Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Abstractatech OÜ ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide website owners with information about how their site is being used.

Types of Cookies:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
• First-party Cookies: Set directly by our website
• Third-party Cookies: Set by external services we use on our website

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to improve your experience on our website:

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

• Session Management: Maintain your session as you navigate the site
• Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats
• Functionality: Remember your cookie preferences and form data

3.2 Analytics Cookies

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

• Usage Statistics: Track page views, session duration, and bounce rates
• Traffic Sources: Understand how visitors find our website
• User Behavior: Analyze user pathways and popular content
• Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your user experience:

• Language Preferences: Remember your preferred language
• Form Data: Save partially completed forms
• UI Preferences: Remember your display preferences

3.4 Marketing Cookies (Optional)

With your consent, we may use cookies for marketing purposes:

• Personalization: Show relevant content based on your interests
• Advertising: Deliver targeted advertisements
• Social Media: Enable social media sharing features

4. Specific Cookies We Use

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand website usage and improve our services. Google Analytics may set the following cookies:

• _ga: Identifies unique users
• _ga_*: Stores session information
• _gid: Identifies unique users (24-hour expiration)

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

5.2 Contact Forms

Our contact forms may use cookies to prevent spam and improve security.

6. Your Cookie Choices

6.1 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, we'll ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Learn more about our cookie usage

6.2 Managing Cookie Preferences

6.3 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Cookie Retention

Different cookies are retained for different periods:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Functional Cookies: Up to 1 year
• Analytics Cookies: Up to 2 years
• Marketing Cookies: Up to 1 year (if consented)

8. Updates to Cookies

We may occasionally add new cookies or modify existing ones to improve our website. We'll update this policy accordingly and notify users of significant changes through our cookie consent banner.

9. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party services (like Google Analytics) may transfer data internationally. These transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and appropriate safeguards.

10. Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have rights regarding cookies and the data they collect:

• Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
• Data Access: Request information about data collected through cookies
• Data Deletion: Request deletion of data collected through cookies
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service

11. Contact Information

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

12. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them:

• All About Cookies
• ICO Guide to Cookies
• Your Online Choices