Cookie Policy

1. General information

This Cookie Policy applies to the websites owned by PRISONERS DEFENDERS INTERNATIONAL NETWORK, operating publicly as Prisoners Defenders.

2. What are cookies

Cookies are small files or storage devices that are downloaded or stored on the user's device, browser or equipment when they access certain web pages. Cookies allow, among other functions, a web page to function correctly, remember certain technical preferences, maintain a session, improve security or provide services requested by the user.

3. Types of cookies used

Prisoners Defenders websites use only technical or functional cookies necessary for the provision of the service, session maintenance, security, navigation and correct operation of the websites.

Prisoners Defenders does not use cookies for commercial, advertising, commercial profiling or behavioural advertising purposes. Prisoners Defenders does not sell products or services and does not conduct commercial campaigns.

4. Technical or functional cookies

Technical or functional cookies are those necessary for the user to browse the websites and use their basic features. They may be necessary to:

• Allow browsing of the websites.
• Maintain session security.
• Remember functional or technical preferences.
• Prevent abusive use or attacks against the website.
• Manage the technical operation of enabled forms or services.
• Maintain the stability and security of the websites.
• Provide technical services necessary for the operation of the page.

These cookies are not used to build commercial profiles or conduct behavioural advertising.

5. Third-party cookies

The websites may use technical services provided by third parties for necessary hosting, security, maintenance, session, infrastructure or page operation functions. When such services generate cookies or technical identifiers, these will be used solely for technical, functional, security or service provision purposes, not for commercial or advertising purposes by Prisoners Defenders.

6. Cookies not used

Unless expressly stated otherwise, Prisoners Defenders does not use:

• Advertising cookies.
• Behavioural advertising cookies.
• Commercial profiling cookies.
• Tracking cookies for commercial purposes.
• Cookies intended to sell products or services.
• Cookies for commercial campaigns.
• Analytics cookies for commercial purposes.

If in the future non-essential cookies or third-party cookies with purposes other than strictly technical or functional ones are incorporated, Prisoners Defenders will update this Cookie Policy and will request user consent where required.

7. Cookie banner

The websites include a cookie manager that may be shown automatically on first access or at the start of a new session. The manager informs the user about the use of cookies and allows them to learn about, accept, reject or configure installed cookies, except those strictly necessary for the website to function.

8. How to manage or delete cookies

Users can allow, block or delete cookies installed on their device through their browser settings. Most major browsers allow cookie management from their privacy, security, history or advanced settings sections.

Blocking certain technical or functional cookies may affect the correct operation of the websites or prevent the use of some services.

9. Updates to this Cookie Policy

Prisoners Defenders may update this Cookie Policy when changes occur to the cookies used, the technical services employed, applicable regulations or the criteria of competent authorities. The current version will be the one published at any given time on the websites.

10. Contact

For any queries about this Cookie Policy: legal@prisonersdefenders.org

Entry into force: April 2019 · Last revised: 25/06/2025