Cookies Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. Connected Baltics OÜ uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance functionality and provide better services.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

• To ensure our website functions properly
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• To improve our website performance and user experience
• To provide relevant content and communications

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Session cookies: Maintain your session while browsing
• Security cookies: Protect against security threats
• Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

• Usage analytics: Track page views and user behavior
• Performance monitoring: Identify technical issues
• Traffic analysis: Understand visitor demographics and sources

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies help us provide relevant content and measure marketing effectiveness:

• Preference tracking: Remember your interests
• Campaign tracking: Measure marketing campaign effectiveness
• Personalization: Customize content based on your preferences

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device:

• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
• Social Media Platforms: Social sharing functionality
• Content Delivery Networks: Faster content delivery

5. Cookie Duration

5.1 Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. Our persistent cookies typically last:

• Preference cookies: 12 months
• Analytics cookies: 24 months
• Marketing cookies: 12 months

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

6.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
• Interest-based advertising: AdChoices

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your website experience:

• Some website features may not work properly
• Your preferences may not be remembered
• Content may not be personalized
• We may not be able to provide optimal user experience

8. Cookie Information Table

9. Mobile Applications

If we develop mobile applications in the future, this policy will be updated to include information about mobile tracking technologies and how to control them.

10. Data Protection

Information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data.

11. International Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside the European Union. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or other tracking technologies.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the effective date
• Providing notice through our website banner

14. Legal Basis for Processing

Our legal basis for processing personal data through cookies depends on the cookie type:

• Essential cookies: Legitimate interest in providing website functionality
• Analytics cookies: Legitimate interest in improving our services
• Marketing cookies: Your consent

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

16. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices
• ICO Cookies Guidance