Cookie Policy
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Last Updated: [Insert Date]
Version: 1.0
This Cookie Policy describes how Bestia Tech uses cookie files and similar technologies (“Cookies”) when you visit our website. This Policy also describes how our third-party partners may use Cookies and provides information about your choices regarding their use.
We respect your privacy and comply with all applicable data protection laws. We use Cookies only based on legal grounds stipulated by applicable data protection laws, including Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR), Directive 2002/58/EC (ePrivacy Directive), and Estonian data protection regulations.
1. DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Cookie Policy, the following definitions apply:
“Bestia Tech,” “we,” “us,” “our” means [Insert Company Legal Name], an Estonian company registered in Estonia, with registered office address at [Insert Complete Estonian Address], registry code [Insert Registry Code].
“Website” means the Bestia Tech website available at https://bestia.tech and any other Bestia Tech websites, subdomains, or applications that may be available to you.
“Services” means Bestia Tech’s website design and development services, consulting services, and related offerings.
“You,” “your” means a natural person who uses our Services, Website, or otherwise interacts with Bestia Tech.
“Cookie Preference Tool” means the cookie management interface available on our Website that allows you to control your cookie preferences and provide or withdraw consent.
2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or other devices (e.g., smartphones, tablets) by your web browser when you visit a website. When you visit our Website or use our Services, we may set cookies to track information about your online activities across the Website or store your preferences for a single visit or multiple repeat visits.
Cookies may allow Bestia Tech to:
- Track your use of the Website
- Understand your browsing preferences
- Improve and customize your browsing experience
- Store login information and preferences
We also use third-party cookies (cookies set by our authorized partners), which help Bestia Tech with advertising, marketing, and analytics activities.
2.1 Types of Cookies by Duration
Session-based Cookies: These cookies help track a Website user’s visit session. Session cookies are temporary and are used to remember you during a single browsing session. They are deleted once you close your web browser, log out of your account, exit the Website, or turn off your device.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies are designed to store user data for an extended period. Each persistent cookie is created with a specific expiration date, which may range from a few days to several years. Persistent cookies may be used to remember your preferences and help us provide you with targeted advertising and measure the effectiveness of our Website’s functionality. These cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and are automatically deleted on their expiration date.
3. HOW WE USE COOKIES
Like most companies that provide online services, Bestia Tech uses cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are necessary for technical considerations, while others help us personalize your user experience.
Cookies allow Bestia Tech to:
- Improve and customize your browsing experience (e.g., remember your language and communication preferences)
- Control access to certain content on the Website and protect the Website by enabling security features and detecting malicious activity
- Process requests you submit through the Website
- Assist with event registration, account login, and feedback submission
- Count Website visitors and understand how you engage with our web content and email communications
- Analyze your use of our Services to provide relevant promotional and marketing information
- Conduct behavioral advertising and marketing campaigns and assess their performance
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
4. COOKIE CATEGORIES
The cookies we use fall into one of the following categories:
4.1 Necessary Cookies
Necessary cookies help make the Website usable by enabling essential functions like page navigation and access to secured areas of the Website. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies.
These cookies cannot be disabled through our Cookie Preference Tool.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
| bestia_session | Maintains your session while browsing | Session | First-party |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | First-party |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences and consent status | 12 months | First-party |
| security_session | Maintains secure connection and authentication | Session | First-party |
4.2 Preference Cookies
Preference cookies enable the Website to remember information that changes how the Website behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or region. These cookies enhance your user experience but are not essential for basic website functionality.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
| language_preference | Remembers your language selection | 12 months | First-party |
| theme_preference | Stores your preferred website theme (light/dark mode) | 6 months | First-party |
| contact_preferences | Remembers your communication channel preferences | 24 months | First-party |
| timezone_setting | Stores your timezone for accurate time display | 12 months | First-party |
4.3 Statistics Cookies
Statistics cookies help us understand how users interact with the Website by collecting and analyzing information anonymously. This helps us improve our website performance and user experience. We may process these cookies based on legitimate interest or consent, depending on the specific implementation.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider | Type |
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 24 months | Google Analytics | Third-party |
| ga[ID] | Contains campaign and traffic source data | 24 months | Google Analytics | Third-party |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours | Google Analytics | Third-party |
| _gat | Used to throttle request rate | 1 minute | Google Analytics | Third-party |
| bestia_analytics | Tracks page views and user interactions | 12 months | Internal | First-party |
4.4 Marketing Cookies
We use marketing cookies to understand what solutions you are interested in and what services we may offer you. These cookies may be used to deliver targeted advertising based on your behavior during Website use sessions. We may conduct behavioral targeting and remarketing using these cookies.
