- Cookies are understood to be computer data, in particular text files, stored on the end user’s device (usually on the computer’s hard drive or mobile device) used to store certain settings and data by the user’s browser in order to use websites. These files allow for recognition of the user’s device and appropriate display of the website, ensuring comfort during its use. The storage of cookies enables the website and the offer to be tailored to your preferences. The server recognises and remembers your preferences, such as visits, clicks and previous actions.
- Cookies include, in particular, the domain name of the website from which they originate, the time of storage on the terminal device and a unique number used to identify the browser from which you connect to the website.
- Cookies are used for:
- adjusting the content of websites to user preferences and optimize the use of websites,
- creating anonymous statistics, which by helping to determine how a user uses websites allow for improving their structure and content,
- providing website users with advertising content tailored to their interests.
Cookies are not used to identify users and their identity is not determined on their basis.
- The basic division of Cookies is their distinction into:
- essential cookies – these are absolutely necessary for the proper functioning of the website or the functionality you wish to use, as without them we would not be able to provide many of the services we offer. Some of them also ensure the security of the services we provide electronically,
- functional cookies – are important for the functioning of the website due to the fact that:
– they serve to enrich the functionality of websites; without them a website will work correctly, but will not be adapted to the user’s preferences
– they serve to ensure a high level of functionality of the website; without them the level of functionality of the website may decrease, but their absence should not prevent the complete use of the website,
– serve the majority of website functionality; their blocking will cause that some functions will not work properly,
- business cookies – make it possible to implement the business model on the basis of which the website is made available; their blocking will not make the entire functionality unavailable, but may lower the level of service provision due to the website owner’s inability to realise revenues subsidising its operation. Advertising cookies, for example, fall into this category,
- cookies for website configuration – they allow setting functions and services on websites,
- cookies for website security and reliability – to verify the authenticity and optimize website performance.
- authentication cookies – allow you to be notified when you are logged in so that the website can show you relevant information and features,
- session status cookies – these cookies enable us to record information about how users use a website. They may relate to the most frequently visited pages or possible error messages displayed on some pages. Session state cookies help to improve our services and make browsing more comfortable,
- cookies for website processes – they allow efficient operation of the website and its functions,
- ad serving cookies – allow ads to be displayed that are more interesting to users and more valuable to publishers and advertisers; cookies may also be used to personalize advertising, and to display ads outside of websites,
- location-aware cookies – Allows you to customize the information displayed to your location,
- cookies for analysis, research or audience auditing – allow the owner of websites to better understand the preferences of their users and through analysis improve and develop products and services. Usually the website owner or research company collects information anonymously and processes data on trends without identifying the personal data of individual users,
- harmless cookies – includes cookies necessary for the proper functioning of the website and needed to enable the functionality of the website, but their action has nothing to do with tracking the user,
- research cookies – used to track users, but do not include information that allows (without other data) to identify a specific user.
- The use of cookies to adapt the content of websites to user preferences does not, in principle, mean the collection of any information to identify the user, although this information may sometimes have the nature of personal data, i.e. data allowing the attribution of certain behaviors to a particular user. Personal data collected using Cookies may only be collected in order to perform specific functions for the user. Such data is encrypted in a manner that prevents unauthorized access.
- Cookies used by this website are not harmful to the user or the terminal device used by him, so in order for the website to function properly it is recommended not to disable their use in browsers. In many cases, software used to browse the Internet (web browser) by default allows to store information in the form of “cookies” and other similar technologies on the user’s terminal device. The user can change the way the browser uses cookies at any time. In order to do so, the browser settings must be changed. The method of changing the settings varies depending on the software (web browser) used. Relevant instructions can be found on the subpages, depending on the browser you use.
- Cookies are also used to facilitate logging into a user’s account, including via social media, and to enable switching between subpages on websites without having to log in again on each subpage. At the same time, Cookies are used to secure websites, e.g. to prevent access by unauthorized persons.
- As part of its cookie technology, Administrator may use tracking pixels or clear GIF files to collect information about how users use its services and how they respond to marketing messages sent by email. A pixel is a piece of software code that allows an object, usually a pixel-sized image, to be embedded on a page, which provides the ability to track user behavior on the web pages on which it is deployed. When the appropriate consent is given, the browser automatically establishes a direct connection with the server that stores the pixel, so the processing of data collected by the pixel is done within the framework of the data protection policy of the partner who administers the aforementioned server.
- Administrator may use Internet log files (which contain technical data such as your IP address) to monitor traffic on its services, troubleshoot technical problems, detect and prevent fraud, and enforce the User Agreement.
- The Administrator informs you that the site does not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals; however, you may disable certain forms of online tracking, including certain analytics and personalized advertising, by changing the cookie settings in your browser or using our cookie consent tools (if applicable).
- Detailed information on changing the settings for cookies and their independent deletion in the most popular web browsers are available in the help section of your browser and on the following pages (just click on the link):
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- Please refer to the user guide for your mobile device for details on how to manage cookies on your cell phone or other mobile device.
Appendix to the Privacy Policy applicable only to users from the State of California.
1. Supplemental privacy notice for California residents
This Supplemental Privacy Notice supplements the information in our Privacy Policy and applies only to California residents. It applies to personal information we collect (e.g., information collected offline, in person, and by phone). However, it does not apply to personal information we collect from our employees or job applicants.
California law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 and related regulations (“CCPA”), requires us to disclose information regarding the categories of personal information we have collected about California consumers, the categories of sources from which the information was collected, the business or commercial purposes (as those terms are defined in applicable law) for which the information was collected, and the categories of parties with whom we share personal information.
2. California data collection information
We or our service providers may collect the following categories of information for the following business or commercial purposes (as those terms are defined by applicable law):
- to provide the Services (e.g., account operation and maintenance, customer service, analytics and communications about the Services),
- our or our service provider’s operational purposes,
- auditing consumer interactions on our Site,
- detecting, protecting and prosecuting security incidents and fraudulent or illegal activity,
- error detection and error reporting,
- customizing content displayed by us or our service providers on the Services,
- improving existing Services and developing new Services (e.g., by conducting research to develop new products or features),
- other uses that advance our commercial or business interests, such as providing you with information about relevant products and services available to you from third party partners or
- other uses of which we inform you.
Examples of these types of uses are set forth below and discussed more generally in our Privacy Policy above. We may also use the following categories of personal information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, and we may combine information we collect (“aggregate”) or remove pieces of information (“de-identify”) to limit or prevent the identification of a particular user or device.
When it comes to collecting of data, we collect the following (in the following order: Categories of personal information that we may collect – Categories of data sources – Examples of applications – Categories of third parties with whom we may share this information):
1. Identifiers – such as name, billing and shipping addresses, email address, billing information, username, any phone numbers provided such as home, cell or fax, online screen name, security questions and password.
Categories of data sources:
- You, if you choose to provide it to us.
- Your use of our services/automatic collection of data from you. Affiliates.
- Third parties (such as service providers and other users who, for example, may recommend that you use the Services).
- Resellers of consumer data.
- Events, such as conferences.
- Public records databases.
Examples of applications:
- Provide the Services, including registration and customer service.
- Repair and improve the Services.
- Facilitating payments.
- Personalizing your content and experience.
- Our marketing purposes and third party marketing and advertising purposes.
- Error detection and error reporting.
- Analyzing and improving the Services.
- Security, fraud and compliance.
- Editorial Applications.
Categories of third parties with whom we may share this information:
- Affiliates.
- Service Providers.
- Other individuals or companies at your request.
- Third parties such as third party advertisers, advertising and list brokerage networks and analytics providers.
- Third parties related to legal requests if required by law or if we believe in good faith that it is reasonably necessary to do so.
- To third parties in the event of a sale or transfer of our business or assets.
2. Business information – such as purchase records and transaction data.
Categories of data sources:
- You if you choose to provide it to us.
- Your use of our services/automatic collection of data from you.
- Affiliates.
- Third parties (such as service providers).
- Third parties (such as data brokers).
Examples of applications:
- Provide the Services, including registration and customer service.
- Repair and improve the Services.
- Facilitating payments.
- Personalizing your content and experience.
- Our marketing purposes and third party marketing and advertising purposes.
