1. General Provisions
1.1. This Policy on the Use of Cookie Technology (hereinafter — the Policy) is developed for the website https://yapiar.ru/ (hereinafter — the Site) and defines the procedure for collecting, processing and storing information obtained through the use of cookies by Site visitors.
1.2. The operator determining the purposes and means of information processing is Limited Liability Company “Art Net Studio” (LLC “Art Net Studio”), INN 4345354270, legal address: 610027, Kirov region, Kirov, Defenders of the Fatherland Street, 120, room 1002, email address: mail@artnetstudio.ru (hereinafter — the Operator).
1.3. The use of cookies is aimed at improving the quality of the Site’s operation, ease of use, as well as for collecting statistics and displaying personalized advertising. The Operator does not use cookies to identify a specific user, unless otherwise provided by law or contract.
1.4. This Policy is an integral part of the Operator’s Personal Data Processing Policy.
1.5. The Operator is entitled to make changes to this Policy. The new version of the Policy comes into force from the moment it is posted on the Site, unless otherwise provided by the new version of the Policy.
2. What Cookies Are and What Types of Cookies We Use
2.1. Cookies are small text files that are saved on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit websites. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences (login, language, font and other settings) over a period of time, so that you do not have to re-enter them each time you return to the site.
2.2. The Site may use both session (temporary) cookies, which are deleted immediately after closing the browser, and persistent cookies, which are stored on the device for the time set in the cookie parameters or until they are manually deleted by the user.
2.3. We use the following categories of cookies:
- Strictly necessary cookies (technical). These cookies are essential for the correct operation of the Site, allowing you to navigate it and use its functions (e.g., navigation, access to secure areas). They cannot be disabled in our systems. User consent for processing technical cookies is not required (based on part 2 of Article 9 of Federal Law No. 152-FZ).
- Functional cookies. These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and settings (e.g., username, interface language, region) to personalize your use of the Site.
- Analytical/statistical cookies. These cookies allow us to count the number of visitors, analyze traffic sources and evaluate user behavior on the Site (e.g., popular pages, time on site). All information collected with their help is aggregated and anonymous.
- Marketing (targeting) cookies. These cookies are used to display advertising that is more relevant to your interests, both on our Site and on third-party resources. They also limit the number of times the same ad is shown and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
3. Processing of Cookies and Collection of Information
3.1. As part of using the Site, the Operator may process the following types of information collected through cookies:
- user’s IP address;
- browser type and version, operating system;
- date and time of visit, address of the page from which the user came to the Site (referrer);
- information about user actions on the Site (clicks, transitions, views);
- unique identifiers assigned by analytical system counters (e.g., Yandex.Metrica).
3.2. To collect statistics and analyze the Site’s performance, the Operator uses third-party services: Yandex.Metrica and/or other similar services. The processing of information by such services is carried out under the terms of their privacy policies.
3.3. Cookies by themselves are not used to identify the user. They are technical information that can be associated with personal data only if the user has independently provided such data (for example, filled out a feedback form or registered on the Site).
4. Retention Periods for Cookies
The retention period for cookies depends on their type:
- Session cookies are stored until the browser is closed.
- Persistent cookies are stored on the user’s device for the period necessary to achieve the purposes of their collection, but no longer than the period established by Russian legislation, or until the user deletes them.
Detailed information about the retention periods of specific cookies is usually available in your browser settings or in the help section of the analytical system used.
5. Legal Grounds for Processing and Consent Procedure
5.1. The legal basis for processing cookies that are not strictly necessary (functional, analytical and marketing) is your voluntary and informed consent.
5.2. When you first visit the Site, a banner with information about the use of cookies is displayed. By continuing to use the Site (scroll, click) or clicking the “Accept” button, you confirm your consent to the use of all types of cookies. You can also configure your consent settings by selecting specific categories of cookies (except strictly necessary) in the settings window.
5.3. You have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of cookies at any time, except for strictly necessary ones. To do this, you can:
- change your browser settings (see instructions in section 6);
- delete already saved cookies in your browser settings;
- use the corresponding configuration tool on the Site (if available).
5.4. The processing of cookies ceases upon achievement of the processing purposes, expiration of the consent period, or after the user withdraws consent.
6. Managing Cookies and How to Opt Out of Their Use
6.1. You can at any time prohibit the saving of new cookies and delete existing ones. This can be done through your web browser settings. The method of managing cookies depends on the specific browser. Usually, the relevant settings are found in the “Settings”, “Privacy and Security” or “History” menu.
6.2. Please note that completely disabling all cookies (including strictly necessary ones) may lead to incorrect operation of the Site, inability to authorize, and the inability to use some of its functions.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Usage Policy or the processing of your data, you can contact us by email or by sending a letter to the Operator’s legal address.