Marketing cookies are only set with your explicit consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider | Type |
| _fbp | Facebook advertising tracking and remarketing | 90 days | Third-party | |
| _fbc | Facebook click ID storage | 90 days | Third-party | |
| li_sugr | LinkedIn advertising tracking | 90 days | Third-party | |
| UserMatchHistory | LinkedIn ad syncing | 30 days | Third-party | |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads conversion tracking | 90 days | Third-party | |
| bestia_marketing | Internal marketing campaign tracking | 6 months | Internal | First-party |
4.5 Unclassified Cookies
Unclassified cookies are cookies that we are in the process of classifying, together with the providers of individual cookies. These will be reclassified as we complete our assessment.
Note: Marketing and unclassified cookies are only set with your explicit consent through our Cookie Preference Tool.
5. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
We may allow third parties to place third-party cookies when you use our Website. Third-party cookies belong to and are managed solely by third parties. Third-party cookies are most often used for usage tracking, analytics, or statistical purposes, enabling us to customize content and show you advertisements about our Services that may interest you.
5.1 Third-Party Services We Use
Google Analytics
- Purpose: Website traffic analysis and user behavior tracking
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-GB
- Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en
- Data Processing: Data may be processed in the United States
Google Ads
- Purpose: Conversion tracking and remarketing
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
- Opt-out: https://myadcenter.google.com/personalizationoff?sasb=true&ref=ad-settings=en
- Data Processing: Data may be processed in the United States
Facebook Pixel
- Purpose: Track conversions and create custom audiences
- Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
- Opt-out: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
- Data Processing: Data may be processed in the United States
LinkedIn Insight Tag
- Purpose: Conversion tracking and audience insights
- Privacy Policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
- Opt-out: https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/62931
- Data Processing: Data may be processed in the United States
Sometimes, hyperlinks to other relevant websites may be placed on the Website. If you click on a hyperlink leading to a third-party website, you may also receive cookies from that third-party website. Third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which Bestia Tech cannot control. We recommend you check third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.
6. HOW YOU MANAGE COOKIES
6.1 Cookie Preference Tool
Where required by applicable data protection laws, we ask for your consent before placing cookies on your device (except for necessary cookies). You can provide, withdraw, or modify consent by managing your cookie preferences via our Cookie Preference Tool, available on the Website.
To manage your cookie preferences:
- Click “Cookie Settings” in our website footer
- Visit our Cookie Preference Center at [Insert Cookie Preference Center URL]
- Use the cookie banner that appears when you first visit our site
- Adjust your preferences for each cookie category
- Click “Save Preferences” to apply your choices
If you wish to withdraw your consent or adjust your cookie preferences, you can do so through our Cookie Preference Tool at any time. If you decline the use of any cookie types, those cookies will not be used, and any existing cookies of that type will be deleted.
6.2 Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies (note: this may affect website functionality)
- Set preferences for cookie notifications
| Browser | Instructions |
| Mozilla Firefox | Click here |
| Google Chrome | Click here |
| Safari (Desktop) | Click here |
| Safari (Mobile) | Click here |
| Microsoft Edge | Click here |
| Opera | Click here |
6.3 Industry Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of interest-based advertising through these industry tools:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): http://www.aboutads.info/choices/
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): http://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp
6.4 Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. Currently, our Website does not respond to DNT signals due to lack of industry standardization. However, you can use the cookie management options described above to control cookies.
