Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 31 December 2024

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy has been prepared by Nartio LTD. to provide information about the cookies and similar technologies placed on your device when you visit our website. This policy explains the types of cookies used, the purposes for which these cookies are collected, how they can be managed, and how you can exercise your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

For cookies other than the mandatory ones used on our website, the explicit consent of users is obtained, and they are provided with the opportunity to change their consent at any time. Users can view the types of cookies used on our website through the cookie management panel and determine their preferences for all cookies other than Mandatory Cookies as “on” or “off.” Users can also change their preferences at any time through this panel.

What is a Cookie?

A cookie is a type of identification file placed and read by the browser used by the user by any website. Cookie files store various data, such as the user’s session information, the time spent on the page, and content consumption habits.

Our cookies are used to provide you with a personalized experience while using our websites, improve our services, and enhance your experience.

Cookies can be categorized differently based on their purpose and usage. Below are some of these categories explained:

Types of Cookies

By Duration of Use:

• Session Cookies: These cookies are used to ensure the continuity of the session and are deleted when the user closes their browser.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies are not deleted when the browser is closed and are automatically deleted either on a specified date or after a specific time.

First-Party and Third-Party Cookies:

The first-party or third-party status of a cookie depends on the website or domain placing the cookie. First-party cookies are placed directly by the website the user visits, i.e., the web address displayed in the browser’s address bar (https://nartio.com). Third-party cookies, however, are placed by a domain other than the one the user is visiting.

By Purpose of Use:

1. Mandatory Cookies:
   These cookies are necessary for the operation of the website. They are used to perform the essential functions of the website and ensure its proper functioning. Additionally, these cookies are mandatory for fulfilling a requested information society service (e.g., logging in, form submission, and remembering privacy preferences). If mandatory cookies are blocked, some parts of the website may not function properly.
2. Analytical/Performance Cookies:
   These cookies allow for statistical analysis of user behaviors on websites. They are frequently used to improve the website. They serve various purposes, such as estimating the number of unique visitors, measuring traffic, optimizing performance, identifying the most important search engine keywords leading to a webpage, or monitoring navigation on the website. This helps measure and improve the performance of websites and understand which pages are most or least popular.
3. Functional Cookies:
   These cookies are used to make our website more functional and for personalization purposes (excluding privacy preferences, such as remembering other preferences when you re-enter the site). They are used to provide functionalities outside of mandatory cookies.
4. Advertising/Marketing Cookies:
   Advertising and marketing cookies aim to track users’ online activities and determine their interests to display advertisements tailored to those interests. Among the various types of advertisements online, behavioral advertising is most preferred due to its ability to target ads based on individuals’ tendencies and preferences, optimizing time and resources for advertisers. Behavioral advertising involves monitoring users’ online activities, analyzing them to create profiles, matching these profiles with suitable advertisements, and displaying the relevant ads to users.

Processing and Legal Grounds for Personal Data

Mandatory cookies are used to perform essential functions, ensure the proper functioning of our website, and fulfill a requested information society service (e.g., logging in, form submission, remembering privacy preferences). Personal data collected through these cookies is processed under GDPR Article 6(1)(b) processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party or for taking steps at the request of the data subject before entering into a contract, or (d) processing is necessary for the protection of vital interests of the data subject or another natural person.

Analytical/Performance Cookies are used to monitor and analyze the performance of our website, track visitor traffic, understand user interactions, measure site performance, identify the most important search engine keywords leading to a webpage, and monitor navigation on the website. Personal data collected through these cookies is processed with your explicit consent under GDPR Article 6(1)(a).

Functional cookies are used to make our website more functional and personalized (e.g., remembering your preferences other than privacy preferences when you re-enter the site). Personal data collected through these cookies is processed with your explicit consent under GDPR Article 6(1)(a).

Detailed Information on Cookies Used on Our Website

Below are the services that may use cookies on our website:

• Google: Google cookies may be used for various purposes, such as remembering safe search preferences, displaying more relevant ads, determining how many visitors a page has, helping you register for services, protecting your data, or remembering ad settings.
• Google reCAPTCHA: A cookie used by Google associated with the reCAPTCHA service to prevent spam and automated bot attacks on websites. It uses CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart) technology to verify if the user is human.
• Google Tag Manager: These cookies help monitor and analyze website performance by determining if tags that are part of Tag Manager are loaded when a user visits the website.
• Google Fonts: Used to provide high-quality, free fonts to websites. It aims to improve design aesthetics and readability.
• Google Static: This cookie may be used for content delivery from Google servers, improving functionality, and ensuring proper website operation.

Cookies and Related Services

Below are the cookies and services used on our website:

Requests by Data Subjects

Individuals whose personal data is processed through cookies can submit their requests under GDPR Article 15 and 21 to:
184 Shepherds Bush Road, Office 01-142, London, England, W6 7NL

Managing Cookies via Browser Settings

You can modify your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the [-] icon on our website. Set your preferences as “on” or “off” in the cookie management panel and click “Save Settings.” Refresh the page to activate your settings.

Alternatively, partial control is possible through browser settings. Below are links for managing cookies in commonly used browsers:

• Google Chrome: Manage cookies
• Microsoft Edge: View cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: Delete cookies
• Safari: Manage cookies
• Opera: Manage preferences

This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically, so we recommend reviewing this page regularly. Changes will take effect once published on this page.