Cookie Policy

1. 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 information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.

2. How We Use Cookies

OÜ Hansab IT Solutions uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Ensure our website functions properly
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how visitors use our website
• Improve our website performance and user experience
• Provide relevant content and advertisements
• Comply with legal requirements

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 that maintain your connection
• Security cookies that protect against fraud
• Cookie consent preferences

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information:

• Page views and visitor counts
• Time spent on pages
• Click patterns and navigation paths
• Error messages and loading times

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Language preferences
• Form data retention
• Accessibility settings
• Regional preferences

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track advertising campaign effectiveness:

• Targeted advertising
• Retargeting campaigns
• Social media integration
• Campaign performance measurement

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on our website:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about your visit.

• Cookie names: _ga, _gid, _gat
• Purpose: Website analytics and performance measurement
• Duration: Up to 2 years
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

4.2 Font Awesome

We use Font Awesome for website icons, which may set cookies for functionality.

4.3 Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts for typography, which may collect usage statistics.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be stored for different periods:

5.1 Session Cookies

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

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them:

• Essential cookies: Until browser session ends
• Performance cookies: Up to 2 years
• Functional cookies: Up to 1 year
• Marketing cookies: Up to 1 year

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

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

6.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block all cookies
• Allow only first-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

7. Opt-Out Options

7.1 Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:

• Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser settings

7.2 Advertising Opt-Out

You can opt out of targeted advertising through:

• Digital Advertising Alliance
• Your Online Choices (EU)

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your website experience:

• Website functionality may be limited
• Preferences may not be saved
• Some features may not work properly
• Content may not be personalized

9. Cookie Security

We implement security measures to protect cookie data:

• Secure cookies are used when possible
• Cookies are protected against unauthorized access
• Regular security assessments are conducted
• Data minimization principles are followed

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie usage
• New legal requirements
• Technology updates
• Best practice improvements

Significant changes will be communicated through our website or email notifications.

11. Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have rights regarding cookies and personal data:

• Right to be informed about cookie usage
• Right to consent to non-essential cookies
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to access data collected through cookies
• Right to request deletion of cookie data

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

13. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, visit:

• All About Cookies
• ICO Cookie Guidance
• Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate