Cookies Policy

What "Cookies" Are

The portal uses so-called "cookies". Cookies are files containing various pieces of information that are saved on your device (computer, smartphone, etc.) when you visit websites. Our portal sends them to your browser, which then sends them back on the next visits to the site. Thanks to cookies, the portal recognises you and remembers, for example, your preferences (visits, clicks, previous actions).

Cookies make it possible to adjust the operation of websites to the preferences of users. Thanks to cookies, we are able to refine and improve the Portal, so that its use is even easier and more convenient.

FOR WHAT PURPOSE DO WE USE "COOKIES"?

Cookies are used by the Portal for the purpose of:

• adjusting the content of website to the preferences of the visitor and optimising the use of the website; in particular, these files allow the device of a visitor to the Portal to be recognised and proper display of the site, tailored to their individual needs;
• collecting statistics that inform about how visitors to the Portal use the websites, which allows improvements in their structure and content – the analysis of these statistics is anonymous and allows the content and appearance of the Portal to be adjusted to the prevailing trends, statistics are also used to evaluate the popularity of the website;
• ensuring the proper functioning of a chat provided by an external entity, i.e. Live Agent.

WHAT TYPES OF COOKIES DO WE USE?

There are many types of cookies. The easiest way to describe them is on account of their characteristics.

We can divide "cookies" according to:

1. Their Necessity for Use of Our Portal
   1. Strictly necessary – required for proper functioning of the Portal and its features.
   2. Preferences/Functionality – improve user experience, remembering preferences. Disabling may limit functionality.
2. The Period for Which the Cookies Will Be Placed on Your Device
   1. Session cookies – remain until browser is closed or user exits the website.
   2. Persistent cookies – remain until deleted or expire based on cookie settings.
3. The Entity That Manages Cookies
   1. Own cookies – placed by the Portal Owner.
   2. External cookies – placed by third parties such as:
      • Google LLC
      • Vimeo LLC
      • Facebook Inc.
      • Quality Unit LLC (LiveAgent)
4. The Purpose for Which "Cookies" Are Used
   1. Website configuration – manage site functions and services.
   2. Security and reliability of websites – verify and optimize performance.
   3. Authentication – manage user login and personalization.
   4. Session status – store temporary information to improve experience.
   5. Processes – improve site operation and services.
   6. Analyses and research, audience audit – understand user preferences anonymously.
   7. Marketing and advertising – deliver relevant ads using third-party cookies.
5. The Scope of Interference with the User's Privacy
   1. Harmless – necessary cookies with no significant privacy impact.
   2. Analysing – used for tracking trends without identifying the user directly.

Cookie Table

WHAT DATA DO "COOKIES" COLLECT? IS THIS PERSONAL DATA?

1. The information collected relates in particular to the IP address, type of browser used, language, type of operating system, Internet service provider, information about time and date, location.
2. As a rule, cookies do not constitute personal data. However, certain information stored in "cookies" (e.g. regarding preferences), especially when combined with other information about the website user, may be considered personal data. Personal data collected using "cookies" may be processed only for the purpose of performing specific functions for the user, described above. Such data is encrypted in a way that prevents access by unauthorised persons.
3. In order to exercise the right to object to the processing of such data, which is granted by the GDPR, it is necessary to log out of all devices and delete cookies from them.

HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES?

1. In many cases, the software used for browsing websites (web browser) allows cookies to be stored on the visitor’s end device by default. In this case, the user can change the cookie settings at any time. These settings can be changed in particular in such a way as to block the automatic handling of cookies in the web browser settings or to inform the user about each entry in the device of a visitor to the Portal. Detailed information on the possibilities and methods of handling cookies is available in the software (web browser) settings.
2. Detailed information about how to manage cookies for some browsers:
   • Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/pl/kb/ciasteczka
   • Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=pl
   • Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/pl-pl/topic/usuwanie-plik%C3%B3w-cookie-i-zarz%C4%85dzanie-nimi-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d
   • Safari: https://support.apple.com/kb/ph21411?locale=pl_PL
   • Opera: https://help.opera.com/Windows/12.10/pl/cookies.html
3. The administrator informs that restrictions on the use of cookies may affect some of the functionalities available on the Portal's websites.
4. If you want to know more about what cookies are and how they work, please visit the site https://www.allaboutcookies.org/