- Error detection and error reporting.
- Analyzing and improving the Services.
- Security, fraud and compliance.
- Editorial Applications.
Categories of third parties with whom we may share this information:
- Affiliates.
- Service Providers.
- Other individuals or companies at your request.
- Third parties such as third party advertisers, advertising and list brokerage networks and analytics providers.
- Third parties in connection with legal requests if required by law or if we believe in good faith that it is reasonably necessary to do so.
- To third parties in the event we sell or transfer our business or assets.
3. Financial Information – such as credit or debit card number, verification number and expiration date, to process payments and information about your transactions and purchases with us.
Categories of data sources:
- You, if you choose to provide us with your information.
- Third parties (such as service providers and third parties that confirm payments made on your behalf).
- Affiliates.
Examples of applications:
- Provision of Services.
- Facilitate payments.
- Repair and improve the Services.
- Analyze how you use the Services.
- Security, Fraud and Compliance.
Categories of third parties with whom we may share this information:
- Affiliates.
- Service Providers.
- Other persons or companies at your request.
- To third parties in connection with legal requests if required by law.
- To third parties in connection with the sale or transfer of our business or assets.
4. Protected classifications – such as race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religious affiliation, military or veteran status, nationality, ancestry or ethnicity, and political opinion.
Categories of data sources:
- You, if you choose to provide us with your data.
- Third parties (such as data brokers)
Examples of applications:
- Provision of Services.
- Repair and improve the Services.
- Analyze how you use the Services.
- Our marketing purposes and third party marketing and advertising purposes.
- Security, fraud and compliance.
- Editorial Uses.
Categories of third parties with whom we may share this information:
- Affiliates.
- Service Providers.
- Other individuals or companies at your request.
- Third parties, such as third-party advertisers, advertising and list brokerage networks, and analytics providers.
- To third parties in connection with legal requests if required by law or if we believe in good faith that it is reasonably necessary.
- To third parties in the event we sell or transfer our business or assets.
5. Device information and identifiers – such as IP address, browser type and language, operating system, platform type, device type, software and hardware attributes, and unique device, ad and application identifiers.
Categories of data sources:
- You (via your device).
- Advertising providers.
- Providers of analytics services.
- Cookies and tracking technologies.
Examples of applications:
- Provide the Services, including registration and customer service.
- Repair and improve the Services.
- Facilitating payments.
- Personalizing your content and experience.
- Our marketing purposes and third party marketing and advertising purposes.
- Error detection and error reporting.
- Analyzing and improving the Services.
- Security, fraud and compliance.
- Editorial Applications.
Categories of third parties with whom we may share this information:
- Service Providers.
- Affiliates.
- Other individuals, services and partners at your request.
- Other third parties, such as third-party advertisers and advertising and listing brokerage networks.
- To third parties in connection with legal requests, if required by law or if we believe in good faith that it is reasonably necessary.
- To third parties in the event we sell or transfer our business or assets.
6. Information about your Internet network and electronic devices – such as download information, domain names, landing pages, browsing activity, content or advertisements viewed and clicked on, dates and times of access, pages viewed, forms completed or partially completed, search terms, files uploaded or downloaded, the URL that directed you to our Services web pages visited after accessing this website, sharing our content on social media platforms, and other web usage activities and data recorded by our web servers, email openings and interactions with email content, access times, error logs, and other similar information.
Categories of data sources:
- You (via your device).
- Advertising providers.
- Providers of analytics services.
- Cookies and tracking technologies.
- Marketers.
- Our affiliates.
Examples of applications:
- Provide the Services, including registration and customer service.
- Repairing and improving the Services.
- Personalizing your content and experience.
- Our marketing purposes and third party marketing and advertising purposes.
- Error detection and error reporting.
- Analyzing and improving the Services.
- Security, fraud and compliance.
- Editorial Applications.
Categories of third parties with whom we may share this information:
- Service Providers.
- Affiliates.
- Other individuals, services and partners at your request.
- Other third parties, such as third-party advertisers and advertising and listing brokerage networks.
- To third parties in connection with legal requests, if required by law or if we believe in good faith that it is reasonably necessary.
- To third parties in the event we sell or transfer our business or assets.
