Privacy policy
COOKIE POLICY
This Cookie policy aims to inform users of http://www.latvianfacts.lv/ about the cookies used by the website, the purposes of cookie usage and explains how users can accept or refuse the usage of cookies.
Cookies are small text and number files that are downloaded and stored on the user’s computer or any other device, such as a smartphone or tablet, as well as on the user’s browser whenever a website is visited. Cookies can be used to monitor what websites the user visits to save information the user has entered and to store the user’s preferences, for example, language preferences.
1. INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONTROLLER
The controller of data processing is SIA “LATVIJAS FAKTI”, registration number: 40103083424, legal address: Bruņinieku iela 8A – 5, Rīga, LV-1010, phone number: 67314002, e-mail address: latfacts@latfacts.lv.
2. PURPOSES AND LEGAL GROUNDS OF COOKIE USAGE
By using cookies, the SIA “LATVIJAS FAKTI” website (http://www.latvianfacts.lv/) collects user’s personal data (IP address of the user and information concerning visitation of the website, such as the date and time). The following types of cookies are used by this website:
- Necessary cookies to ensure functionality of the site as a whole, and to determine whether or not the user agrees or refuses cookie usage (Legal grounds: Article 6 Paragraph 1 Point (f) of the General Data Protection Regulation – Controller’s legitimate interests);
- Statistics for counting and analyzing visits and sources of data so that SIA “LATVIJAS FAKTI” can measure and improve functionality of the website. These cookies aid in determining which pages are used the most or the least, as well as in understanding how users interact with the website (Legal grounds: Article 6 Paragraph 1 Point (a) of the General Data Protection Regulation – Consent of the data subject).
When the user visits the website they will see a pop-up window, informing them that the website uses cookies. If the user accepts cookie usage by clicking “Accept all cookies”, then the legal grounds of cookie usage is the consent of the data subject (Article 6 Paragraph 1 Point (a) of the General Data Protection Regulation), and the user confirms that they are informed about cookies, how they are used and instances when information is given to a third party. By clicking “Accept only necessary cookies” the user refuses usage of all (or specifically chosen by the user) unnecessary and third-party cookies that the website uses, except for necessary cookies, which ensure the functionality of the website (Article 6 Paragraph 1 Point (f) of the General Data Protection Regulation). The legitimate interest of SIA “LATVIJAS FAKTI” is based on ensuring users that they can access the website appropriately and securely, as well as on providing users all necessary information, saving users’ preferences, for example, choices regarding cookie usage.
3. RECIPIENTS OF USER’S PERSONAL DATA
The recipients of user’s personal data are processors from SIA ‘’LATVIJAS FAKTI”, the maintainer of the website hired by SIA “LATVIJAS FAKTI”, and in some cases a third party which provides a service or function in the website after the user has given their consent.
4. USER CONSENT
Users have the right to use various applications that block cookie usage, to change cookie settings in their browser or to delete cookies using browser settings.
The user can change cookie settings at any time on the browser of their device. For example, the user can withdraw their consent to store cookies by enabling a function in their browser that allows the user to refuse storage of cookies in all instances. The user can delete cookies stored on their device by actively doing so. SIA “LATVIJAS FAKTI” does not have the ability to control the user’s device and to delete any cookies accordingly. The user can access these settings in their browser’s menu in the “Settings” or “Preferences” sections. More information on how to configure browsers on any device can be found on these websites:
- Chrome: Google Chrome Help Center
- Firefox: Cookies - Information that websites store on your computer
- Safari: Manage cookies and website data using Safari
- Edge: Microsoft Edge, browsing data, and privacy
- Opera: Security and Privacy in Opera (Referrals, redirections, and cookies)
For more information on restricting the usage of cookies or cookie deletion visit this website: https://www.aboutcookies.org/.
5. TRANSFER OF USER’S PERSONAL DATA
The contents of SIA “LATVIJAS FAKTI” website are stored in a member country of the European Union.
Google Inc., Meta Platforms Inc., Adform cookies can be sent to countries outside of the European Union or the European Economic Area which are deemed to have an insufficient level of security, such as the USA.
By consenting to usage of Google Inc., Meta Platforms Inc., and Adform marketing and statistical cookies the user consents to these cookies being sent to countries outside of the European Union or the European Economic Area. For more information about Google Inc., Meta Platforms Inc., and Adform cookies visit these websites:
Google Inc. – https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=lv;
Meta Platforms, Inc. – https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/;
Adform - https://site.adform.com/privacy-center/platform-privacy/product-and-services-privacy-policy/.
6. DATA SUBJECT’S RIGHTS
The user as a data subject has the rights to demand access to user’s personal data processed by SIA “LATVIJAS FAKTI”, to request deletion of user’s personal data by submitting a justification for the request, to request a restriction of user’s personal data processing in accordance with laws and regulations, as well as to oppose user’s personal data processing as such. The user has the rights to file a complaint about unlawful processing of user’s personal data to the Data State Inspectorate (Datu valsts inspekcija).
7. COOKIES USED BY THE WEBSITE
NECESSARY COOKIES
These cookies ensure correct functionality of the website by providing its basic functions. Without these cookies the website will function incorrectly.
The website uses the following necessary cookies:
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Cookie |
Service provider |
Storage duration |
Purpose |
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hex (32) |
latvianfacts.lv |
Session |
Ensures communication with the website’s server |
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cookiesDirective |
latvianfacts.lv |
72 hours |
Records the user’s choice regarding cookie usage. |
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cpnb_Settings |
latvianfacts.lv |
1 year |
Records the user’s choice regarding cookie usage. |
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cpnbCookiesDeclined |
latvianfacts.lv |
72 hours |
Records the user’s choice regarding refusal of cookie usage. |
STATISTICS
To collect statistical data the website uses the program “Google Analytics” developed by Google Inc. “Google Analytics” uses cookies stored on the user’s computer which allows analyzing data about how the user interacts with the website.
The website uses the following statistical cookies:
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Cookie |
Service provider |
Storage duration |
Purpose |
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_ga |
2 years |
Registers a unique ID which is used to generate statistical data about how the user interacts with the website. User’s personal data can be sent to countries outside of the EU or EEA – to Google Inc. |
|
|
_gat |
24 hours |
Utilizes Google Analytics to analyze number of requests made to the website. User’s personal data can be sent to countries outside of the EU or EEA – to Google Inc. |
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|
_gid |
24 hours |
Registers a unique ID which is used to generate statistical data about how the user utilizes the website. User’s personal data can be sent to countries outside of the EU or EEA – to Google Inc. |
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_dc_gtm_UA-# |
24 hours |
Utilizes the Google Tag messenger to control loading of the Google Analytics script. User’s personal data can be sent to countries outside of the EU or EEA – to Google Inc. |
8. CLOSING REMARKS
If necessary, this SIA “LATVIJAS FAKTI” Cookie policy can be changed, in which case the current version will be published on the SIA “LATVIJAS FAKTI” website.
For any further inquiries about user’s personal data processing on the website contact SIA “LATVIJAS FAKTI” – latfacts@latfacts.lv.