6.5 Important Notice
Please note: If you reject all Bestia Tech cookies in the Cookie Preference Tool or disable cookies in your browser settings, the Website or some of its pages and features may not work or may work incorrectly. Essential website functions that rely on necessary cookies will still operate, but enhanced features may be unavailable. If you turn off marketing cookies, you may still see advertisements, but they will not be personalized based on your interests. We recommend carefully considering your cookie preferences to balance privacy and functionality.
7. LEGAL BASIS FOR COOKIE PROCESSING
7.1 Under GDPR and Estonian Law
We process cookies based on the following legal grounds under GDPR:
- Necessary Cookies: Processed based on legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) for website functionality, security, and fraud prevention
- Preference Cookies: Processed based on legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) for user experience enhancement
- Statistics Cookies: Processed based on consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) or legitimate interest for website improvement (depending on implementation)
- Marketing Cookies: Processed based on explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
- Unclassified Cookies: Processed based on consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
7.2 ePrivacy Compliance
We comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC) and Estonian Electronic Communications Act by:
- Obtaining prior consent for non-essential cookies before they are placed
- Providing clear and comprehensive information about cookie purposes
- Enabling easy withdrawal of consent at any time
- Respecting browser settings and do-not-track signals where technically feasible
- Implementing privacy by design and default principles
8. COOKIES AND PERSONAL DATA
Some cookies may process personal data as defined under GDPR (such as IP addresses, unique identifiers, or browsing behavior). When cookies process personal data:
- We provide clear information about the data processing in this Policy and our Privacy Policy
- We obtain appropriate consent where required by law
- We respect your rights under GDPR, including:
- Right to access (Article 15)
- Right to rectification (Article 16)
- Right to erasure/”right to be forgotten” (Article 17)
- Right to restriction of processing (Article 18)
- Right to data portability (Article 20)
- Right to object (Article 21)
- We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures
- We limit retention periods to what is necessary for the stated purposes
- We conduct regular reviews of our cookie usage and data processing activities
For more information about how we handle personal data, please see our [Privacy Policy].
9. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
Some third-party services may transfer cookie data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When this occurs, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
- Transfers to countries with adequacy decisions under Article 45 GDPR
- Appropriate safeguards under Article 46 GDPR
- Your explicit consent for the transfer where required under Article 49 GDPR
We regularly review our third-party providers to ensure continued compliance with data protection requirements.
10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our Website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16 through cookies or otherwise. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 16 without parental consent, we will delete such information immediately. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us using the details in Section 12.
11. COOKIE POLICY UPDATES
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in our cookie practices or technologies used
- Updates to applicable laws and regulations
- Introduction of new features or services
- New third-party services or partners
- Feedback from users or regulatory authorities
We will post all Cookie Policy changes on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. If the changes are significant, we will provide more prominent notice by:
- Adding a notification banner on our Website’s home page
- Sending you an email notification (if we have your email address and where appropriate)
- Requesting new consent through our Cookie Preference Tool where required by law
We encourage you to regularly review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about how we use cookies and protect your privacy.
12. CONTACT US
If you have questions, concerns, complaints, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Bestia Tech Data Protection Contact:
Email: [Insert Privacy/DPO Email]
Address: [Insert Estonian Company Address]
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.
Data Protection Authority
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The lead supervisory authority for Bestia Tech is:
Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate (Andmekaitse Inspektsioon)
Website: https://www.aki.ee/en
Email: info@aki.ee
Phone: +372 627 4135
Address: Tatari 39, Tallinn 10134, Estonia
You may also contact any EU Data Protection Authority. A complete list is available at: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en
Document Control:
Last Updated: [Insert Date]
Version: 1.0
Next Review Date: [Insert Date – typically 6-12 months]
Document Owner: [Insert Responsible Person/Department]
This Cookie Policy has been developed for an Estonian company to comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive, GDPR, Estonian data protection laws, and international best practices. It should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel familiar with Estonian and EU privacy law to ensure compliance with your specific website implementation and applicable laws.