The information below is intended to provide you (as a user/visitor) with more details about
the placement, use and management of “cookies” used by the https://toll.shop
(hereinafter referred to as the Site).
By using the Site, the User acknowledges that he/she has read and agrees to this Cookies Policy,
the Privacy Policy and
the Terms and Conditions published on the Site.
Contents:
- List of cookies
- Identification of the data controller
- Personal data protection contact details
- General information
- The purpose of cookies
- Definition of cookies
- Advantages of cookies
- Cookies placed by third parties
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Use of cookies by the Site
- Categories of cookies used by the Site according to their purpose
- Categories of cookies used by the Site according to storage duration
- Security and privacy issues
- Tips for safe and responsible browsing based on cookies
- How can I stop cookies
- Final provisions
1. List of cookies
Tip Cookie
Storage duration
The role of the cookie
(*details in Article 9.2)
2. Identification of the data controller
LOCATOR BG LTD (hereinafter referred to as the Company)
Headquarters: 1421 Ivan Vazov, Sofia, Bulgaria, bul. “Petko Karavelov” 5, Floor 1, Office No. 3
Unified ID Code (UIC): 201448898
VAT ID Number: BG201448898
Email: info@locatorbg.com
3. Personal data protection contact details
The contact details that the visitor may use to submit any requests, notifications or complaints
regarding the Terms and Conditions,
the Privacy Policy or
this Cookies Policy, as well as with any other information published on the Site,
policies or operations carried out by the Company, are indicated above.
The deadline for the Company to send a response is no later than 30 days after receipt of the request.
4. General information
The Site uses its own and third-party cookies to provide visitors to the Site with
a much better browsing experience and services tailored to their needs and interests.
In what is known as “Web 2.0”, “cookies” play an important role in making it easier for
users to access the services they enjoy on the Internet by customising certain settings
such as the language in which a site is displayed or the currency in which prices are displayed.
5. The purpose of cookies
The role of cookies is to:
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provide website and app owners (and therefore the Society) with valuable feedback
on how their sites are used by visitors, so that they can make them even more effective
and accessible to users;
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allows multimedia or other applications from other sites to be embedded on your own site
to create a more valuable, useful and enjoyable browsing experience.
6. Definition of cookies
The term “cookie” refers to technologies that automatically collect certain information.
An “Internet cookie” (also known as a “browser cookie” or “HTTP cookie” or simply “cookie”)
is a small file of letters and numbers that will be stored on a user’s computer, mobile device
or other equipment from which the Internet is accessed. Thus, cookies store information in a small
text file that allows a website/application to recognise a browser. The web server will
recognise the browser until the cookie expires or is deleted.
The cookie is installed by a web-server’s request to a browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Chrome)
and is completely “passive” (it contains no software, viruses or spyware and cannot access the
information on the hard drive of the user who installed it).
The cookie stores important information that enhances your web browsing experience, depending
on the type of cookie deployed, but also those that identify usage errors (e.g. the language
settings in which you want to access the Site; keeping a user logged into their account).
Cookies themselves do not require personal information in order to be used and, in most cases,
do not personally identify Internet users. In addition, the lifetime of a cookie is limited
from the moment it is set. Technically, only the web server that sent the cookie can access
it again when a user returns to the website associated with that web server.
A cookie consists of 2 parts:
- name
- the content or value of the cookie
7. Advantages of cookies
A cookie contains information that links a web-browser (the user/visitor) to a web-server
(i.e. the one related to the Site). If a browser accesses that web-server again,
it can read the information already stored and react accordingly.
Based on the above mechanism, cookies provide visitors with a pleasant browsing
experience and support the efforts of many websites to provide convenient and
user-friendly services: e.g. online privacy preferences, language choices or relevant advertising.
8. Cookies placed by third parties
Certain sections of content on some sites may be provided through third party/providers
(e.g. a news box, a video or an advertisement). These third parties may also place cookies
through the Site and they are called “third party cookies” because they are not placed by
the owner of that website. Third party providers must also comply with applicable
law and the Site owner’s privacy policies.
9. Use of cookies by the Site
Cookies store information in a small text file that allows a website to recognise
a browser. The web server will recognise the browser until the cookie expires or is deleted.
The cookie stores important information that enhances your web browsing experience,
depending on the type of cookie implemented, as well as identifying usage errors.
9.1. Categories of cookies used by the Site according to their purpose
A visit to the Site may place the following types of cookies:
- Cookies required for the functioning of the Site
- Performance cookies
- Visitor analytics cookies
- Cookies for geotargeting
- Cookies for registration
- Advertising cookies
- Cookies from third-party advertising providers
These cookies may come from the following third parties: Google Analytics, FaceBook pixels, Intercom, Hotjar.
Below is more information about each type of cookie:
PERFORMANCE COOKIES
This type of cookie retains the user’s preferences regarding the Site,
so that they do not need to be set each time you visit the Site.
