Last updated: 20 October 2026
About this policy
This policy explains how epfloop.ch, the website of the EPFLoop project at EPFL’s Distributed Electrical Systems Laboratory (DESL), uses cookies and how you can control them.
Your consent applies to the following domain: epfloop.ch
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device. They allow the site to remember information between pages or visits, such as your cookie preferences.
Which cookies do we use?
We only use cookies that are necessary for the website to work, namely to remember your cookie choices. We do not use advertising or marketing cookies, and we do not sell or share data for advertising purposes.
The list below details the cookies used on our website.
| Cookie | Description |
|---|---|
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional | The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-others | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". |
| viewed_cookie_policy | The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data. |
Visitor statistics without cookies
To understand which pages are visited, we use Independent Analytics, which runs on our own server. It does not use cookies or store personal data, and the statistics are not shared with third parties.
Content from other services
The map on our Contact page is loaded from OpenStreetMap, together with a software library delivered by unpkg.com. To display it, your browser connects to their servers, which means your IP address is visible to these providers, as with any web request. Links to other websites (for example EPFL or scientific publishers) are covered by those websites’ own policies.
How can I control cookies?
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the “Manage consent” tab on our website. You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings; see www.allaboutcookies.org for instructions.
Contact
For any questions about this policy, please use the form on our Contact page.