Last updated: 22/04/2026

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1. Introduction

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This Cookies Policy explains how PILF – Promotion of International Law through Film (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on filmforlaw.org.

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We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nLPD).

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This policy also describes how cookie consent is managed through Usercentrics, our Consent Management Platform (CMP).

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2. What Are Cookies?

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Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytics.

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Cookies may be:

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• Session or persistent

• First‑party or third‑party

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3. Consent Management (Usercentrics)

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We use Usercentrics to:

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• Display the cookie consent banner

• Block non‑essential cookies until consent is given

• Store and manage user consent preferences

• Maintain legally required consent logs

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Usercentrics ensures that no analytics or marketing cookies are activated without explicit user consent.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through the “Privacy Settings” link in the footer (or banner).

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4. Cookies Used on This Website

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4.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

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These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

They include:

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• Security and anti‑fraud cookies

• Session identification

• Server load balancing

• Login and authentication cookies

• Cookies required by Wix infrastructure

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Examples: XSRF-TOKEN, hs, svSession, SSR-caching, bSession

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Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

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4.2 Functional Cookies

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These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:

• Remembering user preferences

• Maintaining logged‑in sessions

• Supporting multimedia content

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Examples: smSession, TS*

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Legal basis: Consent (via Usercentrics)

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4.3 Analytics Cookies

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We use analytics tools provided by Wix to understand how visitors interact with our website.

These cookies collect:

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• Page views

• Session duration

• Navigation patterns

• Device and browser information

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Examples: _wixCIDX, _wix_browser_sess, _wixUIDX

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Analytics cookies are blocked until consent is given through Usercentrics.

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Legal basis: Consent

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4.4 Third‑Party Cookies

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If you interact with embedded content (e.g., videos), third‑party services may place cookies.

Examples include:

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• YouTube or Vimeo (video playback)

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These cookies are also managed by Usercentrics and blocked until consent is provided.

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5. How to Manage Cookies

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You can manage your cookie preferences in two ways:

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5.1 Through Usercentrics

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Click “Privacy Settings” in the footer or reopen the banner. You can:

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• Accept all cookies

• Reject non‑essential cookies

• Customize preferences

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5.2 Through Your Browser

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You may also disable cookies directly in your browser settings.

Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

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6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

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Under GDPR and nLPD, we rely on:

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• Consent for analytics, functional, and third‑party cookies

• Legitimate interest for essential cookies required for security and functionality

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7. Data Transfers

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Cookies processed by Wix and Usercentrics may involve transfers to:

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• Switzerland

• EU/EEA

• United States

• Israel

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Both Wix and Usercentrics comply with GDPR and the Swiss–US/EU–US Data Privacy Frameworks.

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8. Updates to This Cookies Policy

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We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date will always indicate the latest version.

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9. Contact

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For questions about this Cookies Policy:

PILF – Promotion of International Law through Film
Contact