7. Social Media Information (which may include personal identifiers, photos, location, user-generated content, demographic information) – If you link your account or access the Services through a third party connection or login, we may have access to any information you provide to that social network, depending on your privacy settings, such as your name, email address, friends list, photo, gender, location and current city, as well as information you provide to us directly through our pages on social media and blogging platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter).
Categories of data sources:
- You, if you choose to provide them to us.
- Social media networks, in accordance with your privacy preferences on such networks.
Examples of applications:
- Provide the Services, including registration and customer service.
- Repairing and improving the Services.
- Personalizing your content and experience.
- Our marketing purposes and third party marketing and advertising purposes.
- Error detection and error reporting.
- Analyzing and improving the Services.
- Security, fraud and compliance.
- Editorial Applications.
Categories of third parties with whom we may share this information:
- Service Providers.
- Affiliates.
- Other individuals, services and partners at your request.
- Other third parties, such as third-party advertisers and advertising and listing brokerage networks.
- To third parties in connection with legal requests, if required by law or if we believe in good faith that it is reasonably necessary.
- To third parties in the event we sell or transfer our business or assets.
8. Location Information – such as your general location and, if you have consented, your exact GPS location.
Categories of data sources:
- You, if you choose to provide it to us.
- Your use of our services/automatically collected data from you.
- Third parties (e.g. service providers).
Examples of applications:
- Provide the Services, including registration and customer service.
- Repairing and improving the Services.
- Personalizing your content and experience.
- Our marketing purposes and third party marketing and advertising purposes.
- Error detection and error reporting.
- Analyzing and improving the Services.
- Security, fraud and compliance.
Categories of third parties with whom we may share this information:
- Service Providers.
- Affiliates.
- Other individuals, services and partners at your request.
- Other third parties, such as third-party advertisers and advertising and listing brokerage networks.
- To third parties in connection with legal requests, if required by law or if we believe in good faith that it is reasonably necessary.
- To third parties in the event we sell or transfer our business or assets.
9. Sensory Information – such as sound recordings, if you call our customer service department or voluntarily provide this information as part of your use of the Services.
Categories of data sources:
- You, if you choose to provide it to us.
- Your use of our services/automatically collected data from you.
- Third parties (e.g. service providers).
Examples of applications:
- Provide the Services, including registration and customer service.
- Repair and improve the Services.
- Facilitating payments.
- Analyzing and improving the Services.
- Security, fraud and compliance.
Categories of third parties with whom we may share this information:
- Service Providers.
- Affiliates.
- Other individuals, services and partners at your request.
- Other third parties, such as third-party advertisers and advertising and listing brokerage networks.
- To third parties in connection with legal requests, if required by law or if we believe in good faith that it is reasonably necessary.
- To third parties in the event we sell or transfer our business or assets.
10. Survey, poll or sweepstakes information (including personal identifiers and user-generated content) – Collected when you participate in a survey or sweepstakes; includes information necessary to participate (such as contact information) and to redeem a prize.
Categories of data sources:
- You, if you choose to provide them to us.
- Partners conducting surveys or sweepstakes.
- Researchers and analysts.
Examples of applications:
- Provide the Services, including registration and customer service.
- Repairing and improving the Services.
- Personalizing your content and experience.
- Our marketing purposes and third party marketing and advertising purposes.
- Error detection and error reporting.
- Analyzing and improving the Services.
- Security, fraud and compliance.
- Editorial Applications.
Categories of third parties with whom we may share this information:
- Affiliates.
- Service Providers.
- Other individuals or companies at your request.
- To third parties in connection with legal requests if required to do so by law or if we believe in good faith that it is reasonably necessary.
- To third parties in the event of a sale or transfer of our business or assets.
11. Personalization data about you
Categories of data sources:
- You, if you choose to provide it to us.
- Your use of our services/automatic collection of data from you.
- Affiliates.
- Third parties (such as data brokers).
Examples of applications:
- Provide the Services, including registration and customer service.
- Repairing and improving the Services.
- Personalizing your content and experience.
- Our marketing purposes and third party marketing and advertising purposes.
- Analyzing and improving the Services.
