What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies contain information about your use of our website and can help us recognize you when you return, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.

How We Use Cookies

Lawato OÜ uses cookies to:

  • Essential Website Functions: Enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility
  • Performance and Analytics: Understand how visitors interact with our website to improve user experience
  • Functionality: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Marketing: Deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness (with your consent)

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookie_consent Remembers your cookie consent preferences 1 year
session_id Maintains your session while browsing Session

Performance and Analytics Cookies

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

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and provide enhanced features:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
language_preference Remembers your language choice 1 year
theme_preference Remembers your display preferences 1 year

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. These cookies help us:

  • Understand which pages are most popular
  • See how visitors navigate through our site
  • Identify areas for improvement

Google Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. You can opt-out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best experience
  • Decline: Only essential cookies will be used

Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View which cookies are stored
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)

Popular Browser Instructions

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Safari → Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

  • Your preferences may not be remembered between visits
  • Contact forms may not work correctly
  • We cannot provide analytics to improve our services
  • You may see the cookie consent banner repeatedly

Cookie Security

We implement security measures to protect cookie data:

  • Secure Flag: Cookies are transmitted only over HTTPS connections
  • HttpOnly Flag: Prevents access to cookies via client-side scripts
  • SameSite Attribute: Protects against cross-site request forgery
  • Regular Audits: We regularly review our cookie usage

Data Transfer and Storage

Cookie data may be processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure adequate protection through:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses with third-party providers
  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
  • Other appropriate safeguards as required by GDPR

Your Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have rights regarding cookie data:

  • Right to Information: This policy provides transparent information
  • Right to Consent: You can choose which cookies to accept
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can change your preferences at any time
  • Right to Access: You can request information about stored data
  • Right to Deletion: You can request deletion of cookie data

Updates to This Policy

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

  • Changes to our cookie usage
  • New legal requirements
  • Improvements to our services
  • User feedback and questions

We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date and may provide additional notice through our website or email.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or need assistance managing your preferences:

Lawato OÜ
Registration Number: 16324851

Email: [email protected]

Address:
Harju maakond, Tallinn
Mustamäe linnaosa
Mäealuse tn 2/1, 12618
Estonia

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