This document covers Andrey Novakov’s public website, forms and services.
1. Cookies and local storage
A cookie is a small browser record sent to the website. localStorage retains preferences in the same browser without automatically sending them on each request. These mechanisms support security, colour theme, accessibility and your privacy choice. They are not used to build an advertising profile.
2. Records used by this version
| Record | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| novahub_session | Form security and office sign-in; essential cookie. | Browser session; office access has additional time limits. |
| novahub_remember | Remembered office sign-in, only when selected. | Up to 30 days; revoked when password or permissions change. |
| visitor_id | Associates your recorded privacy choice; not a visit counter. | Up to 180 days from the latest saved choice. |
| novahub_cookie_choice; cookieConsent; cookieSettings | Locally records choices and compatibility with the previous version. | A new choice is requested after 180 days or a policy update; records may remain until cleared in the browser. |
| theme; novahub_accessibility | Local theme, size, contrast, links, spacing and motion preferences. | Until preferences are reset or browser storage is cleared. |
3. Optional services
This version does not automatically load external analytics, advertising or video services. Core libraries and images are served locally. The server-side page-load counter does not use a tracking cookie. Categories with no active service are marked “Not in use”. “Accept all” does not enable hidden tracking. If an optional service is introduced, the team must update its description and prevent loading before applicable consent.
4. Choice, refusal and changes
You can choose essential records only or accept all categories actually used. Necessary security mechanisms cannot be disabled through the panel because some services would not operate safely. Change or withdraw optional choices at any time using “Cookie settings” in the footer. Public content access is not conditional on accepting optional categories. Choices apply to the specific browser and device.
5. Recording choices and external websites
When saving a choice, the server receives it together with the IP address, time and a random token to establish the decision. An IP address is not automatically anonymous. Blocking localStorage or cookies can prevent remembering preferences and the choice may reappear. Links to media, institutions and social networks do not load their services before you visit them. Their own rules apply after you leave this site.
6. Browser controls and contact
Cookies and local records can be deleted in browser settings. Deleting the session signs you out of the office; deleting preferences restores the default appearance. For rights and questions, see the privacy policy or email andrey.novakov@europarl.europa.eu. Consent framework: European Data Protection Board Guidelines 05/2020.