- Security, fraud and compliance.
Categories of third parties with whom we may share this information:
- Affiliates.
- Third parties (e.g., service providers).
12. Other Information – Any other information that you choose to provide to us directly in connection with your use of the Services.
Categories of data sources:
- You, if you choose to provide them to us.
Examples of applications:
- You, if you choose to provide them to us.
Categories of third parties with whom we may share this information:
- Provide the Services, including registration and customer service.
- Repair and improve the Services.
- Facilitating payments.
- Personalizing your content and experience.
- Our marketing purposes and third party marketing and advertising purposes.
- Error detection and error reporting.
- Analyzing and improving the Services. Security, fraud and compliance.
- Editorial Applications.
13. Health or education information
Categories of data sources:
- You, if you choose to provide them to us.
Examples of applications:
- Editorial use.
Categories of third parties with whom we may share this information:
- Service Providers.
- Affiliates.
- Other individuals, services and partners as requested by you.
3. “Don’t sell my personal information”
California residents can opt out of having their personal information “sold.” We sell some of your information to third parties to provide you with offers, promotions and opportunities that may be of interest to you.
Under the CCPA, sales are defined to include allowing third parties to receive certain information, such as cookies, your IP address, and/or your browsing behavior, in order to deliver targeted advertisements on the Services or other services. Ads, including targeted ads, enable us to provide you with certain content for free and allow us to make offers relevant to you.
Depending on the Services you use, we may transfer the following categories of Personal Data to third parties for these purposes:
- For online targeted advertising purposes: demographic and statistical information, user-generated content, device information and identifiers, browser and usage data, geolocation, and social media information.
- Sharing with third parties to send relevant offers, products, promotions and opportunities: contact and registration information, demographic and statistical information, employment and education data, user-generated content, device information and identifiers, browser and usage data, geolocation.
If you wish to opt out of our use of your information for such purposes, which are considered “sales” under California law, you may do so as described on the following page: Do Not Sell My Personal Information. You may also request to opt out of the sale by emailing us at [email protected]. Please note that we do not knowingly sell personal information of minors under the age of 16 without legally required affirmative consent.
4. Consumer Rights of California
If you are a California resident, you may have certain rights. California law may allow you to request that we:
- Provided the categories of personal information we have collected or disclosed about you in the past twelve months; the categories of sources of such information; the business or commercial purpose for collecting or selling your personal information; and the categories of third parties with whom we have shared your personal information.
- Provided access to and/or copies of certain information we have about you.
- Have deleted certain information we hold about you.
Before responding to a request, we will take reasonable steps to verify your identity, which may include, at a minimum, depending on the sensitivity of the information requested and the type of request, verification of your name, email address and physical address.
You also have the right to designate an authorized representative to make certain requests on your behalf. In order for us to verify an authorized representative, you must provide the representative with a signed, written authorization or power of attorney to make such requests. We may also contact you to verify your identity before processing your representative’s request.
If you would like more information about your rights under California law or wish to exercise any of them, please email us at [email protected].
You may have the right to receive information about financial incentives we offer (if any). You also have the right not to be discriminated against (under applicable law) in connection with the exercise of certain of your rights. Certain information may be exempt from such a request under applicable law. We need certain types of information so that we can provide the Services to you. If you ask us to remove them, you may no longer be able to access or use the Services.
5. California’s Shine the Light law
California law permits users who are California residents to request and obtain from us once a year, free of charge, a list of the third parties to whom we disclosed their “personal information” (if any and as defined under applicable California law) for direct marketing purposes during the previous calendar year, as well as the type of personal information disclosed to those individuals. If you are a California resident and would like to request this information, please send your request by email to [email protected].
6. Additional rights applicable in California
If you are a California resident under the age of 18 and are a registered user of our Services, you may have the right to request that content you have posted to our Services be removed from our Services, which may be accessed by any other user (whether registered or not). Please note that any content removed from our Services may still remain on our servers and systems. To request removal of content under this provision, please send an email to [email protected] and provide a description of the content and where it was posted on our Services, as well as any other information we may need to process your request. Please note that removal of content under this provision does not ensure complete or comprehensive removal of the content or information you have posted to the Services.
