The following information concerns the use of cookies and the related processing of personal data of visitors (hereinafter referred to as the “Data Subject“) of the website https://www.grebnesor.eu (hereinafter referred to as the “website“), operated by Grebnesor spol. s r.o., located at Bratislavská 31, 010 01 Žilina, Slovak Republic, Company ID: 48193151, registered in the Commercial Register of the District Court of Žilina, Section: Sro, Insert No. 64153/L, tel. no.: 00421903622752, email: info@grebnesor.eu (hereinafter referred to as the “Controller“). The processing and protection of this personal data is governed by the provisions of Act No. 18/2018 Coll. on the protection of personal data as amended (hereinafter referred to as the “Act“) in conjunction with the provisions of Regulation (EU) No. 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter referred to as the “Regulation“).
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small files that are sent to and stored on the device of the Data Subject by the Controller’s website that the Data Subject visits.
Cookies are stored in the folder of the respective internet browser used by the Data Subject when browsing the website. When the Data Subject revisits the website, the internet browser reloads the stored cookies and sends them back to the website or the element that originally created the cookie.
This usually ensures the proper functionality of these websites. For the purposes of these conditions, the term cookies also refers to other similar files that collect information in a similar manner (e.g., pixels, so-called beacons, etc.).
2. What types of cookies does/may the Controller use?
Cookies used by the Controller’s website to recognize the Data Subject’s device may be:
– Session cookies, which are used during the visit to the website.
– Persistent cookies, which are used during repeated visits to the website.
Based on who stores the cookies on the Data Subject’s device, we distinguish:
– First-party cookies, which are cookies placed on this website by the Controller.
– Third-party cookies, which are cookies placed on the Data Subject’s device by another entity when using the Controller’s website. Third-party cookies may be placed on this person’s device by someone who provides a service to the Controller (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Double Click, and Google Tag Manager). Third parties do not have access to the data in the Controller’s cookies, and the Controller does not have access to third-party cookies.
Cookies on this website may be used for the following purposes:
– Necessary cookies: These are cookies without which the Controller’s website would not function properly and which are automatically placed on the Data Subject’s device and cannot be turned off. Necessary cookies cannot identify the user and are only used to ensure the correct display of the website.
– Personalization (functional) cookies: These cookies allow the Controller to identify the Data Subject when returning to the website and help improve the functionality and security of the website, including remembering the Data Subject’s preferences and managing website performance. They also help to improve the functionality of the Controller’s website, for example, by ensuring that users can easily find what they are looking for.
– Analytical (statistical or performance) cookies: These cookies enable the Controller to perform various statistical analyses of the website. They are used in an anonymized form, which means they cannot identify the Data Subject, and the use of these cookies can be disabled in the Data Subject’s internet browser.
– Marketing cookies: These cookies are used to perform personalized advertising services. They do not store personal data directly, but are based on the unique identification of the Data Subject’s internet browser and device. The Controller notes that refusing to use these cookies will not prevent ads from appearing on the website, but these ads may no longer match the Data Subject’s interests. These cookies may be set through the Controller’s website by its advertising partners. These companies may use them to profile the Data Subject’s interests and display relevant ads on other websites.
3. How can the use of cookies be set and disabled?
Upon the first visit to the Controller’s website, only absolutely necessary cookies are stored on the Data Subject’s device. When visiting the website, the Data Subject is shown a pop-up window or cookie banner with a message alerting them to the use of cookies. If the Data Subject does not accept/allow all cookies or does not select individual preferences for cookies, this setting will not change.
By clicking the appropriate button in the pop-up window or on the cookie banner, the Data Subject acknowledges the use of necessary cookies by the Controller as described in these conditions. Regarding all other types of cookies used by the Controller, they will not be stored on the Data Subject’s device unless the Data Subject gives consent to their use, which can be withdrawn at any time. Data about the Data Subject obtained through cookies is thus collected voluntarily and directly from the Data Subject.
After setting the appropriate preferences, each Data Subject can manage cookies in their internet browser. Different internet browsers have different procedures for disabling or enabling cookies, which are usually found in the menu labeled “Options” or “Tools.” The Data Subject can directly manage cookies in their internet browser related to basic functions, website improvement, customization, and advertising. For the new setting by the Data Subject to take effect, it may be necessary to refresh the website. If certain cookies are disabled or opted out of, the Controller’s website will no longer access or read these cookies.
Various files, scripts, codes, or other information related to cookies may remain stored on the device. These can be removed by deleting cookies and browser cache using the browser settings, with any changes to the browser settings applying only to that specific internet browser.
The website http://www.allaboutcookies.org/ provides comprehensive information on adjusting cookie settings in a wide range of internet browsers. The Controller notes that, as it is neither the owner nor the operator of this website, it is not responsible for its content.
The Controller also notes that if necessary cookies (or all cookies) are disabled through browser settings, one or more essential functions of its website may not function correctly or at all, including those designed to ensure safe browsing.
The Controller further notes that if the Data Subject refuses or withdraws consent to the use of any non-essential cookies or personal data, the corresponding function or functionality of these websites may not function correctly or at all. The use of basic functions and the functionality of the website will not be affected.
4. How long does the Controller retain the information obtained, and what are the Data Subject’s rights regarding data processing with cookies?
The length of time the Controller retains the data obtained depends on the specific type of cookie. The validity of session cookies expires immediately upon closing the internet browser. Persistent cookies, including locally accessible objects, may have a validity of several months or until the Data Subject withdraws their consent to their use, which is the legal basis for storing non-essential cookies.
Not all cookies used by this website can identify the Data Subject and are therefore not considered personal data. However, the Controller informs in these conditions that each Data Subject primarily has the right to request access to their personal data, to correct or delete it, to restrict processing, the right to object to processing if the legal basis for processing personal data is the legitimate interest of the Controller, as well as the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority if the Controller and/or processor processes personal data in violation of the Regulation and/or the Act.