Cookies 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 help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions, which can make your next visit easier and more useful.

This Cookies Policy explains how ADTECHMAN OÜ (Registration Number: 12601977) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and services.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled without significantly affecting your user experience. They include:

• Session Management: To keep you logged in during your visit
• Security: To protect against fraudulent activity and ensure secure connections
• Cookie Consent: To remember your cookie preferences
• Form Data: To temporarily store information you've entered in forms

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, allowing us to improve performance and user experience:

• Website Analytics: To track page views, visitor behavior, and site performance
• Error Tracking: To identify and fix technical issues
• Load Balancing: To distribute website traffic efficiently
• Performance Monitoring: To measure page load times and optimize content delivery

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences:

• Language Preferences: To remember your preferred language
• Display Settings: To remember your font size, color scheme, or layout preferences
• Location: To provide location-relevant information and services
• Course Progress: To save your progress through training materials

2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness:

• Advertising Targeting: To show you relevant course recommendations
• Campaign Tracking: To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Social Media Integration: To enable sharing of content on social platforms
• Retargeting: To show you relevant ads on other websites you visit

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

3.1 Analytics Services

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
• Hotjar: For user experience analysis and heatmap generation

3.2 Communication Tools

• Live Chat Services: For customer support and real-time assistance
• Email Marketing Platforms: For newsletter delivery and campaign tracking

3.3 Payment Processing

• Payment Gateways: For secure processing of course enrollment payments
• Fraud Prevention: To protect against fraudulent transactions

3.4 Social Media

• Social Login: If you choose to log in using social media accounts
• Social Sharing: To enable sharing of content on social platforms

4. Cookie Duration

4.1 Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They're used for:

• Maintaining your session during website navigation
• Storing temporary form data
• Security and authentication

4.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted:

• Remember Me: Up to 30 days for login convenience
• Preferences: Up to 1 year to remember your settings
• Analytics: Up to 2 years for long-term trend analysis
• Cookie Consent: Up to 1 year to remember your consent choices

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool

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

• Accept all cookies
• Decline non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences by cookie category
• Learn more about each type of cookie we use

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or contacting us directly.

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

Google Chrome:

1. Click "Settings" → "Privacy and security" → "Cookies and other site data"
2. Choose your preferred cookie settings
3. You can block or allow cookies for specific sites

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Click "Settings" → "Privacy & Security"
2. Under "Cookies and Site Data," adjust your preferences
3. You can manage exceptions for specific websites

Safari:

1. Click "Safari" → "Preferences" → "Privacy"
2. Choose how you want to handle cookies and tracking
3. You can manage website data and permissions

Microsoft Edge:

1. Click "Settings" → "Privacy, search, and services"
2. Under "Cookies," choose your preferred setting
3. You can manage permissions for individual sites

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

6.1 Essential Cookies

Blocking these cookies may result in:

• Inability to log in or access your account
• Loss of shopping cart contents
• Security vulnerabilities
• Reduced website functionality

6.2 Non-Essential Cookies

Blocking these cookies may result in:

• Less personalized content and recommendations
• Repeated cookie consent prompts
• Less relevant advertising
• Inability to use certain social features
• Loss of preference settings between visits

7. Mobile Apps and Other Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other technologies:

• Web Beacons: Small image files that track email opens and website visits
• Local Storage: Browser storage for temporary data and user preferences
• Device Fingerprinting: Collection of device characteristics for security purposes
• Mobile Identifiers: Device-specific identifiers in mobile applications

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data:

• Encryption of sensitive cookie information
• Secure transmission protocols (HTTPS)
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls for cookie management systems

9. International Transfers

Some of our third-party services may transfer cookie data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
• Standard contractual clauses
• Binding corporate rules
• Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)

10. Updates to This Policy

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

• Changes in technology or cookie practices
• New features or services on our website
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Feedback from users and privacy advocates

When we make significant changes, we will notify you through our website or by email. The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when changes were last made.

11. Contact Us

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

Data Protection Rights: If you are in the European Union, you have rights regarding your personal data under the GDPR. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information about your rights and how to exercise them.