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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1 October 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on this website. It applies in addition to our Privacy Policy.

1) Who is the controller

Varicoloured OÜ (Reg. Number: 00014554305, VAT: EE102718009), based in Sepapaja 6, 15551 Tallinn, Estonia, is the data controller for processing related to cookies on this website. Contact details are available in the footer.

2) What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They can be “session” (deleted when you close the browser) or “persistent” (kept for a defined period). Similar technologies include local storage, pixel tags and SDKs.

3) Legal basis

  • Strictly necessary cookies are used on the basis of our legitimate interest in providing a secure, functioning site you request.
  • Non-essential cookies (e.g. functional third-party embeds) are used only with your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

4) Your choices (consent)

On your first visit we show a banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all
  • Reject non-essential
  • Manage preferences

Consent is freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous. You can revisit your choices anytime via “Cookie settings” or the link in the footer.

5) What we use on this site

  • We do not use advertising or profiling cookies.
  • We do not use audience analytics cookies.
  • We use strictly necessary cookies to remember your cookie preferences and to keep basic features working.
  • We provide third-party embeds (such as Google Forms for submissions) that may set functional cookies only when you open or interact with them.

6) Cookie categories we use

A. Strictly necessary (always active)
Used to make the site work and remember your cookie choices (e.g., consent-state cookie). These do not store personal information for marketing and cannot be switched off.

Examples (names may vary): cookie_consent, consent_preferences, security/session cookies protecting forms.

B. Functional (by your action)
Enable features you choose to use (e.g., opening the embedded Google Form). These are set only after you click to open the embed.

7) Third-party cookies (Google embeds)

When you open the submission form, Google may set cookies on domains such as google.com or docs.google.com to deliver those services securely, remember preferences, and combat abuse. You can manage these directly on your device and in your Google account.

8) International transfers

Third-party providers (e.g. Google) may process or transfer data outside the EEA using appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses). See the provider’s own policies for details.

9) How to change or withdraw consent

Use “Cookie settings” to update your choices at any time. Withdrawal does not affect lawfulness before withdrawal. You can also clear cookies via your browser settings.

10) Managing cookies in your browser

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please check the help pages of your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.) for instructions.

11) Your GDPR rights

You may request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection (including to processing based on legitimate interest), data portability, and withdraw consent at any time. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local authority. In Estonia, this is the Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate; in Italy, the Garante per la protezione dei dati personali.

12) Retention

  • Consent cookie: up to 6–12 months, then we will ask again.
  • Session cookies: removed when you close your browser.
  • Third-party cookies: according to the provider’s policy.

13) Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Significant changes will be notified via the cookie banner and on this page, with a new “Last updated” date.