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We, VALG (hereinafter referred to as “We,” “Our Website,” or “Operator”), use cookies and similar technologies on the website valg.es (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”) to enhance your user experience, analyze traffic, and provide personalized content. This Cookie Policy (hereinafter referred to as the “Policy”) explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and how you can manage them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit the Website. They allow the Website to remember your actions and preferences (e.g., language, settings, login details) for a certain period, so you don’t have to re-enter them each time you visit.

Additionally, we use similar technologies, such as pixel tags, web beacons, and local storage, to collect information about your interaction with the Website.

2. What Types of Cookies Do We Use?

We use the following categories of cookies:

2.1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function and provide its core features, such as access to secure areas, page navigation, and form submissions. Without these cookies, the Website cannot operate properly.

• Examples: Cookies for user authentication, session maintenance.
• Storage Duration: Usually deleted after closing the browser (session cookies) or stored for a limited time.

2.2. Analytical Cookies

We use analytical cookies to collect information about how you interact with the Website. This helps us analyze traffic, understand which pages are most popular, and improve the Website’s content.

Services:

• Google Analytics (provided by Google Inc.): Collects anonymized data about visits, including the number of visitors, pages viewed, time spent on the site, and traffic sources. Details: Google Privacy Policy.
• Yandex.Metrika (provided by Yandex LLC): Collects data on user behavior, including clicks, scrolling, time spent on pages, and traffic sources. Details: Yandex Privacy Policy.

Storage Duration: Varies by service, typically from 1 day to 2 years.

2.3. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember your preferences (e.g., language or region selection) and provide enhanced features.

• Examples: Saving interface settings, personalizing content.
• Storage Duration: From a few days to several years.

2.4. Advertising Cookies

We may use cookies to display relevant advertisements on our Website or third-party platforms. These cookies collect information about your interests based on the pages you visit.

• Examples: Cookies used for ad targeting via Google Ads or Yandex.Direct.
• Storage Duration: Depends on the advertising platform, typically up to 90 days.

3. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Ensuring the proper functioning of the Website and its features;
• Analyzing Website usage to improve its performance and content;
• Personalizing your experience (e.g., remembering your settings);
• Providing relevant advertisements (if applicable);
• Collecting statistical data on traffic and user behavior.

4. How Do We Process Data?

Data collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy (insert link to your privacy policy). We may share anonymized data with third parties, such as Google and Yandex, for analytics and advertising purposes. These services may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

5. How Can You Manage Cookies?

You can manage the use of cookies in the following ways:

5.1. Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. You can configure your browser to reject all cookies or notify you when they are sent. Instructions for managing cookies are available in your browser’s “Help” section:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Note: Blocking essential cookies may disrupt the Website’s functionality.

5.2. Opting Out of Analytics

You can disable data collection by analytical services:

• Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
• Yandex.Metrika: Use the opt-out settings in your browser.

5.3. Consent Banner

Upon your first visit to the Website, you will see a pop-up (banner) allowing you to consent to the use of cookies or customize your preferences.

6. Cookie Storage Duration

The storage duration of cookies depends on their type:

• Session cookies are deleted after you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies remain until their expiration date or until you delete them.

Exact storage durations are specified in the settings of the services used (Google Analytics, Yandex.Metrika, etc.).

7. Changes to the Policy

We may update this Policy due to changes in legislation or the Website’s operations. The current version is always available on this page. For significant changes, we will notify you via the Website or by email.