This Cookie policy forms an integral part of the AI Factory Privacy notice. It informs visitors and users of the Site (hereinafter “you” or the “User”) about the cookies and similar technologies used, their purposes, how to manage them and the conditions for exercising your rights.
Strictly necessary cookies are required to ensure the proper functioning and security of the Site and cannot be disabled via the cookie management panel. Other cookies and similar technologies are used only after obtaining your prior consent. Declining or withdrawing your consent to non-essential cookies does not affect access to the essential features of the Site, but may limit access to certain embedded third-party services or content.
Contents
a. Identity of the data controller
b. What is a cookie?
c. Why are cookies used?
d. How can you manage your cookies?
e. How long is your consent valid?
f. How long are cookies stored?
g. Changes to this Cookie policy
h. How to contact us
- Identity of the data controller
The Site is administered by Luxinnovation GIE on behalf of the Luxembourg AI Factory consortium. Your personal data collected via the Site, including through the contact and/or information request forms, are processed by the joint controllers named in the AI Factory Privacy notice. You may exercise your rights with each member of the Consortium. To facilitate this, you may write to gdpr@luxinnovation.lu.
Luxinnovation GIE, an economic interest grouping (Groupement d’intérêt économique) incorporated under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and registered with the Luxembourg Trade and Companies Register under number C16, whose registered office is at 5, avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg, forwards your request to exercise your rights to the relevant members. This process applies to questions and requests relating to the processing of personal data carried out via the Site, including through cookies and similar technologies.
- What is a cookie?
Cookies are small text files stored and/or read on your devices (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.) by your internet browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari, Opera, etc.) when you visit the Site.
Some cookies are necessary for the Site to function, while others are placed only after obtaining your prior consent.
During their period of validity, cookies allow us to recognise the device connected to the Site and to collect information about your browsing.
The term “cookies” also covers any similar technology used to store or access information on your device, including pixels, web beacons, local storage, session storage and comparable technologies.
3. Why are cookies used?
The cookies and similar technologies used on the Site help ensure its proper functioning, improve its use, safeguard its security, remember certain user preferences, measure the Site’s audience and usage and, where applicable, embed content provided by third-party partners.
Depending on their purpose, cookies can be classified into the following categories:
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Site. They cannot be disabled and do not require consent.
They allow us to:
- ensure the security of the Site;
- remember your consent choices;
- manage user sessions;
- provide access to the essential features of the Site.
Preference cookies
These cookies allow us to remember certain browsing preferences, such as the selected language or display settings, in order to improve your user experience.
Analytics and audience measurement cookies
These cookies allow us to measure the use of the Site and to compile aggregated statistics on traffic, performance and the use of the content offered.
Third-party content and social media cookies
Some content embedded in the Site (such as videos, interactive maps, sharing buttons, social media services or comparable external services) may place third-party cookies when you interact with that content.
Detailed information about the cookies actually used, their providers, purposes, retention periods and the applicable consent options is available via the cookie management panel accessible from the Site.
Luxinnovation endeavours to keep this information up to date so that it accurately reflects the technologies deployed on the Site.
4. How can you manage your cookies?
When you first visit the Site, a cookie banner allows you to choose from the following options:
- Accept
- Reject
- Manage cookies
The “Manage cookies” option allows you to configure your preferences individually for each category of cookies.
For your subsequent visits, a permanent “Manage cookies” link is available at the bottom of every page, allowing you to review or change your preferences at any time.
You can also access the cookie management panel directly via: https://www.aifactory.lu/#cookies-preferences
Non-essential cookies are placed only after obtaining your explicit consent. Declining or withdrawing your consent does not affect access to the essential features of the Site, but may limit certain services or content.
Most internet browsers also allow users to configure cookie settings according to their own preferences.
The links below are provided for information purposes only. Their availability and content are the sole responsibility of the respective browser providers:
Microsoft Edge
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
Mozilla Firefox
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
Google Chrome
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en
Safari
https://support.apple.com/en-lu/guide/safari/ibrw850f6c51/mac
For social media sharing features (such as YouTube, LinkedIn, Meta or X), users are invited to consult the privacy and cookie policies of the providers concerned directly.
For more information about cookies, including advice on how to manage and delete them, you can consult:
https://www.allaboutcookies.org
or
https://www.youronlinechoices.com/lu/
- How long is your consent valid?
When you express your preferences regarding the use of cookies on the Site, your choices are stored for a period of six months from the date on which they are recorded.
At the end of this period, you will be asked to renew your preferences.
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time via the “Manage cookies” link available on the Site, or directly via: https://www.aifactory.lu/#cookies-preferences. Withdrawing consent is as easy as giving it.
If you delete the cookies stored on your device or access the Site from another browser or device, your preferences may be reset. In that case, you will be asked to set your preferences again on your next visit.
- How long are cookies stored?
The retention period applicable to each cookie is indicated in the cookie management panel. Cookies may be session cookies, deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, stored on your device for the period indicated in the panel or until you delete them.
Data collected through cookies are retained only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes for which they were collected, in accordance with applicable legislation.
Where data are collected for statistical purposes, they are retained in accordance with the retention settings configured in the tools used on the Site and for a period proportionate to the purposes pursued.
- Changes to this Cookie policy
Luxinnovation may amend this Cookie policy at any time.
In the event of a substantial change, users will be informed, in particular via the cookie banner displayed on the Site.
- How to contact us
For any further information about this Cookie policy, you may contact us at the following address:
Last updated: October 2026