COOKIE POLICY

This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on the social-entrepreneurship.serinstitute.info website (“Website”) and any related services (collectively, the “Services”). This Policy forms a legally binding agreement between you (“User”, “you”, or “your”) and Social Entrepreneurship Research Institute (also referred to as “SERI”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).

By accessing or using the Website and Services, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Policy. If you are entering into this Policy on behalf of an organization, you confirm that you have the authority to bind that entity to these terms.

This Policy is intended to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), where applicable. Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding how your data is collected and used.

For more information about how we process and protect your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to ensure websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators.

Cookies can be classified as:

• Session cookies, which are temporary and deleted when you close your browser.

• Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.

Cookies may also be:

• First-party cookies, set directly by our Website.

• Third-party cookies, set by external providers such as analytics or advertising partners.

What types of cookies do we use?

We use the following categories of cookies:

• Necessary cookies
  These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core features such as user authentication and security.

• Functionality cookies
  These cookies allow the Website to remember your preferences and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

• Analytics cookies
  These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting anonymous information (for example, through analytics tools).

• Marketing cookies
  These cookies may be used by third-party partners to track your browsing activity and deliver relevant advertising.

We only use non-essential cookies (such as analytics and marketing cookies) where you have given your consent, if required by applicable law.

Legal basis for using cookies.

Where required by law, we rely on your consent to use non-essential cookies. When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or manage your preferences.

You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time through the available settings on our Website or your browser.

Your cookie choices.

You have control over how cookies are used on your device:

• You can manage your preferences through our cookie banner.

• You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies.

• You can withdraw consent at any time where applicable.

Please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality and performance of the Website.

Your data protection rights.

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights under applicable data protection laws, including:

• The right to access your personal data.

• The right to correct or delete your data.

• The right to restrict or object to processing.

• The right to data portability.

• The right to withdraw consent at any time.

If you are a resident of California, you may also have rights under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know what personal data is collected and the right to request its deletion.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

Third-party services.

We may use third-party services such as analytics providers or embedded content that place cookies on your device. These third parties may process your data according to their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

International data transfers.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States. Where required, we take appropriate measures to ensure that your data remains protected in accordance with applicable laws.

Changes and amendments.

We reserve the right to update or modify this Policy at any time. When changes are made, we may notify you via email or through a notice on the Website.

Your continued use of the Website after any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

Acceptance of this Policy.

By using the Website and Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree, you should discontinue use of the Website.

Contacting Us.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy or our use of cookies, please reach out to us at: [email protected]

Last Updated: 03.30.2026