Cookie Policy

Cookies (“Cookies”) are small text files stored on a user’s device (e.g. computer, tablet or smartphone) when visiting a website. They are created by the website server and stored by the user’s web browser.

Cookies may contain, in particular, the following information:

• the name of the domain from which they originate,
• the period for which they are stored on the user’s device,
• a unique identifier allowing the browser to be recognised upon subsequent visits,
• information regarding user preferences or how the website is used.

As a rule, cookies do not contain information that directly identifies a user (such as name or surname). However, when combined with other information, they may constitute personal data within the meaning of the GDPR. For this reason, their use is subject to appropriate data protection safeguards.

Cookies are used primarily for the following purposes:

• ensuring the proper and secure functioning of the website,
• improving its performance and functionality,
• analysing how the website is used,
• conducting marketing activities and measuring the effectiveness of campaigns – to the extent that the user has provided consent.

The use of cookies is intended to enhance the user experience and tailor the operation of the website to users’ needs, while ensuring respect for their privacy.

Within the website, we use different categories of cookies that vary in terms of purpose, storage duration and legal basis. Depending on their type, cookies may be placed automatically (where strictly necessary for the operation of the website) or only after obtaining the user’s consent.

Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website and ensuring its security. Without them, the use of the website or certain functionalities may be limited or impossible. For this reason, their use does not require user consent.

These cookies enable, in particular:

• maintaining the user session while using the website,
• storing user preferences regarding privacy and cookie consent,
• ensuring the proper operation of contact forms and other website functionalities,
• ensuring the security and stability of the website.

Examples of cookies used:

• cookies storing user consent preferences (CMP),
• session cookies.

Retention period: from the duration of the session up to a maximum of 6 months.

Analytical Cookies (Statistics)

Analytical cookies help us understand how users interact with our website. They enable us to analyse website traffic, identify the most frequently visited content and improve the website’s functionality.

The scope of collected information may include:

• number of visits and users,
• traffic sources,
• visited subpages,
• time spent on the website,
• general statistical data regarding website usage.

We may use analytics tools provided by third parties, such as:

• Google Ireland Ltd. (Google Analytics)

Retention period: up to 13 months.

These cookies are installed only after obtaining the user’s consent.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow us to remember user-selected settings and preferences, enabling a more personalised and convenient user experience.

They may be used, for example, to:

• remember language preferences,
• store form or interface settings,
• adjust the website display based on previous user choices.

These cookies are installed only after obtaining the user’s consent.

Marketing Cookies and Third-Party Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to conduct marketing activities, analyse campaign effectiveness and tailor content to users’ interests.

These cookies may enable:

• measuring the effectiveness of advertising and recruitment campaigns,
• analysing audiences and communication activities,
• tailoring marketing content and communication to users.

The website may use third-party partner tools, in particular:

LinkedIn Corporation (LinkedIn Insight Tag)

Purpose:

• measuring the effectiveness of marketing and recruitment campaigns,
• analysing user interactions with content published by ASTEK.

Retention period: in accordance with the provider’s policies.

These cookies are installed only after obtaining the user’s consent.

Some of the cookies used on the website may originate from external technology partners whose tools support the operation of the website, the performance of statistical analyses or the execution of marketing activities.

In such cases, cookies are placed by third parties acting as independent data controllers, who determine the purposes and means of processing in accordance with their own privacy policies.

This may include, in particular, providers of:

• analytics tools,
• marketing and advertising tools,
• social media plugins and integrations.

The principles governing the processing of personal data by these entities, including data retention periods and the methods for exercising user rights, are set out in their respective privacy policies. We encourage you to review these documents to obtain detailed information on how your data are processed by external providers.

Upon the user’s first visit to the website, a cookie banner is displayed, enabling the user to make an informed decision regarding the use of cookies other than strictly necessary cookies.

Through the banner, the user may:

• accept all cookies,
• reject all cookies that are not strictly necessary for the operation of the website,
• customise preferences for individual categories of cookies.

The user’s choice is stored for a period of 6 months, after which the user will be asked again to confirm or modify their preferences.

The user may change their cookie preferences at any time by using the “Manage Cookies” option available on the website.

Irrespective of the settings available through the cookie banner, users may independently manage cookies via their web browser settings. In particular, it is possible to:

• block the storage of cookies,
• delete cookies that have already been stored,
• configure notifications when cookies are being placed on the user’s device.

Please note that restricting or completely blocking cookies—especially strictly necessary cookies—may affect the proper functioning of the website or limit the availability of certain features.

This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time, in particular due to changes in applicable law, technological developments, or changes in the way the website operates.

The current version of the Cookie Policy is always published on the website.

If you have any questions regarding the use of cookies or other privacy-related matters, you may contact the Data Protection Officer of ASTEK:

email: privacy@astek.net

We encourage you to contact us, in particular if you require additional information or wish to exercise your rights related to the protection of personal data.