Terms and conditions for the use of cookies
BioValik OÜ Cookie policy
This policy explains what cookies are, why the BioValik online shop uses them, and how you can change your consent at any time. Cookies help the website to function properly, remember the contents of your shopping basket and measure website usage.
What are cookies?
1.1. A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile phone) when you visit a website and which enables the website to recognise your device.
1.2. Cookies do not have access to the contents of your device nor do they read any information from it, but they may collect certain technical data regarding your use of the website (for example, your IP address, browser type and pages visited).
Why does BioValik OÜ use cookies?
2.1. BioValik OÜ uses cookies for the following purposes:
- to ensure the technical functioning and security of the website;
- to improve the user experience on the website (for example, by remembering your settings and preferences);
- to analyse website usage and improve our services;
- to provide more personalised content and marketing materials where necessary, provided you have given your consent.
2.2. Cookies may be set both by BioValik OÜ itself (first-party cookies) and by our partners (third-party cookies, such as analytics and advertising service providers).
Types of biscuits
3.1. BioValik OÜ The cookies used on this website can be divided into the following categories:
3.1.1. Necessary cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website’s core functions to work (for example, maintaining your session, the shopping basket and logging in). Without them, it is not possible to use the online shop, or doing so may be significantly more difficult.
3.1.2. Functional cookies
These cookies allow us to remember your preferences (such as language selection and previous settings) to ensure a more convenient and personalised user experience.
3.1.3. Statistical/analytical cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website (for example, which pages are visited and how long visitors stay on the site) so that we can improve our website and services. The information collected is used in an aggregated form and is not intended to identify any specific individual, unless otherwise stated.
3.1.4. Marketing and advertising cookies
These cookies enable us to display adverts that are better tailored to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of our marketing activities. These cookies may be set by BioValik OÜ as well as by our marketing partners (such as advertising networks). Their use requires your consent.
Session cookies and persistent cookies
4.1. Session cookies are valid only for the duration of a single browser session and are automatically deleted when the browser is closed.
4.2. Persistent cookies are stored on your device for a fixed period or until you delete them yourself; they are used, for example, to enable the website to recognise your device when you visit it again.
Third-party cookies
5.1. BioValik OÜ may use third-party services (such as web analytics platforms, advertising networks or social media platforms), which may set their own cookies.
5.2 In such cases, the relevant third party is responsible for processing the data collected about you, and the terms and conditions for the use of these cookies are set out in that third party’s (e.g. Google, Facebook, etc.) privacy policy and cookie policy. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with these separately.
Legal basis for the use of cookies
6.1. Essential cookies are based on BioValik OÜ, which have a legitimate interest in ensuring the technical functioning and security of the website; no separate consent is required for their use.
6.2. Functional, analytical and marketing cookies are based on your consent, which you can give and manage via the cookie notification window or your browser settings.
How do I manage and disable cookies?
7.1. You have the right to decide which cookies to allow or block, with the exception of strictly necessary cookies, which are required for the website to function.
7.2. Most browsers allow you to:
- block all cookies;
- block third-party cookies;
- Delete cookies that have already been stored.
7.3. You can find more detailed instructions on how to configure your cookie settings in the help menu of your browser (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, etc.).
7.4. Please note that disabling all cookies (including essential ones) may affect the functioning of the BioValik OÜ online shop, and some features (such as the shopping basket and logging in) may not work correctly in this case.
Processing of personal data collected via cookies
8.1. Where information collected via cookies constitutes personal data (for example, an IP address combined with other information), BioValik OÜ processes such data in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including BioValik OÜ the privacy policy.
8.2. Personal data collected via cookies is used primarily to ensure the website functions properly, to compile usage statistics and, where necessary, to improve marketing and the user experience in accordance with the selected cookie categories.
Changes to the cookie policy
9.1. BioValik OÜ reserves the right to update these cookie policies to reflect changes to the cookies used or to the applicable legislation.
9.2. An updated version of our cookie policy will be published on the BioValik OÜ website, and we may notify you separately of any significant changes via a cookie banner or other notification.
Contact us regarding cookies
10.1. For further information on the use of cookies and the processing of personal data collected through them, please contact BioValik OÜ by email at info@biovalik.ee.
