This Cookie Policy explains how the Eurasian Business Excellence Award (“the Award”) uses cookies and similar technologies on its official website and submission platform (“the Platform”).

This Policy should be read in conjunction with the Award’s Privacy Policy.

The purpose of this Policy is to provide transparent and comprehensive information regarding the types of cookies used, the purposes for which they are deployed, and the choices available to users.

By accessing or using the Platform, users consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy, unless they disable them through their browser settings.

Cookies are small data files placed on a user’s device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when visiting a website.

They are widely used to ensure websites function properly, improve user experience, enable security mechanisms, and provide analytical insights.

Cookies used by the Award do not contain personal information that directly identifies users, unless voluntarily provided through the Platform.

The Platform may use the following types of cookies:

3.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Platform’s core functionality.
They enable:

• secure login and authentication;
• form submissions;
• navigation between pages;
• access to protected sections of the Platform.

Disabling these cookies may prevent the Platform from functioning correctly.

3.2. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enhance usability and personalization, including:

• remembering user preferences;
• maintaining session choices;
• language selection.

These cookies improve user experience but are not strictly required.

3.3. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect aggregated information on how users interact with the Platform.
They enable:

• analysis of website traffic;
• identification of technical issues;
• optimization of platform performance;
• understanding general usage trends.

Analytics cookies are used exclusively for internal purposes and do not collect identifiable personal data.

3.4. Security Cookies
Used to:

• detect malicious activity;
• prevent fraudulent use of accounts;
• safeguard platform integrity.

These cookies help ensure compliance with security standards.

3.5. Third-Party Cookies
The Platform may use third-party analytics or embedded content providers (e.g., video hosting services) that set their own cookies.
The Award does not control third-party cookies and encourages users to review their respective policies.

Cookies are used to support the technical and operational functions of the Award, including:

• ensuring secure and uninterrupted access to the Platform;
• enhancing navigation and user experience;
• monitoring system performance;
• improving the quality and stability of services;
• facilitating submission processes;
• generating non-identifiable statistical reports for internal optimization.

Cookies are never used for:

• advertising,
• commercial profiling,
• reselling user data.

5.1. Obtaining User Consent
Where required by applicable laws, users will be notified of cookie usage upon visiting the Platform and asked to provide consent.

5.2. Managing Cookies
Users can control or disable cookies through browser settings.
Instructions can be found on the help pages of most browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.).
Please note:

• disabling essential cookies may impair access to secured sections of the Platform;
• some features may malfunction if functional or analytics cookies are restricted.

Cookies may remain on the user’s device:

• for the duration of the session (“session cookies”), or
• for a longer period (“persistent cookies”), depending on their function.

All cookies are automatically deleted after their retention period expires.

The Platform may contain links to external websites.
These websites operate independently and may use their own cookies.
The Award assumes no responsibility for the cookie practices of external sites.

The Organizing Committee may update this Policy as necessary to reflect:

• changes in legal requirements;
• improvements to the Platform;
• new technological tools.

The revised Policy will include a new effective date.
Latest revision date: January 22, 2025.

For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, users may contact:

МK GRОUP MB
Bulevar Arsenija Čarnojevića 59b
11070 Novi Beograd, Serbia
support@deboaward.com 
Official communication channels are listed on the Award website.