Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 17.11.2024
This Cookie Policy explains how SkillSeek (skillseek.eu) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookie Consent tool or by adjusting your browser settings.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies help us recognize your device, remember your preferences, and enhance your browsing experience. They do not contain any personally identifiable information (PII), but they may link to data stored in your user profile.
2. Why We Use Cookies
At SkillSeek, we use cookies to:
- Enhance User Experience: Remember your preferences and settings, such as language selection.
- Analyze Website Performance: Monitor website traffic and user behavior to improve our services.
- Support Marketing Efforts: Display relevant advertisements based on your browsing history and interactions.
- Ensure Security: Protect our website and users by identifying and mitigating potential security risks.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features, such as security, session management, and access to certain areas of the website.
- Examples: User authentication cookies, security cookies.
- Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (required for website functionality).
3.2 Analytical and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to track website traffic, identify popular pages, and measure the effectiveness of our content.
- Examples: Google Analytics cookies.
- Legal Basis: User consent.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and settings, such as language or region selection, to provide a more personalized experience.
- Examples: Language preference cookies, user interface customization cookies.
- Legal Basis: User consent.
3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to track your browsing activity across different websites to deliver targeted advertisements that are relevant to your interests. They may also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
- Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads cookies.
- Legal Basis: User consent.
4. How We Obtain Your Consent
When you visit our website for the first time, you will see a cookie banner that explains our use of cookies and provides a link to this Cookie Policy. By clicking “Accept All Cookies,” you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences by clicking “Cookie Settings” in the banner or using our Cookie Consent tool.
5. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies at any time. You can manage your cookie preferences through:
5.1 Cookie Consent Tool
Our Cookie Consent tool allows you to customize your cookie preferences. You can choose to accept or reject different categories of cookies (e.g., Essential, Analytical, Marketing).
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can disable cookies entirely or delete cookies that have already been set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
How to Manage Cookies in Popular Browsers:
- Google Chrome: Go to “Settings” > “Privacy and Security” > “Cookies and Other Site Data.”
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to “Options” > “Privacy & Security” > “Cookies and Site Data.”
- Safari: Go to “Preferences” > “Privacy” > “Cookies and Website Data.”
- Microsoft Edge: Go to “Settings” > “Privacy, Search, and Services” > “Cookies and Site Permissions.”
6. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may place cookies on your device when you visit our website. These cookies are managed by the respective third parties and are used for purposes such as analytics, advertising, and social media integration.
6.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. This data helps us improve the user experience. Google Analytics cookies do not identify individual users.
- Data Collected: Anonymized IP addresses, browsing behavior.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6.2 Facebook Pixel
We use Facebook Pixel to track user interactions and measure the effectiveness of our social media advertising campaigns.
- Data Collected: Clicks, page views, conversions.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of Facebook Pixel tracking by adjusting your ad settings on Facebook.
7. Data Protection and Privacy
Our use of cookies is in compliance with the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive. Any data collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We take your privacy seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect your personal data.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@skillseek.eu
- Address: SkillSeek HQ, Tallinn, Estonia
