Cookie policy
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains which cookies are used by the website of the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ljubljana, the purposes for which they are used, and how users can manage their cookie preferences.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They enable the website to function properly, improve the user experience, and help us analyse how the website is used.
Some cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the website, while all other types of cookies require your prior consent. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the Cookie Settings link available on the website.
Types of Cookies
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic operation of the website and ensure its secure use. Without them, the website cannot function properly, and therefore they cannot be disabled.
They are used to:
- ensure the proper functioning of the website,
- store your cookie preferences,
- maintain the security and stability of the website.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies are used only with your consent. They collect anonymous statistical information about the use of the website, such as the number of visits, the most frequently viewed pages, the duration of visits, and how visitors interact with the website.
The information collected helps us improve the website, its content, and the overall user experience.
We use Google Analytics 4 to analyse website traffic.
Marketing Cookies
The website currently does not use marketing or advertising cookies for personalised advertising or user profiling. Should such cookies be introduced in the future, they will only be placed after obtaining your prior consent.
Consent Management
When you first visit the website, a cookie banner is displayed. You can choose to:
- Accept all,
- Reject all non-essential cookies,
- Customize your preferences.
Your choice is stored in a consent cookie.
Cookies Used on This Website
| Provider | Cookie | Purpose | Retention Period | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress | wordpress_test_cookie | Checks whether the browser supports cookies. | Session | Strictly Necessary |
| WordPress | wp-settings-* | Stores user preferences for the WordPress administration interface. | 1 year | Strictly Necessary |
| Website | necessary_cookie | Stores the user’s preference regarding strictly necessary cookies. | 1 year | Strictly Necessary |
| Website | performance_cookie | Stores the user’s consent for analytics cookies. | 1 year | Strictly Necessary |
| Website | advertising_cookie | Stores the user’s preference regarding marketing cookies. | 1 year | Strictly Necessary |
| Google Analytics 4 | _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors for statistical analysis. | 2 years | Analytics |
| Google Analytics 4 | _ga_42M4Y7V46R | Maintains session state and collects aggregated statistics. | 2 years | Analytics |
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, to analyse the use of our website. The service generates aggregated statistical reports and does not directly identify individual users.
As part of providing the service, Google may process certain data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Such processing is carried out using appropriate safeguards in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Analytics cookies are only placed after you have given your consent.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content of those websites, their use of cookies, or their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy and cookie policies before using those websites.
Protection of Personal Data
Some cookies contain or generate unique identifiers that may, under certain circumstances, constitute personal data within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Such data is processed solely for the purposes described in this Cookie Policy and in accordance with applicable legislation.
For more information about the processing of personal data, legal bases, retention periods, and your rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
How Can You Manage Cookies?
Most web browsers allow you to review, manage, delete, or completely disable cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the proper functioning of certain features of the website.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time due to changes in legislation, technologies used, or the operation of the website. Any changes will be published on this page and will take effect on the date of publication.
Last updated: July 2026.