Cookie Policy
Last updated: 28 September 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how the European Microfinance Network AISBL (“EMN”) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website, and how you can control them. It complements our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device. They help the website work, remember your choices and, with your consent, show how the website is used. Similar technologies, such as local storage and embedded content from other sites, are covered by this policy too.
2. Your consent
When you first visit the website, a banner lets you accept all, reject all non-essential cookies, or personalise your choices by category. Strictly necessary cookies do not need consent. All other cookies are only set after you agree. Your choice is stored for 180 days, after which we ask again.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time with the “Cookie settings” link at the bottom of every page, or with the button below.
3. Cookies we use
Strictly necessary
Required for the website to work. Always active.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| emn_cc | EMN | Stores your cookie choices | 180 days |
| wordpress_test_cookie | EMN (WordPress) | Checks that your browser accepts cookies at login | Session |
| wordpress_sec_*, wordpress_logged_in_* | EMN (WordPress) | Keep members and editors logged in securely | Session, or 14 days with “Remember me” |
| wp-settings-* | EMN (WordPress) | Saves interface preferences for logged-in users | 1 year |
| wfwaf-authcookie-* | EMN (Wordfence) | Lets the security firewall recognise logged-in users | 12 hours |
Analytics
Help us understand how visitors use the website so we can improve it. Only set with your consent, and only if EMN enables Google Analytics.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Keeps the session state | 2 years |
Marketing and embedded content
Set by third parties whose content is embedded on our pages, such as videos and maps. These providers may track you across websites. Only loaded with your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| YSC | YouTube (Google) | Tracks video views | Session |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube (Google) | Estimates your bandwidth and remembers player settings | 6 months |
| PREF | YouTube (Google) | Stores player preferences | 8 months |
| NID | Google Maps | Remembers preferences and information for Google services | 6 months |
We use Google Consent Mode. If you do not consent, Google services are told not to store analytics or advertising cookies.
4. Third-party services
For details on how these providers use data, see their own policies:
- Google Privacy Policy (YouTube, Google Maps, Google Analytics)
- Intuit Mailchimp Privacy Policy (newsletter sign-up, on Mailchimp’s own site)
- Zoom Privacy Statement (online events)
Links to our social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Flickr) are simple links. They set no cookies until you click them.
5. Managing cookies in your browser
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the website, such as the members’ area login, from working. Guides for the main browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge.
6. Changes and contact
We update this policy when the cookies on the website change. For questions, email emn@european-microfinance.org.
See also our Privacy Policy, Terms of Use and Legal Notice.