“Cookies” policy

This Policy applies to “cookies” and applies to websites operated by LV Trade LIMITED based in Seychelles (hereinafter: “websites”).

What are “cookies”?

“Cookies” are understood as IT data, in particular text files, stored in end-user devices (such as a computer, telephone or tablet), sent via websites. These files allow to recognize the user's device and properly display the website tailored to their individual preferences, they enable displaying the website in the user's language “remembered” by these files, as well as the use of other website settings selected by the user. “Cookies” usually contain the name of the website they come from, the storage time on the end device and a unique number.

What do we use “cookies” for?

“Cookies” are used to adapt the content of websites to the preferences and device of the user and to optimize the use of websites. These files make it possible to save the user's choices regarding the language, browser, settings of selected elements of the website or resignation from profiled ads, as well as saving information about the user's location.

“Cookies” are also used to facilitate logging in to the user's account, including via social media, and to enable navigation between subpages on websites without having to log in again on each subpage. At the same time, “cookies” are used to secure websites, e.g., to prevent access by unauthorized persons.

They are also used to create anonymous, aggregated statistics that help to understand how the user uses websites, which allows improving their structure and content, excluding personal user identification. “Cookies” also help to ensure the polishing and smooth operation of websites, including website performance testing.

“Cookies” are also used to identify which advertisements the user has displayed, and to display advertisements most relevant to the user's activity on the websites.

What “cookies” do we use?

As a rule, two types of “cookies” are used – “session” and “permanent”. The first of them are temporary files that remain on the user's device until logging out of the website or turning off the software (web browser). “Permanent” files remain on the user's device for the time specified in the parameters of “cookies” or until they are manually deleted by the user. “Cookies” used by the website operator's partners, including in particular website users, are subject to their own privacy policy.

“Cookies” can be distinguished in detail due to:

A. Due to the necessity to perform the service

Necessary -they are absolutely necessary for the proper functioning of the website or functionalities that the user wants to use, because without them we would not be able to provide many of the services we offer. Some of them also ensure the security of the services we provide electronically.

Functional - they are important for the operation of the website:

• they are used to enhance the functionality of websites; without them, the website will work properly, but it will not be adapted to the user's preferences,
• they are used to ensure a high level of website functionality; without them, the level of website functionality may decrease, but their absence should not prevent the full use of the website,
• they serve most of the functionalities of websites; blocking them will result in the selected functions not working properly.

Business - enable the implementation of the business model based on which the website is made available; Blocking them will not make all functionalities unavailable but may reduce the level of service provision due to the inability of the website owner to generate revenues that subsidize its operation. This category includes, for example, advertising “cookies”.

B. Due to the time during which the “cookies” will be placed on the user's end device

Session “cookies” - “cookies” placed for the duration of the browser (session) use and are deleted after closing it or logging out of the website.

Persistent “cookies” - they are not deleted after closing the browser and remain in the user's device for a specified period of time or without a validity period, depending on the settings of the website owner.

C. Due to the origin – the website administrator who manages the "cookies"

Own “cookies” (first party cookies) - “cookies” placed on websites directly by LV Trade LIMITED.

Third-party “cookies” - “cookies” placed on websites by entities other than LV Trade LIMITED.

Note: “cookies” may be triggered by LV Trade LIMITED using scripts, components located on the servers of the LV Trade LIMITED partner, located in a different location – another country, including a completely different legal system. In the event that LV Trade LIMITED calls up website components from outside the LV Trade LIMITED system, standard rules of the “cookies” policy may apply than the privacy policy / “cookies” of LV Trade LIMITED

D. Due to the purpose they serve

Website configuration - allows you to set functions and services on websites.

Security and reliability of websites - enable verification of authenticity and optimization of website performance.

Authentication - enables information when the user is logged in, so that the website can show relevant information and functions.

Session status - allows you to save information about how users use the website. They may relate to the most frequently visited pages or possible error messages displayed on some pages. “Cookies” used to save the so-called “Session state” help to improve services and enhance the browsing experience.

Processes - enable efficient operation of the website and the functions available on it.

Ads - allow you to display ads that are more interesting to users, and at the same time more valuable to publishers and advertisers; “Cookies” can also be used to personalize an advertisement as well as to display advertisements outside of web pages.

Location - allows to adjust the displayed information to the user's location.

Analyses and research, audience audit - enable the owner of websites to better understand the preferences of their users and, through analysis, to improve and develop products and services. Typically, the website owner or research company collects information anonymously and processes trend data without identifying the personal data of individual users.

E. Due to interference with user's privacy

Harmless– Includes “cookies”:

• necessary for the proper functioning of the website,
• necessary to enable the functionality of the website, but their operation has nothing to do with user tracking

Tracking pixels

LV Trade LIMITED also uses tracking pixels.

A pixel is a software code that allows you to embed an object on the website, usually a pixel-sized image, which allows you to track user behaviour on the websites where it is placed.

After giving the appropriate consent, the browser automatically establishes a direct connection to the server that stores the pixels, therefore the processing of data collected by the pixel takes place under the data protection policy of the partner who administers the above-mentioned server.

The partner may assign a visit to the LV Trade website to the account of a person who is registered on its website, also in correlation with a possible “cookie” assigned to a given user session.

Do “cookies” contain personal data?

As a rule, “cookies” do not constitute personal data. However, certain information stored in “cookies” (e.g., regarding preferences), especially when combined with other information about the website user, may be considered personal data. Personal data collected using “cookies” may be processed only to perform specific functions for the user, described above. Such data is encrypted in a way that prevents access by unauthorized persons.

Removal of “cookies”, “tracking pixels”

The right of LV Trade LIMITED to store and access “cookies” as well as the use of tracking pixels results from the consent expressed by the website user. This consent is expressed by the user when configuring the web browser or the selected website or service. The user has the option to return to these settings at any time and define the conditions for storing or accessing this information by LV Trade LIMITED

By default, the web browsing software allows “cookies” to be placed on the end device by default. These settings can be changed in such a way as to block the automatic handling of “cookies” in the web browser settings or inform about their every transfer to the user's device. Below are links to pages of various browsers with instructions on “cookies”, including how to remove them:

Chrome

Firefox

Safari

Edge

Internet Explorer

Opera

To exercise the right to object, granted by the General Data Protection Regulation, it is necessary to log out of all devices and delete “cookies” from them.

The update process may take up to 48 hours.

Limiting the use of “cookies” may affect some of the functionalities available on the website.