Cookie Policy
This cookie policy (“Cookie Policy”) explains what cookies and similar tracking technologies are used on https://www.venturefaculty.io/ (“Website”) owned and controlled by sabiedrība ar ierobežotu atbildību “VENTURE FACULTY” (“VentureFaculty”, “we”, “our” or “us”). It explains why we use cookies, what categories of cookies we use, and how you can manage your preferences. We process personal data in connection with cookies in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and applicable national data protection law.
For further information about how we processyour personal data, please see our Privacy Policy, available on our Website.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
A cookie is a small text or a number file stored on a user's device (such as your computer, smartphone, or tablet) while browsing a particular website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the website. The cookie allows us to receive information about your usage of the Website (such as your language preferences and other settings) to provide statistics about our users and provide users an optimal experience while browsing the Website.
HOW DO WE USE COOKIES?
We use cookies only for the purposes listed below. Strictly necessary cookies are placed based on our legitimate interest in operating a functioning website and do not require your consent. All other cookies – including analytics and third-party cookies, are placed only with your prior, freely given consent, which you can provide, refuse, or withdraw at any time through our cookie consent tool. Our purposes are:
- To remember sections of the Website that the user visited to provide visitors with interesting content and continue to publish topics relevant to the users;
- To provide visitors with uniform navigation, ensuring compatibility of the Website with the version of the device and the version of the web browser used by the visitor;
- To maintain statistics on how often users visit specific sections of the Website;
- Our developers use this data to improve the usability and performance of theWebsite.
WHAT TYPES OF COOKIES DO VENTUREFACULTY USE?
We use the following categories of cookies:
1. Strictly Necessary / Session Cookies These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be disabled. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They enable basic functions such as navigation, security, and access to protected areas. No prior consent is required for this category.
2. Analytics / Performance Cookies.These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Website, such as which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on each page, and any error messages encountered. The data collected is aggregated and does not identify you personally. We use this information to improve the Website’s performance and user experience. We only place these cookies with your prior consent, which you can withdraw at any time through our cookie consent tool. These cookies are retained for up to 13 months from the date of consent.
3. Functional Cookies. These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preference or content you have previously viewed. They may be setup by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some features may not function correctly. We only place these cookies with your prior consent, which you can withdraw at any time through our cookie consent tool. These cookies are retained for up to 12 months, as set by the relevant provider.
4. Third-Party Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics). We use Google Analytics, provided by Google, to collect aggregated statistics about how visitors use our Website. Data maybe transferred to Google servers in the United States under the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework. We only place these cookies with your prior consent, which you can withdraw at any time through our cookie consent tool. These cookies are retained for up to 13 months from the date of consent. For more information, please visit Google's Privacy Policy and the Google Analytics opt-out page.
5. Behavioral Analytics Cookies (Hotjar). We use Hotjar, provided by Hotjar Ltd., to better understand how visitors interact with our Website, including through heatmaps and session recordings. We only place these cookies with your prior consent, which you can withdraw at any time through our cookie consent tool. These cookies are retained for up to 12 months from the date of consent. Hotjar Ltd. is incorporated in Malta and processes data within the EEA. Where any data is transferred outside the EEA, Hotjar relies on appropriate safeguards. For more information, please refer to Hotjar's Privacy Policy and the Hotjar opt-out page.
HOW TO MANAGE YOUR COOKIEPREFERENCES?
When you first visit our Website, a cookie consent banner will appear. You may accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category. Only strictly necessary cookies will be placed without your consent. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie consent tool. Withdrawing your consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before your withdrawal.
You may also manage or delete cookies directly through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies at any time. Please note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.
You may also manage or delete cookies through your web browser* settings. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions and follow the instructions of the web browser developers to configure your browser settings accurately.
*We do not bear any responsibility for the content of any external pages.
CHANGES TO THE COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or for other operational reasons. The updated version will be made available on our Website with a revised “Last Updated” date. Where we make material changes that affect how non-essential cookies are used, we will re-request your consent where required by applicable law. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.
CONTACT INFORMATION.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us by email at hello@venturefaculty.io, or by using the contact details below.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority in Latvia – the Data StateInspectorate (Datu valsts inspekcija), (address: Elijas iela 17, Rīga, LV-1050,webpage: www.dvi.gov.lv).
Sabiedrība ar ierobežotu atbildību "VENTUREFACULTY”
Address: Elizabetes iela 39-20,
Rīga, LV-1010,
Republic of Latvia