VISITOR ANALYTICS COOKIES
Each time a user visits the Site, analytics software provided by a third party generates
a user analytics cookie. This cookie provides information to the Company about whether a
user has visited the Site before and helps optimize the interaction with the visitor.
Your browser will tell you if this cookie is set, and if not, one will be generated.
It allows to monitor unique users visiting the Site and to indicate the frequency of visits.
As long as a visitor is not registered on this Site with a user account, this cookie cannot
be used to identify individuals and is only used for statistical purposes. If you are registered,
we may also know the information you have already provided to us on that occasion, such as
your email address and password – these are subject to confidentiality and the provisions of
the Terms and Conditions,
the Privacy Policy and the
provisions of applicable personal data protection legislation.
At the date of this Policy, the Site does not include the possibility to create a user account.
COOKIES FOR GEOTARGETING
These cookies are used by software that determines from which country visitors to the Site
originate. The cookie is used to optimise the interaction with users and is used anonymously
and only for content targeting purposes – when you visit the page in English or another language,
you will receive ads in that language.
REGISTRATION COOKIE
When you register on the Site, we generate a cookie that tells us whether you are
already registered or not. Our servers use these cookies to show us which account you
are registered with and whether you have permission for a particular service. It also
allows us to associate any of your messages with your username. If you have not selected
the “Remember me” option, this cookie will be automatically deleted when you close your browser or computer.
ADVERTISING COOKIES
These cookies allow the Company to find out whether or not a visitor has viewed an online
advertisement, what type of advertisement it is and how much time has passed since the
visitor saw the advertisement. These cookies are also used to target online advertising,
retaining information about the content viewed and not about visitors. We may also use third
party cookies for enhanced ad targeting. These cookies are anonymous, storing information about
the content viewed, not about users. We also set anonymous cookies through other sites/apps on
which we advertise. Once we receive them, we may use them to recognize you as a visitor to that
Site and if you later visit the Site, we may provide advertising based on this information.
COOKIES FROM THIRD-PARTY ADVERTISING PROVIDERS
Some of the advertising you find on the Site belongs to third parties (such as
Locator BG Ltd’s clients and collaborators). Some of these parties use their
own anonymous cookies to analyze how many people have been exposed to a message, or
to see how many people have been exposed to the same advertisement multiple times. For
example, when you share something using the social media button on the Site, that social
network will record your activity. Third party cookies may be used to display targeted ads
to you even on other sites/apps, based on your browsing preferences recorded on the Site.
9.2. Categories of cookies used by the Site according to storage duration
Cookies are managed by web servers. The lifetime of a cookie is limited
and can vary significantly depending on the purpose for which it is placed.
SESSION COOKIES
They are temporarily stored in the web browser’s cookie folder so that it remembers them until
the visitor exits the website or closes the browser window (for example, when logging in/out
of their account or social media). Therefore, this type of cookies are used exclusively for a
single session (session cookies) and are no longer retained once the user has left the website.
PERSISTENT COOKIES
They are stored on the hard drive of a computer or device (and generally depend on
the default lifetime of the cookie). So these types of cookies are retained and reused
each time the user returns to that website until the expiry date – which can be minutes,
hours, days or even years (persistent or fixed cookies).
Persistent cookies also include those placed by a website other than the
one the visitor is currently accessing – known as ‘third party cookies’ – which
can be used anonymously to remember a user’s interests so that the most
relevant advertising can be delivered to visitors.
Cookies categorized according to the criterion of the duration of their storage by
Locator BG Ltd when the user has no other preferences (differentiated
into session cookies and persistent cookies) are indicated as such in point 1.
However, cookies can be deleted by the user at any time through browser settings.
10. Security and privacy issues
Cookies are NOT viruses!
They use plain text formats. They are not made up of pieces of code so they
cannot be executed nor can they auto-run. Consequently, they cannot be duplicated
or replicated on other networks to run or replicate again. Since they cannot perform
these functions, they cannot be considered viruses.
However, cookies can still be used for negative purposes. Because they store
information about users’ preferences and browsing history, cookies can be
used as a form of spyware, both on private sites/applications and on other
sites/applications. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this fact and
constantly mark cookies for deletion in antivirus/anti-spyware removal/scanning
procedures. Browsers generally have built-in privacy settings that offer different
levels of cookie acceptance, validity period and automatic deletion after the user
has visited a particular site/application.
As identity protection is extremely valuable and a right of every internet user, it is
best to be aware of the potential problems that cookies can create. Since they constantly
transmit information to and from the browser and website/application, if an attacker or
unauthorised person interferes with the data transmission process, the information contained
in the cookie can be intercepted. Although very rare, this can happen if the browser
connects to the server through an unencrypted network (e.g. an unsecured WiFi network).
Other cookie-based attacks are due to incorrect cookie settings on servers. If a
website does not require the browser to use exclusively encrypted channels, attackers
can use this vulnerability to trick browsers into sending information through unsecured
channels. Attackers then use the information to gain unauthorised access to certain
sites/applications. It is very important for users to be careful when choosing the
most appropriate method to protect their personal information.
11. Tips for safe and responsible browsing based on cookies
Cookies are essential for the efficient functioning of the Internet, as they help
to generate a user-friendly browsing experience, suited to each user’s preferences
and interests. Thus, given their flexibility and the fact that most of the most
visited and largest websites/applications use cookies, they are almost unavoidable.
Therefore, refusing or disabling cookies may make some sites/applications inaccessible
(will not allow the user to access the most popular and used sites/applications, including
Youtube, Gmail, Yahoo and others). Furthermore, refusing or disabling cookies does not mean
that you will no longer receive online advertising; instead, it will no longer be able to
take into account your preferences and interests, as evidenced by your browsing behaviour.
With a clear understanding of how they work and the benefits they bring, users can
take the necessary security measures to surf the Internet with confidence.
Users are invited to customize their browser cookie settings to reflect a
comfortable level of data security and cookie usage.
Setting the browser to delete individual browsing data each time the browser is closed:
If users are not bothered by cookies and are the only users of the equipment from which
the Site is accessed, they can set long time limits for storing browsing history and
personal access data (if applicable). If, however, access to the equipment is shared
between several people, it would be useful to set the browser to delete individual browsing
data each time the browser is closed. This is an option to access sites/applications
that place cookies and to delete any visit data at the end of the browsing session.
Constant installation and updating of anti-spyware applications:
Many spyware detection and prevention applications include detection of
website/application attacks. This prevents the browser from accessing sites/applications
that could exploit vulnerabilities or download dangerous software. Users are advised
to ensure that the browser they are using is always up-to-date. Many cookie-based attacks
are carried out by exploiting weaknesses in older browser versions.
12. How can I stop cookies
All modern browsers offer the possibility to change cookie settings. These settings are
usually found in the “options” or “preferences” menu of the browser. The site allows you
to set the browser to stop accepting all cookies that are not strictly necessary for the
operation of the site, or you can set the browser to accept only certain categories of cookies.
The visitor can also change at any time his choices regarding the cookies for which his
consent is required by unchecking the appropriate box.
On the Site, the settings referred to can be found in the permanently available pop-up at
the bottom of the page, where you can choose between Accepting all cookies
and Changing cookie settings manually – Select cookies by preference.
To understand these settings, the links below may be useful. Alternatively,
you can use your browser’s “Help” option for more details.
Cookie settings in Microsoft Edge
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/manage-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-view-allow-block-delete-and-use-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d
Cookie settings in Firefox
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
Cookie settings in Chrome
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en
Cookie settings in Safari
https://support.apple.com/kb/PH5042
For third-party cookie settings, see also the website:
https://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk
USEFUL LINKS ON COOKIES
Also, if you want more information about cookies and what they are used for, the following links are recommended:
Microsoft Cookies Guide
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/description-of-cookies-ad01aa7e-66c9-8ab2-7898-6652c100999d
All About Cookies
https://www.allaboutcookies.org
Privacy information related to online advertising
https://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk
13. Final provisions
This policy applies to the Company and visitors to the Site (whether registered or not).
The Company reserves the right to modify/update the content of the Site, including the
policies referred to, at its sole discretion, at any time and for any reason (including but
not limited to the occurrence of legislative or case law changes that may affect the consequences
of what is posted on the Site). Future revisions to this policy will be indicated by a change to
the “Last Updated” date at the top. After the date on which the updated policy is published, access
to the Site will constitute the user’s acceptance of those updated terms.
However, if there are significant changes that could affect the rights and freedoms of
visitors, informing them of such changes will be done by easily visible indications posted
on the Site (pop-ups) or by sending e-mails to the addresses provided if applicable and if
Locator BG Ltd has such an e-mail address without being obliged to take additional
steps to obtain it for the particular purpose of fulfilling the present. Such significant
changes will take effect for visitors within 15 days from the time of display of the pop-up
in question or transmission of the e-mail by the Company (the manner in which the information
will be made known will be decided by the Company on a case-by-case basis).
Regardless of the extent of the change, however, the responsibility for checking the content
of the Site (including the Terms and Conditions
and posted policies) to keep up to date with the latest versions remains entirely with the user.
Thus, STUDYING THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
AND THE PRIVACY POLICY,
AS WELL AS THIS COOKIES POLICY, IS A MUST FOR VISITORS EVERY TIME THE WEBSITE IS ACCESSED
AND BEFORE ANY RECORDS OR DATA PROVIDED, AS CHANGES MAY OCCUR.
This document is part of the Company’s set of security policies.
Other policies may apply to the topics addressed in this document
and will be revised as required.
