Cookies Policy
1. General Information
The website collects information about users and their behavior in the following ways:
- Through information voluntarily entered in forms.
- By storing cookies on end devices (so-called “cookies”).
- Through collecting server logs.
- By using analytical tools (Google Analytics).
2. Information in Forms
The website collects information provided voluntarily by the user.
The website may also save information about connection parameters (timestamp, IP address).
Data provided in the forms is not shared with third parties except with the user’s consent.
Data provided in the form may constitute a set of potential clients registered by the Website Operator in the register maintained by the Inspector General for the Protection of Personal Data.
Data provided in the forms is processed for the purpose arising from the function of a particular form, e.g., to handle a service request or business contact.
Data provided in the forms may be transferred to entities technically performing certain services – in particular, this applies to the transfer of information about the holder of a registered domain to entities that are operators of Internet domains (primarily NASK – Scientific and Academic Computer Network), payment processing services, or other entities with whom the Website Operator cooperates in this respect.
3. Information About Cookies
The website uses cookies.
Cookies are IT data, especially text files, stored on the User’s end device and intended for use with the Website’s pages. Cookies usually contain the name of the website from which they originate, the time of storage on the end device, and a unique number.
The entity placing cookies on the User’s end device and accessing them is the Website Operator.
Cookies are used for the following purposes:
- Creating statistics that help understand how Users use the Website, which allows improving its structure and content;
- Maintaining the Website User’s session (after logging in), so that the User does not have to re-enter their login and password on each subpage of the Website;
- Defining the user profile in order to display customized advertising content in advertising networks, in particular the Google network.
The Website uses two basic types of cookies: “session” (session cookies) and “persistent” (persistent cookies). Session cookies are temporary files stored on the User’s end device until they log out, leave the website, or turn off the software (web browser). Persistent cookies are stored on the User’s end device for the time specified in the cookie parameters or until deleted by the User.
Web browsing software (web browser) usually allows cookies to be stored on the User’s end device by default. Users can change their settings in this regard. The browser allows deleting cookies or enabling automatic blocking. Detailed information can be found in the help section or documentation of the web browser.
Restricting the use of cookies may affect some functionalities available on the Website.
Cookies placed on the User’s end device may also be used by the Website Operator’s advertisers and partners.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these companies to understand the rules for using cookies in statistics: Google Analytics Privacy Policy
Cookies may be used by advertising networks, particularly Google, to display ads tailored to the way the user uses the Website. For this purpose, they may retain information about the user’s navigation path or the time spent on a given page.
Regarding user preference information collected by the Google advertising network, the user can view and edit information derived from cookies using the tool: https://www.google.com/ads/preferences/
4. Server Logs
Information about certain user behavior is subject to logging in the server layer. These data are used only for website administration and to ensure the most efficient handling of hosting services provided.
The viewed resources are identified by URL addresses. Additionally, the following may be recorded:
- Time of request arrival,
- Time of response,
- Name of the client station – identification carried out by the HTTP protocol,
- Information about errors that occurred during HTTP transactions,
- URL address of the previously visited page (referrer link) – if the transition to the Website occurred via a link,
- Information about the user’s browser,
- Information about the IP address.
The above data is not associated with specific individuals browsing the pages.
The above data is used solely for server administration purposes.
5. Data Sharing
Data is made available to external entities only within the legally permitted limits.
Data enabling the identification of a natural person is shared only with the consent of that person.
The Operator may be required to provide information collected by the Website to authorized authorities based on lawful requests within the scope of such requests.
6. Managing Cookies – How to Give and Withdraw Consent in Practice
If the user does not want to receive cookies, they can change the browser settings. Disabling cookies essential for authentication, security, or maintaining user preferences may make it difficult or, in extreme cases, impossible to use the websites.
To manage cookie settings, choose your web browser/system from the list below and follow the instructions:
- Internet Explorer
- Chrome
- Safari
- Firefox
- Opera
- Android
- Safari (iOS)
- Windows Phone
7. Google Analytics
The Website uses Google Analytics – a web analytics tool provided by Google LLC (USA). Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze how users use the Website. The information (including a shortened IP address) may be transmitted to Google servers in the USA or other third countries. This data is used to create statistics, reports, and improve Website functionality. The IP anonymization function may be applied. Details:
The user can block the operation of Google Analytics or change cookie settings in their browser (see section 6).