Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: March 25, 2026 Last Updated: March 25, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Diplomatie (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on diplomatie.ai (the “Site”), what types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to site owners, and enhance user experience.

Cookies can be “session” cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or “persistent” cookies, which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually.

Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (“first-party cookies”) or by third parties whose services are integrated into the website (“third-party cookies”).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Site to function and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your cookie consent preferences. Without these cookies, the Site cannot function properly.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of the Site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and how visitors move around the Site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

These cookies are set only after you provide consent through our cookie consent banner.

2.3 Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used by Google AdSense and Google’s advertising network to serve advertisements that are relevant to your interests. They may track your browsing behavior across websites to build an interest profile and show relevant ads on other sites.

These cookies are set only after you provide consent through our cookie consent banner.

3. Google Consent Mode v2

The Site implements Google Consent Mode v2 to manage cookies in compliance with privacy regulations, including the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive. This system works as follows:

3.1 Default State

When you first visit the Site, all non-essential cookies are blocked by default. The following consent signals are set to “denied”:

• ad_storage: Controls whether advertising cookies can be set.
• ad_user_data: Controls whether user data can be sent to Google for advertising purposes.
• ad_personalization: Controls whether data can be used for ad personalization.
• analytics_storage: Controls whether analytics cookies can be set.

3.2 Consent Banner

A cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the page, offering three options:

• Accept All: Grants consent for all cookie categories. All Google tags function fully.
• Reject Non-Essential: Denies consent for analytics and advertising cookies. Only essential cookies are used.
• Manage Preferences: Opens a detailed panel where you can individually toggle analytics and advertising cookies.

3.3 Consent Persistence

Your consent preferences are stored in your browser’s localStorage under the key “cc_consent.” On subsequent visits, your preferences are automatically restored without showing the consent banner again.

3.4 Changing Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

1. Clearing your browser’s localStorage for diplomatie.ai.
2. Deleting all cookies from diplomatie.ai in your browser settings.
3. Using your browser’s private/incognito mode for a fresh session.

4. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use the following technologies:

4.1 Web Beacons (Pixel Tags)

Small transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track whether content has been accessed. Google AdSense and Google Analytics may use web beacons in conjunction with cookies.

4.2 Local Storage

We use localStorage (a browser feature) to store your cookie consent preferences. Unlike cookies, localStorage data is not sent to the server with each request and has no expiration date unless explicitly cleared.

4.3 JavaScript Tags

Google Analytics and Google AdSense use JavaScript tags to collect data. These tags execute in your browser and communicate with Google’s servers.

5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:

• View cookies: See what cookies are stored on your device.
• Delete cookies: Remove some or all stored cookies.
• Block cookies: Prevent websites from setting cookies.
• Allow exceptions: Allow cookies from specific sites while blocking others.

Browser-Specific Instructions:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site data

Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of the Site and other websites you visit.

6. Impact of Cookie Choices

6.1 If You Accept All Cookies

All site features function normally. Analytics data helps us improve the Site. You may see personalized advertisements relevant to your interests.

6.2 If You Reject Non-Essential Cookies

The Site functions normally for content consumption. We cannot collect analytics data to improve the Site. Advertisements will be generic (not personalized to your interests) but will still appear. Google tags operate in limited mode, collecting only aggregated, non-identifying signals.

6.3 If You Block All Cookies

Essential site functionality may be affected. Your consent preferences cannot be saved, so you may see the consent banner on every visit.

7. Third-Party Cookie Policies

For more information about how third parties use cookies:

• Google Analytics: How Google Uses Information
• Google AdSense: Google Advertising Cookies
• Google Privacy: Google Privacy Policy
• Cloudflare: Cloudflare Cookie Policy

8. International Data Governance Context

Diplomatie operates within a complex international data governance landscape that reflects the broader geopolitical dynamics our platform analyzes. The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which applies to all users accessing the Site from the European Economic Area’s 27 member states (combined GDP approximately $16.6 trillion), establishes the most comprehensive data protection framework globally. The GDPR’s extraterritorial reach – requiring compliance from any organization processing EU residents’ data regardless of the organization’s location – exemplifies the “Brussels Effect” that extends EU regulatory influence far beyond its borders.

Our cookie management practices comply with the ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC as amended), which requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies. This consent-based approach reflects European data governance norms that contrast with other regulatory models: the US relies on sector-specific legislation and industry self-regulation, while China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) emphasizes state control and data localization requirements. The fragmentation of global data governance across these competing models – tracked in detail on our regulatory development tracker – creates compliance complexity that affects every organization operating across jurisdictions.

Switzerland’s Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), revised in September 2023 to align more closely with GDPR standards, governs The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG’s data processing obligations. The Swiss data protection framework benefits from the EU’s adequacy decision, enabling cross-border data flows between Switzerland and the EU without additional safeguards. For users outside the EU and Switzerland, our data practices nonetheless apply GDPR-equivalent protections as our baseline standard – a practice increasingly common among organizations that adopt the most protective regulatory framework as their global default rather than maintaining jurisdiction-specific compliance tiers.

The intersection of cookie technology with international sanctions, diplomatic intelligence, and geopolitical analysis creates distinctive considerations for a platform serving diplomatic practitioners, government agencies, and institutional subscribers across the 193 UN member states. Our implementation of Google Consent Mode v2 ensures that data collection practices respect user autonomy while enabling the analytics necessary to maintain and improve our analytical platform.

9. Cookies and International Users

Diplomatie serves an international readership spanning diplomatic practitioners, government officials, institutional analysts, and academic researchers across all major governance systems. Our cookie management practices are designed to accommodate the diverse regulatory environments from which our users access the Site.

Users accessing the Site from the European Economic Area are protected by the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, which our consent management system fully implements. Users from jurisdictions with their own data protection frameworks – including the UK (UK GDPR), Brazil (LGPD), Japan (APPI), South Korea (PIPA), Canada (PIPEDA), and Australia (Privacy Act) – benefit from our adoption of GDPR-equivalent protections as the global baseline. Users from jurisdictions without comprehensive data protection legislation are afforded the same consent choices and privacy protections as EU users.

The Site’s international reach means that cookie data may be processed across borders, particularly through Google’s global infrastructure for Analytics and AdSense services. Google’s data processing occurs under its own privacy framework, which includes Standard Contractual Clauses for international data transfers. Users concerned about cross-border data processing should review Google’s privacy documentation linked in Section 7 above and adjust their consent preferences accordingly through our cookie consent mechanism.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Diplomatie Operated by The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG Email: info@diplomatie.ai Website: https://diplomatie.ai/

For information about how we handle personal data generally, please see our Privacy Policy. For our terms governing site use, see our Terms of Service.