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Cookie Policy of OSEW
Organization for the Smallest Economies in the World Inc.
Effective Date: 02/10/2024
Last Updated: 20/11/2025
This Cookie Policy explains how the Organization for the Smallest Economies in the World (“OSEW”, “we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.osew.org ( the Site”).
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.
They help us deliver essential functions, understand how visitors use our Site, and improve our Services.
Some cookies are necessary for the website to function; others are used for analytics or embedded content.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1. Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the Site to work.
They cannot be switched off in our systems.
They are Used for:
• website security
• basic functionality
• page navigation
2.2. Analytics Cookies
Used to understand how visitors use the Site and improve performance.
Examples include:
• page views
• time on site
• device and browser type
These cookies are only placed with your consent (EU/EEA, UK, Brazil).
2.3. Third-Party / Embedded Content Cookies
Some pages may embed third-party content such as:
• videos
• analytics tools
• mapping services
• embedded forms
These third parties may set their own cookies.
3. Cookies We Use (Indicative Table)
Below is a typical list of cookies used by OSEW.
Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Analytics & site usage Non-essential 2 years
_gid Google Analytics User distinction Non-essential 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Throttle requests Non-essential 1 minute
PHPSESSID /
session cookie OSEW Maintain session Essential Session
consent_status OSEW Stores cookie consent Essential 6–12 months
This table will be updated as we configure or remove cookies
4. Cookie Consent (Your Legal Rights)
Depending on where you are located:
EU/EEA, UK, Brazil
• We ask for your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies.
• You may withdraw consent at any time.
United States & other regions
• We provide clear disclosure.
• You may disable cookies via browser settings.
5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You can manage cookies through:
• our cookie banner/consent tool, or
• your browser settings (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox).
Disabling essential cookies may affect website performance.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our cookie use, contact: