Cookie Policy
1. Data Controller
The entity that places information in the form of cookies and other similar technologies on the User’s end device (e.g. computer, laptop, smartphone) and gains access to them is SIA “Abplanalp Baltic”, registration No. 40103668492, legal address: Katlakalna iela 9A, Riga, LV‑1073, Latvia, email: office@abplanalp.lv (hereinafter: the Controller or Administrator), together with selected trusted partners (e.g. providers of analytics, advertising and marketing services), where applicable as independent controllers or processors.
2. What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files which are stored on the User’s device when visiting the website.
They typically contain the domain name of the website they come from, the period of storage on the device and a randomly generated identifier.
Cookies do not serve to directly identify a specific person; they are mainly used to recognise a particular device and browser.
The website may also use similar technologies (such as local storage, pixels, SDKs or tags) which work in a comparable way to cookies.
3. Types of Cookies Used
The website uses the following categories of cookies:
- Session cookies – temporary files which remain on the User’s device until logging out, leaving the website or closing the browser.
- Persistent cookies – files stored for the period specified in the cookie parameters or until manually deleted by the User.
From the point of view of their function, the following categories are used:
- Essential (strictly necessary) cookies – required for the correct operation of the website, security and enabling basic functionalities (e.g. navigation, access to secure areas, authentication). These cookies are used on the basis of the Controller’s legitimate interest and do not require the User’s prior consent.
- Functional cookies – allow the website to remember User choices and settings (such as language, region, font size, saved preferences) in order to provide a more personalised experience.
- Performance (analytics) cookies – collect information on how the website is used (e.g. which pages are visited most often, error messages) to improve its structure and content.
- Advertising/marketing cookies – used to deliver content and ads better tailored to the User’s interests and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
4. Purposes and Legal Basis
Cookies are used for the following purposes:
- ensuring the proper functioning, security and availability of the website (essential cookies – based on legitimate interests of the Controller);
- saving User settings and preferences (functional cookies – based on consent, where required);
- analysing website traffic and usage for statistical and optimisation purposes (performance cookies – based on consent);
- displaying personalised content and advertising and limiting the number of times an ad is shown (advertising cookies – based on consent).
Where cookies involve the processing of personal data (such as online identifiers, IP addresses, device identifiers), such data are processed in accordance with GDPR and applicable Latvian law.
5. Consent and Cookie Management
- First visit / banner
When you access the website for the first time, a cookie banner is displayed.
By clicking “I accept” (or a similar button), you consent to the use of the categories of cookies indicated in the banner, except for essential cookies, which are used without consent. - Granular settings
You can at any time manage or withdraw your consent via the “Cookie Settings” or similar link available in the website footer (if provided), choosing which categories of cookies you accept or reject. - Browser settings
Most internet browsers allow you to block, limit or delete cookies through the browser settings. The method may differ depending on the browser; disabling or restricting cookies may affect some website functionalities.
6. Third‑Party Cookies and Services
Some cookies may be placed by third‑party service providers cooperating with the Controller.
Recipients of cookie‑related information may include, in particular:
- Google LLC / Google Ireland Limited (e.g. Google Analytics, Google Ads)
- Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Facebook)
- LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company
- Microsoft Corporation (e.g. advertising, analytics tools)
- Hotjar Ltd.
- GetResponse S.A.
- other marketing, analytics or technology providers used by the Controller from time to time.
These entities may act as independent controllers or as processors on behalf of the Controller, depending on the service. In such cases, the processing of data is also governed by their own privacy and cookie policies, which are recommended to be reviewed on the respective providers’ websites.
Google Analytics: The website may use Google Analytics to analyse traffic and interactions.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the browser add‑on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
7. How to Check or Delete Cookies in Your Browser
Below are basic paths (which may change with browser versions):
- Chrome – Click the padlock icon in the address bar → “Cookies and site data”.
- Firefox – Click the shield or padlock icon → “Clear cookies and site data”.
- Safari – Preferences → Privacy → “Manage Website Data”.
- Opera – Settings → Privacy & security → “Cookies and other site data”.
More detailed and up‑to‑date instructions can be found on the support pages of the relevant browser.
8. Final Provisions
The use of essential cookies is necessary for the correct functioning of the website.
In some cases, the configuration of the web browser that allows cookies to be stored by default may be interpreted as consent to the use of cookies, in line with applicable regulations. Where explicit consent is required by law for non‑essential cookies (e.g. analytics, advertising), the Controller obtains such consent via the cookie banner or settings panel.
For more information about cookies in general, you can visit:
The Controller reserves the right to amend this Cookie Policy at any time, in particular to reflect changes in applicable law, technologies used or the website’s functionalities.
Any updates will be published on this website, together with the date from which they apply.