1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. This Cookie Policy (hereinafter – the Policy) sets out the rules for the processing of cookies used on this website (hereinafter – the Website).

1.2. The Policy is prepared in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (hereinafter – the GDPR) and the Law on Electronic Communications of the Republic of Lithuania.

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES

2.1. Cookies are small text files that a website saves on the user’s device (e.g., computer, mobile device, tablet) via a browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, etc.) when the user visits that website. Cookies help the Website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit.

2.2. Depending on their lifespan, cookies can be long-term (persistent) or short-term (session). Long-term cookies remain on the user’s device until their expiration date or until the user decides to delete them. Session cookies are deleted immediately after the user closes the browser window (ending the browsing session).

3. TYPES OF COOKIES

The following types of cookies may be used on the Website:

3.1. Necessary (Technical) Cookies. Used to properly provide the Website services and allow the user to browse and use the Website functions, i.e., to ensure the functioning of the Website. These cookies are mandatory.

3.2. Statistical (Analytical) Cookies. Used to collect anonymous statistical information and obtain reports, from which the Website controller can learn how users use the Website. This information helps to optimise the Website’s performance and content.

3.3. Marketing (Advertising) Cookies. Used to collect information about how users use the Website to ensure the presentation of offers (advertisements) that best match the users’ needs.

3.4. Preference (Functional) Cookies. Used to remember users’ choices and settings (e.g., language or time zone). With the help of these cookies, users avoid changing settings every time they visit the Website.

3.5. A specific list of cookies offered to be saved on the user’s device on this Website (their names, purposes, validity periods, and third parties used) is provided in Section 7 of the Policy.

4. PURPOSE OF USING COOKIES

4.1. The cookies on the Website are used to improve the functionality of the Website, ensure the efficient and smooth operation of the Website, perform browsing statistics and analysis, and ensure more effective marketing (advertising).

4.2. Cookies do not store information that could be used to directly identify the user, but the information in the cookies may be linked to the device used by the user, browsing history, and other information obtained and stored with the help of cookies.

5. LEGAL BASIS FOR USING COOKIES

5.1. Necessary Cookies: The legal basis for use is the legitimate interest of the data controller (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR), ensuring the basic functioning of the Website.

5.2. Other Cookies (Statistical, Marketing, Preference): The legal basis for use is the user’s consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR).

6. CONSENT TO THE USE OF COOKIES

6.1. Necessary (Technical) Cookies are installed automatically and do not require the user’s consent, as the Website would not function properly without them. The user is informed about the use of necessary cookies.

6.2. All other cookies on the Website are activated only after the user agrees to their use, i.e., only after the user marks their choice in the notification window that automatically opens on the Website (cookie banner), which provides information about the use of cookies.

6.3. For the use of each type of cookie, the data controller requests separate consent, which is given by the user’s active actions by clicking next to the desired cookies to be saved. By clicking the “Accept all cookies” button, the user is deemed to agree to the saving and use of all listed cookies.

6.4. If the user does not mark the choice regarding the collection and processing of statistical, marketing, or preference cookies, but clicks “Confirm selected cookies”, no cookies will be used in this case, except for the necessary (technical) cookies used to ensure the functioning of the Website.

6.5. The user can withdraw the consent given for non-necessary cookies at any time by changing their selections in the cookie settings window or by changing their internet browser settings and deleting the saved cookies.

6.6. If the user does not express a choice regarding the use of non-necessary cookies, these cookies will not be installed, but the notification about the use of cookies will appear every time the user visits the Website.

7. LIST OF COOKIES USED ON THE WEBSITE

8. HOW TO WITHDRAW CONSENT AND MANAGE COOKIES

8.1. Cookie Settings Window. You can change your consent to the use of non-necessary cookies at any time by clicking on the link (usually provided at the bottom of the Website) “Cookie Settings” or “Manage Cookies”.

8.2. Browser Settings. Most browsers allow you to control almost all cookies through their settings. You can block or delete all cookies.

* How to manage cookies in the most popular browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari. (It is recommended to add links to instructions here.)