COOKIE POLICY
Last updated July 08, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how World Broadband Association c/o FORVIS MAZARS SA (“Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://worldbroadbandassociation.com (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
In some cases we may use cookies to collect personal information, or information that becomes personal information if we combine it with other information.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, World Broadband Association c/o FORVIS MAZARS SA) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics). The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits our Website and when it visits certain other websites.
Why do we use cookies?
We use first- and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Website to operate, and we refer to these as “essential” or “strictly necessary” cookies. Other cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Website. Third parties serve cookies through our Website for advertising, analytics, and other purposes. This is described in more detail below.
How can I control cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in the Cookie Preference Center. The Cookie Preference Center allows you to select which categories of cookies you accept or reject. Essential cookies cannot be rejected as they are strictly necessary to provide you with services.
The Cookie Preference Center can be found in the notification banner and on our Website. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our Website, though your access to some functionality and areas of the Website may be restricted. You may also set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies.
The specific types of first- and third-party cookies served through our Website, and the purposes they perform, are described in the tables below. Please note that the specific cookies served may vary depending on the specific pages you visit.
Essential website cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our Website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas.
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Service | Type | Expires in |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare places this cookie on end-user devices that access sites protected by Bot Management or Bot Fight Mode. | .worldbroadbandassociation.com | Cloudflare | Server cookie | 30 minutes |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare places this cookie on end-user devices that access sites protected by Bot Management or Bot Fight Mode. | .vimeo.com | Cloudflare | Server cookie | 30 minutes |
Performance and functionality cookies
These cookies are used to enhance the performance and functionality of our Website but are non-essential to their use. However, without these cookies, certain functionality (like videos) may become unavailable.
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Service | Type | Expires in |
| OptanonConsent | Stores cookie consent preferences. | .worldbroadbandassociation.com | OneTrust | HTTP cookie | 1 year 1 month 4 days |
| ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY | Stores the last result entry key used by YouTube. | www.youtube.com | YouTube | HTML local storage | Persistent |
| elementor | Supports the Elementor website builder. | worldbroadbandassociation.com | Elementor | HTML local storage | Persistent |
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | Stores the user’s cookie consent state for the current domain. | .youtube.com | YouTube | Server cookie | 5 months 27 days |
| __Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN | Used by YouTube to manage the phased rollout of new features and updates. | .youtube.com | YouTube | Server cookie | 5 months 27 days |
| _cfuvid | Set by Cloudflare to enhance security and performance, helping identify trusted web traffic. | .vimeo.com | Cloudflare | Server cookie | Session |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | Enables emoji support on WordPress pages. | worldbroadbandassociation.com | — | HTML session storage | Session |
Analytics and customization cookies
These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our Website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our Website for you.
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Service | Type | Expires in |
| ELOQUA | Sets a unique user ID to track a user across the site. | .pages.informatech1.com | Eloqua | Server cookie | 1 year 29 days |
| _ga_# | Distinguishes individual users via a randomly generated identifier, enabling visit and session calculations. | .worldbroadbandassociation.com | Google Analytics | HTTP cookie | 1 year 1 month 4 days |
| ELOQUA | Sets a unique user ID to track a user across the site. | .eloqua.com | Eloqua | Server cookie | 1 year 29 days |
| ELQSTATUS | Confirms whether a visitor consents to being tracked. | .eloqua.com | Eloqua | Server cookie | 1 year 29 days |
| s7 | Gathers data on site usage and user behaviour. | www.youtube.com | Adobe Analytics | HTML local storage | Persistent |
| _ga | Records an ID used to compile data on website usage. | .worldbroadbandassociation.com | Google Analytics | HTTP cookie | 1 year 1 month 4 days |
Advertising cookies
These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing, ensuring that ads are properly displayed for advertisers, and in some cases selecting advertisements based on your interests.
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Service | Type | Expires in |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | Used by YouTube/Google to verify the user account and most recent login time, supporting targeted advertising. | .youtube.com | YouTube | Server cookie | 5 months 27 days |
| YSC | Used by YouTube/Google to verify the user account and most recent login time, supporting targeted advertising. | .youtube.com | YouTube | Server cookie | Session |
Unclassified cookies
These are cookies that have not yet been categorized. We are in the process of classifying these cookies with the help of their providers.
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Service | Type | Expires in |
| __Secure-YNID | Not yet classified. | .youtube.com | — | HTTP cookie | 5 months 27 days |
| jetPopupData | Not yet classified. | worldbroadbandassociation.com | — | HTML local storage | Persistent |
| nitroCachedPage | Not yet classified. | worldbroadbandassociation.com | — | HTTP cookie | Session |
How can I control cookies on my browser?
The means by which you can refuse cookies through your web browser controls vary from browser to browser, so you should visit your browser’s help menu for more information. Guidance is available for Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera.
In addition, most advertising networks offer a way to opt out of targeted advertising. For more information, visit the Digital Advertising Alliance, the Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada, or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance.
What about other tracking technologies, like web beacons?
Cookies are not the only way to recognize or track visitors to a website. We may use other, similar technologies from time to time, such as web beacons (sometimes called “tracking pixels” or “clear gifs”). These are tiny graphics files that contain a unique identifier enabling us to recognize when someone has visited our Website or opened an email containing them. This allows us, for example, to monitor traffic patterns between pages, understand whether you arrived via an online advertisement, improve site performance, and measure the success of email marketing campaigns. In many instances, these technologies rely on cookies to function properly, so declining cookies will impair their functioning.
Do you use Flash cookies or Local Shared Objects?
Websites may also use so-called “Flash Cookies” (also known as Local Shared Objects or “LSOs”) to, among other things, collect and store information about your use of our services, for fraud prevention, and for other site operations.
If you do not want Flash Cookies stored on your computer, you can adjust the settings of your Flash player to block Flash Cookies storage using the tools in the Website Storage Settings Panel. You can also control Flash Cookies via the Global Storage Settings Panel. Please note that restricting Flash Cookies may reduce or impede the functionality of some Flash applications, including any used in connection with our services.
Do you serve targeted advertising?
Third parties may serve cookies on your computer or mobile device to serve advertising through our Website. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide relevant advertisements about goods and services that may interest you. They may also measure the effectiveness of advertisements using cookies or web beacons. The information collected through this process does not enable us or them to identify your name, contact details, or other information that directly identifies you, unless you choose to provide these.
How often will you update this Cookie Policy?
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.
Where can I get further information?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at [email protected], or write to us at:
World Broadband Association c/o FORVIS MAZARS SA
2 Chem. de Blandonnet
Vernier, Genève 1214
Switzerland
