1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how visitors use their sites.
2. How We Use Cookies
123LAEN OÜ uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to help us understand how our website is used. We use cookies for the following 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 services
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Security cookies: Used to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use
- Load balancing cookies: Used to distribute website traffic efficiently
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance the functionality of our website and remember your choices:
- Preference cookies: Remember your language and regional preferences
- User interface cookies: Remember your customized interface settings
- Cookie consent cookies: Remember your cookie preferences
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Traffic analytics: Track page views, visitor numbers, and popular content
- Performance monitoring: Monitor website speed and performance
- User behavior analysis: Understand how users navigate our website
3.4 Marketing Cookies (Optional)
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and marketing content:
- Targeting cookies: Create profiles based on browsing behavior
- Advertising cookies: Deliver personalized advertisements
- Social media cookies: Enable social media sharing and integration
4. Cookie Duration
We use both session cookies and persistent cookies:
4.1 Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session and ensure the website functions properly during your visit.
4.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. The duration varies depending on the cookie type:
- Functional cookies: Typically 1-12 months
- Analytics cookies: Usually 1-2 years
- Marketing cookies: Generally 1-13 months
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These may include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality
- Content Delivery Networks: For faster content delivery
- Customer Support Tools: For live chat and support services
These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information about their cookie practices.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Decline non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Learn more about our cookie practices
6.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close the browser
- Receive notifications when cookies are being set
6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions
For detailed instructions on managing cookies in different browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, please note that:
- Some website features may not function properly
- Your user experience may be less personalized
- You may need to re-enter information more frequently
- Some services may not be available or may work differently
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices and provide options to control cookies and tracking.
9. Cookie Security
We take the security of cookies seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect them:
- We use secure connections (HTTPS) when transmitting sensitive information
- We implement proper encryption for sensitive cookies
- We regularly review and update our cookie practices
- We limit access to cookie data to authorized personnel only
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Providing notice through our website or other appropriate channels
11. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Under applicable data protection laws, we use cookies based on the following legal grounds:
- Essential cookies: Legitimate interest in providing website functionality
- Functional cookies: Your consent (where required) or legitimate interest
- Analytics cookies: Your consent or legitimate interest in improving our services
- Marketing cookies: Your explicit consent
12. International Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When cookies involve the transfer of personal data to these providers, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place as required by applicable data protection laws.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
14. Related Policies
This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our: