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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 April 2026
A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your device when you visit it. The European Hip Center uses cookies to ensure the site functions correctly, to analyse its usage anonymously, and, only with your consent, to personalise content or advertisements. You decide which categories you allow.
Categories
Necessary
Always activeEssential for the operation and security of the site (sessions, forms, remembering your cookie preferences). No consent is required for these (Art. 129 WEC).
Analytical
Optional, consent requiredHelp us understand which pages are useful and where visitors drop off. We prefer to use privacy-friendly tools (Plausible, EU hosting) without cross-site tracking. IP addresses are anonymised.
Marketing
Optional, consent requiredPlaced by third parties (e.g., Meta, Google Ads) to measure campaign results or display more relevant advertisements. Only active if you explicitly consent.
Overview of cookies used
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Retention period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ehc-cookie-consent-v1 | europeanhipcenter.com | Stores your cookie preferences so the banner does not reappear on every visit. | Necessary | 12 months |
| session / CSRF | europeanhipcenter.com | Security for forms and sessions. | Necessary | Session |
| _pa / _plausible | Plausible Analytics (EU) | Anonymous page statistics without personal identification or cross-site tracking. | Analytical | 24 hours |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 (if activated) | Aggregated insight into website usage. Anonymised IP, no ad linkage. | Analytical | 13 months |
| _clck, _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Anonymous heatmaps and usage analysis (clicks, scrolling) to improve the website. Only with consent. | Analytical | 1 year |
| _fbp / fr | Meta (Facebook/Instagram) | Measuring campaigns and personalising advertisements (only with consent). | Marketing | 3 months |
Some cookies are only placed if you explicitly consent. Actual usage may evolve; we keep this overview up to date.
Managing your choices
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time. Click below to reopen the cookie banner, or manage cookies directly through your browser settings.
More information
For general information about cookies, please visit the Data Protection Authority. Specific questions? Email us at dpo@europeanhipcenter.com.