Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy establishes the legal and technical framework governing the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies on this website (“the Website”). The Operator ensures compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), the ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC, the Telemedia Act (TMG), and all applicable data protection and electronic communications laws within the European Economic Area.
Given that the Website may be accessed by users located outside the European Union, including jurisdictions such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Australia, the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa, this Cookie Policy is intended to provide a comprehensive explanation of the Operator’s use of cookies and tracking technologies applicable to all users regardless of geographic location.
While GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive constitute the primary regulatory frameworks governing the Operator’s cookie practices, the Operator acknowledges that users from non-EU jurisdictions may be subject to additional or different privacy regimes, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the UK Data Protection Act 2018, the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), and the Japanese Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI). The Operator does not actively target any specific non-EU jurisdiction; however, it recognizes that international users may interact with the Website and therefore provides this Cookie Policy to ensure transparency and legal clarity for all data subjects.
1. Definition of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on the user’s device by the browser when accessing the Website. They may contain identifiers, timestamps, technical parameters, or other information necessary for the functioning of the Website or for statistical analysis. The Website may also employ similar technologies, such as pixel tags, script-based trackers, or server-side logging mechanisms, insofar as such technologies are necessary for the operation of the Website or for statistical measurement.
Cookies may be classified according to their purpose, duration, and origin. The Operator uses only those categories of cookies that are strictly necessary for the functioning of the Website or that serve statistical purposes with the user’s consent.
2. Categories of Cookies Used
The Website uses two categories of cookies: necessary cookies and statistical cookies. Necessary cookies ensure the technical functionality, stability, and security of the Website. They enable core features such as session management, secure transmission of form data, and proper rendering of content. These cookies do not require user consent under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive, as they are essential for providing the service explicitly requested by the user.
Statistical cookies are used exclusively for aggregated, anonymized analysis of Website usage. These cookies are activated only with the user’s explicit consent. The Operator does not use marketing cookies, advertising cookies, behavioral profiling cookies, or cross-site tracking technologies.
3. Use of Yandex Metrica
The Website employs Yandex Metrica for statistical analysis. Yandex Metrica uses cookies and script-based tracking to collect anonymized information about user interactions, including page views, session duration, navigation paths, and click events. The data collected do not contain personally identifiable information and cannot be used to identify individual users.
The Operator does not combine Yandex Metrica data with other datasets and does not use analytics for behavioral profiling, marketing, or advertising. The processing performed by Yandex Metrica serves solely to improve Website performance, usability, and content relevance.
Users may withdraw consent for statistical cookies at any time through the “Cookies” link in the footer of the Website.
4. Legal Basis for the Use of Cookies
Necessary cookies are processed under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, as the Operator has a legitimate interest in ensuring the security, stability, and proper functioning of the Website. Statistical cookies are processed under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR, based on the user’s explicit consent.
For users located in jurisdictions outside the EU, the Operator applies the highest applicable standard of protection. For example, under CCPA/CPRA, statistical cookies may constitute “personal information” if they can be linked to a device or household. The Operator ensures that statistical cookies used on the Website do not contain identifiers that would qualify as personal information under CCPA/CPRA or similar laws.
5. Duration and Storage of Cookies
Necessary cookies are stored only for the duration required to maintain the technical functionality of the Website. Statistical cookies are stored for the period defined by Yandex Metrica’s standard retention policies, unless the user withdraws consent earlier. The Operator does not extend cookie duration beyond what is necessary for the stated purposes and does not use persistent identifiers for long-term tracking.
6. Third-Party Access and Data Transfers
The Operator does not share cookie-generated information with third parties, partners, advertisers, or external service providers. No cookie-based data are transferred outside the systems directly controlled by the Operator. The Operator does not engage in cross-site tracking, cross-context behavioral advertising, or any form of data monetization.
Yandex Metrica processes anonymized statistical data within its infrastructure. The Operator ensures that no personal data are transmitted to Yandex Metrica and that no cross-border transfers of personal data occur.
8. User Rights and Control Mechanisms
Users may manage their cookie preferences through the cookie-consent banner displayed upon first access to the Website and through the “Cookies” link in the footer. Users may withdraw consent for statistical cookies at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.
Users located in jurisdictions with additional rights (such as CCPA/CPRA or APPI) may exercise those rights to the extent applicable. The Operator will comply with such requests insofar as they are legally required and technically feasible.
9. Security Measures
The Operator implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the secure handling of cookie-generated data. These measures include encrypted communication channels, secure server configuration, controlled access to analytics systems, and continuous monitoring of system integrity. The Operator regularly reviews and updates security measures to maintain compliance with evolving data protection standards.
10. Amendments to This Cookie Policy
The Operator may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements, technological developments, or operational practices. The updated version will be published on this webpage and will supersede all previous versions. Users are encouraged to review this document periodically to remain informed about the use of cookies and tracking technologies.