1. What cookies are

Cookies are small text values that a website may ask your browser to store on your device. Related technical mechanisms can also help maintain login sessions and security.

2. Essential WordPress cookies

The site uses WordPress. Authentication and session cookies such as wordpress_logged_in_* may be used for signed-in users; wordpress_test_cookie may check browser cookie support. These cookies support member accounts, form security and sessions. Disabling them can prevent login.

3. Preferences and analytics

Language selection can be handled through URL parameters and interface settings. The Cluster theme does not itself require advertising cookies. Before enabling analytics, external video, advertising or new third-party plugins, the cookie inventory and any necessary consent controls must be reviewed. Non-essential analytics or marketing cookies requiring consent must not be set before consent is obtained.

4. Duration and choices

Session cookies generally expire after the session or their configured lifetime. Login and preference cookies may last longer according to WordPress settings. You can inspect, delete or block cookies in your browser, although some site functions may stop working.

5. Contact

Site controller: Association “Cluster of High-Tech Solutions for the Development of the World Ocean and Arctic Resources” (Russian taxpayer ID 7801652280, state registration No. 1187800005095). Questions may be sent to info@arcwocluster.ru. See the Personal Data Processing Policy for details of other processing.