Track social media activity & targeting 3–12 months

 

4. Cookies set by third parties

We use services such as Google Analytics  We don’t control these cookies. You can opt out, delete, or manage them via their respective platforms:

5. Consent & Management

Upon visiting, you’ll see the Cookiebot banner, which allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject all but “Strictly Necessary”

  • Customize your preferences (toggle categories)

You can change your settings anytime by clicking “Cookie Settings” at the bottom of each page or via the Cookiebot banner. Alternatively, you can manage or delete cookies via your browser settings (search for “delete cookies” in your browser’s help section).

6. Your Rights & Privacy

We respect your privacy. Cookies do not collect personal data unless explicitly stated. For details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy

7. Updates to This Policy

We review our cookie usage periodically. Updates will be announced here with an updated “Last updated” date. Significant changes will be communicated on the Site.

8. Contact us

For queries regarding personal data, privacy, use of cookies or other information, please contact us at privacy@siwi.org or write to the address below:

Stockholm International Water Institute
Box 101 87
100 55 Stockholm
Sweden

9. Cookiebot Integration

Our website uses Cookiebot for cookie control and compliance. You can view or adjust your preferences anytime via the Cookiebot banner under “More information” or “Manage consent”.