A “cookie” is a small text file that a website saves on your computer, mobile phone, or other device, containing information about your browsing on that site. Cookies are necessary to make browsing easier and more convenient. They do not harm your computer.

Please note that in the text below we will use the term “cookie,” as this is the main method the website uses to store information, but the term “local storage” in the browser will also be used for the same purposes as “cookie.”

Why do we use cookies on this website?

Cookies are an essential part of the functioning of our website. The primary purpose of our cookies is to improve your browsing experience. For example, to remember your preferences (language, country, etc.) during browsing and future visits.

The information collected in cookies also allows us to improve our website, for example, by assessing user habits and how they use the site, adapting it to individual interests, speeding up searches, and more.

We may use cookies, tags, or similar tools to obtain information that allows us to show you advertising based on your browsing habits on our website, on other providers, or in other ways.

What are cookies not used for?

We do not store sensitive personal identification information such as your address, password, or credit/debit card details in the cookies we use.

Who has access to and uses the information stored in cookies?

The information stored in cookies from our website is used only by us, except for those identified as third-party cookies. These third-party cookies are used and managed by external organizations, as requested by us, in order to provide services that help us improve our online services. The main services for which we use third-party cookies are: collecting statistical data about user behavior, generating targeted advertising, and affiliate marketing tracking.

How can I avoid the use of cookies while browsing your website?

If you want to avoid the use of cookies on our website, you must first disable cookies in your browser and then delete the cookies saved in your browser associated with this website. You can prevent the use of cookies at any time by following these actions. Please note, however, that this may affect the functionality of our website.

What cookies does Contentor use?

In general, two types of cookies are used – session cookies and persistent cookies.

• Session cookies are temporary files that remain on your device until you leave the website or disable your browser software.

• Persistent cookies remain on your device for the period specified in the cookie parameters or until manually deleted by the user.

Cookies used by the site operator’s partners, including but not limited to site users, are subject to their own privacy policies.

Types of cookies

A. By necessity of the service:

• Necessary
  Absolutely essential for the proper functioning of the site or for a specific feature the user wants to use.

• Functional
  Important for service delivery because they:
  • Enrich the functionality of the service;
  • Ensure a high level of convenience of the service. Without settings saved in a cookie, functionality may be reduced but should not prevent full site use;
  • Support service features. Blocking them will cause selected functions not to work properly.

• Business
  Support the business model on which the site is based. Blocking them will not prevent the full functionality of the site but may reduce the level of service and support, due to the inability to fulfill advertising commitments that generate income and support the maintenance and development of the website. This category includes cookies from site advertisements.

B. By duration on the user’s device:

• Session cookies
  Placed during the visit (session) and deleted when it ends.

• Persistent cookies
  Not deleted when closing the browser. They remain for a set period or indefinitely, depending on site owner settings.

C. By origin or administrator:

• First-party cookies
  Placed directly by the website owner.

• Third-party cookies
  Placed by third parties with the consent of the site owner.

Note: cookies may be triggered by script administrators or components located on partner servers in another country or under a different legal system. They may follow other policies than those stated in this document.

D. By purpose:

• Service configuration – Use settings, functions, and other site services.

• Security and reliability – Provide authentication checks and optimize performance.

• Authentication – Provide information when the user is offline so the site can retain relevant data and functions.

• Session state – Store how the user interacts with the site, such as frequently visited pages or error messages, to improve service.

• Processes – Ensure smooth functioning of the site.

• Advertising – Allow ads that are more relevant to users and more valuable for publishers/advertisers. May also be used to display ads outside the site.

• Location – Customize information displayed based on the user’s location.

• Analytics, research, audience auditing – Allow the site owner to better understand user preferences and improve services. Typically, anonymous information and trend data are collected without identifying individual users.

E. By level of privacy impact:

• Harmless
  Includes cookies:
  • Necessary for proper functioning of the site
  • Necessary to ensure service functionality, not related to user tracking.

• Tracking
  Used for tracking users without containing identifiable information.

Cookies and personal data

Personal data collected through cookies may only be used for specific site functions related to a particular user. Personal data is encrypted to prevent unauthorized access.

Deleting cookies

Default browser software allows cookies to be placed. These settings can be changed to block cookies automatically or to notify each time a cookie is placed on the user’s device. Detailed information about managing cookies is available in your browser settings.

Limiting cookie use may affect some website functionalities.

Your consent

By using our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

If we decide to change our privacy rules, we will publish the changes on this web page.