Cookie Policy for Správa Sietí, spravaseti.live

Last updated: April 1, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Správa Sietí ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website located at spravaseti.live (the "Website"). This policy is provided in English for the convenience of our users, in compliance with applicable Slovak and European Union laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Slovak Act on Electronic Communications. By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please adjust your browser settings or refrain from using the Website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, enhance user experience, provide analytics, and enable certain functionalities. Cookies may be set by the website you visit (first-party cookies) or by third parties such as analytics or advertising services (third-party cookies). Cookies can be temporary (session cookies) or persistent, remaining on your device for a set period.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, language preferences (including Slovak and English), and secure access to certain areas. Without these cookies, the Website cannot operate effectively.
Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors interact with the Website, such as which pages are visited most often, loading speeds, and error messages. We use this data to improve our Website's performance and user experience. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information.
Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as language settings, region preferences, or username) to provide a more personalized experience. They may also enable features like video playback or interactive maps.
Marketing and Targeting Cookies: These cookies track your browsing habits across websites to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you. They are placed by third-party advertising networks and may share data with other organizations. We use these cookies sparingly and only with your explicit consent.

Types of Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed list of cookies that may be set on your device when you visit spravaseti.live. We update this list regularly, but note that third-party cookies may change without notice.

Session Cookies (Essential): These temporary cookies expire when you close your browser. They are used for maintaining session state, security tokens, and basic site functions. Example: PHPSESSID (expires at end of session).
Persistent Cookies (Functional): These cookies remain on your device for a set duration (e.g., 1 year) to remember your preferences. Example: lang_preference (stores language choice, English or Slovak, expires after 365 days).
Google Analytics Cookies (Analytics): These third-party cookies are used to collect anonymized data on website traffic and user behavior. Examples: _ga (Google Analytics, expires after 2 years), _gid (expires after 24 hours), _gat (limits request rate, expires after 1 minute).
Facebook Pixel (Marketing): If you consent, this cookie helps us track conversions and serve targeted ads on Facebook. Example: _fbp (expires after 3 months).
Cookie Consent Cookies (Essential): We set a cookie to remember whether you have accepted or declined our cookie policy. Example: cookie_consent (expires after 1 year).

Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device for analytics, advertising, or other purposes. These providers include:

Google Analytics: For website analytics. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
Facebook (Meta): For advertising and analytics. Facebook's cookie policy is at facebook.com/policies/cookies.
YouTube: For embedded videos. YouTube's cookies policy is at policies.google.com/privacy.

We do not control these third-party cookies. You should review their privacy policies for more information.

Your Consent and Choices

When you first visit spravaseti.live, a cookie consent banner appears. You can choose to accept all cookies, decline all non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to the use of all cookies described in this policy. If you decline, only essential cookies will be used.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, please note that blocking essential cookies may impair the Website's functionality. Below are links to instructions for common browsers:

Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store
Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari

You can also opt out of Google Analytics data collection by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).

Data Retention and Security

Cookies stored on your device remain for the duration specified in the cookie table (e.g., session cookies expire when you close your browser; persistent cookies may last up to 2 years). We do not store sensitive personal data in cookies. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect cookie data from unauthorized access. However, no system is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Transfers

Some third-party service providers (e.g., Google, Facebook) may transfer data to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), such as the United States. We ensure that such transfers comply with GDPR through mechanisms like Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions. You can request details by contacting us.

Cookies and Personal Data

Cookies may collect personal data, such as IP addresses or browsing behavior. We process this data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the GDPR. For analytics and marketing cookies, we rely on your consent as the legal basis (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). For essential cookies, the legal basis is our legitimate interest in ensuring the Website functions (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences through the cookie consent tool on our Website.

Cookies for Minors

Our Website is not directed at individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly set non-essential cookies on devices of minors without parental consent. If we become aware that a minor has provided consent, we will delete such data promptly.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services we use. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will indicate when changes were made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Material changes will be notified via a banner on the Website or by email if you have an account with us.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user in the European Economic Area (including Slovakia), you have the following rights regarding cookie data:

Right to be informed: This policy provides information on how we use cookies.
Right of access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, including data from cookies (where identifiable).
Right to rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate data.
Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
Right to restrict processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your data.
Right to data portability: You can receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to withdraw consent: At any time, you can withdraw consent for non-essential cookies via the cookie consent tool.
Right to lodge a complaint: You can file a complaint with the Slovak Data Protection Authority (Úrad na ochranu osobných údajov SR) if you believe your rights are violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Specific Slovak Legal Framework

In Slovakia, the use of cookies is regulated by Act No. 351/2011 Coll. on Electronic Communications, which implements the EU ePrivacy Directive. Under this law, we must obtain your consent before storing non-essential cookies on your device. We comply with this requirement through our cookie consent banner. Additionally, the GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) governs the processing of personal data. We ensure that all cookie data processing aligns with both national and EU laws.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@spravaseti.live
Postal Address: Správa Sietí, [Street Address], 12345 Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Web Contact Form: Available at spravaseti.live/contact

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days. If your request is complex, we may extend this period by an additional 60 days, with notice.

Cookie Preference Center

You can revisit your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Website. This will allow you to change your consent for analytics, functional, and marketing cookies. Essential cookies cannot be disabled, as they are required for the Website to operate.

List of Specific Cookies (Technical Information)

Here is a technical table of cookies we may set. This list is non-exhaustive and subject to change.

PHPSESSID: Session cookie, essential, expires at end of browser session.
cookie_consent: Persistent cookie, functional, stores consent status, expires after 365 days.
lang_preference: Persistent cookie, functional, stores language (en or sk), expires after 365 days.
_ga: Persistent cookie, analytics (Google), expires after 2 years.
_gid: Persistent cookie, analytics (Google), expires after 24 hours.
_gat: Persistent cookie, analytics (Google), expires after 1 minute.
_fbp: Persistent cookie, marketing (Facebook), expires after 3 months.
YSC: Session cookie, functional (YouTube), expires at end of session.
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE: Persistent cookie, functional (YouTube), expires after 180 days.

Managing Cookies on Mobile Devices

If you access spravaseti.live via a mobile browser or app, you can manage cookies through your device settings. For iOS devices, go to Settings, then Safari, and adjust cookie settings. For Android, use the Chrome browser settings. Note that mobile apps may use local storage instead of cookies; this policy applies similarly to such technologies.

Cookies from Embedded Content

Our Website may include embedded content from other websites (e.g., YouTube videos, Google Maps, social media widgets). These third-party services may set their own cookies. We recommend reviewing their cookie policies below:

Google (YouTube, Maps): policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
Facebook (Meta): facebook.com/policies/cookies

Browser Do-Not-Track Signals

Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Our Website does not currently respond to DNT signals due to industry fragmentation. However, we respect your cookie preferences as set in the consent banner.

Conclusion

We are committed to transparently managing cookies on spravaseti.live. This Cookie Policy is designed to inform you of our practices and your rights. By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Effective Date: This policy is effective as of April 1, 2025 and replaces any previous version.