This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) provides detailed information regarding the use of cookies and similar technologies on the website and digital services operated by HashNode Finance s.r.o., a company incorporated under the laws of the Czech Republic, with its registered office at Chudenická 1059/30, 102 00, Praha 10 - Hostivař  (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).

This Policy forms an integral part of our Privacy Policy and applies to all users accessing or using our website and associated services (“Platform”). By continuing to use the Platform, you consent to the use of cookies as described herein, unless you adjust your cookie preferences as outlined below.

1. DEFINITIONS AND SCOPE

For the purpose of this Policy, “cookies” shall mean small data files that are stored on your device when you visit a website or use an online service. Cookies enable the collection and processing of certain information, including but not limited to IP addresses, device identifiers, browser types, and user preferences.

This Policy applies to all visitors, users, and other persons who access or interact with our Platform and sets forth the purposes for which cookies are used, the types of cookies employed, and your choices in managing such technologies.

2. TYPES OF COOKIES USED

We utilize the following categories of cookies on our Platform:

a) Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are required for the operation of the Platform and enable basic functionalities such as page navigation, secure access, and the preservation of session integrity. Without these cookies, certain parts of the Platform may not function properly.

b) Analytical and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect aggregated, anonymized data on user behavior and interaction with the Platform. The purpose of such cookies is to analyze usage metrics, monitor performance, and improve the Platform’s content, structure, and services.

We may employ third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to assist in collecting such data. These third parties may process information in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

c) Functionality (Preference) Cookies

Functionality cookies enable the Platform to remember choices you have made, such as language settings, region selection, or persistent login credentials. These cookies enhance the user experience but are not strictly necessary for the Platform to operate.

d) Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set by us or by third-party partners to record your visit to our Platform, the pages you have viewed, and the links you have followed. Such cookies may be used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

Third-party cookies may include, but are not limited to, those set by advertising networks, social media platforms, or embedded content providers.

 

3. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

The Platform may allow third parties to place cookies on your device for the purposes outlined above. These third parties are independently responsible for their use of cookies and data collection and may use the information for their own purposes. We recommend that you review their respective privacy and cookie policies.

We disclaim any liability for the processing of personal data by such third parties.

 

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

Where required under applicable data protection laws, the use of cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies) shall be subject to your prior informed consent. The legal basis for processing personal data collected through cookies is your explicit consent as provided through our cookie banner or settings interface, in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679).

 

5. MANAGEMENT OF COOKIES

You have the right to accept, reject, or modify your cookie preferences at any time. You may do so by adjusting the settings of your web browser or by using our cookie management tool, where available.

Most browsers are configured to accept cookies by default. However, you may configure your browser to refuse all or certain cookies, or to alert you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and accessibility of certain features on the Platform.

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers are available at:

You may also withdraw your consent for specific categories of cookies using our Platform’s cookie consent management tool (if implemented).

 

6. RETENTION PERIOD

The duration for which cookies remain on your device varies depending on whether the cookie is a "session" cookie or a "persistent" cookie. Session cookies expire once you close your browser, whereas persistent cookies remain until they expire or are manually deleted.

Details regarding cookie lifespan are available in our cookie consent management panel or upon request.

 

7. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

We reserve the right to amend or update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in technology, applicable laws, or our business operations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

Where required by law, we will seek your renewed consent prior to implementing material changes.