Cookie Policy
Green Card Agency (EU / Poland)
1. What Cookies Are and Why They Are Used
Cookies are small text files stored on the user’s device when visiting a website. They allow us to:
- ensure proper website functionality,
- remember user preferences (for example, language settings),
- analyse website usage,
- where consent is provided — display relevant advertising.
The use of cookies is regulated by the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.
When visiting the website for the first time, the user is presented with a banner and may:
- accept all cookies,
- reject non-essential cookies,
- configure cookie categories.
Consent may be withdrawn at any time through the “Cookie Settings” section.
2. Cookie Categories
2.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential)
These cookies do not require consent because they are necessary for the operation of the website.
Examples:
| Name | Retention Period | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | up to 12 months | Stores the user’s cookie preferences |
| NEXT_LOCALE / lang | up to 12 months | Stores language settings |
| session / security | session / up to 12 months | Security and form functionality |
Disabling these cookies may affect the proper operation of the website.
2.2 Analytics (Statistics) — Only with Consent
These cookies are used to analyse user behaviour and improve the website.
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Google Analytics
Cookies used:
- _ga — user identifier (up to 2 years)
- _ga_* — session status
Features:
- IP anonymisation is enabled
- data is not used for direct identification
- data may be transferred outside the EU using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC)
Important: without user consent, Google Analytics is not loaded.
2.3 Marketing Cookies — Only with Consent
These cookies are used for personalised advertising and measuring campaign effectiveness.
Within the EU, the following services are commonly used:
- Google Ads
- Meta Pixel
Purpose:
- tracking traffic sources
- retargeting
- measuring conversions
Retention periods are determined by the providers (usually up to 13–24 months).
2.4 Functional Cookies
These cookies improve the user experience by enabling:
- saving preferences,
- A/B testing,
- interface localisation.
3. Cookie Management
The user may:
- modify settings through the “Cookie Settings” section,
- delete cookies through browser settings,
- restrict data processing.
Advertising preference management links:
Rejecting cookies may limit certain website functionalities.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Consent is:
- freely given,
- specific,
- informed,
- revocable at any time.
| Category | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Necessary | Legitimate interest (website operation) |
| Analytics | User consent |
| Marketing | User consent |
5. Transfer of Data to Third Parties
Data may be transferred to:
- analytics providers (Google),
- advertising platforms (Meta, Google),
- IT service providers.
Transfers outside the EU are carried out in compliance with GDPR requirements (SCC).
6. Retention Period
Cookies are stored as follows:
- session cookies — until the browser is closed,
- persistent cookies — up to 24 months (or until deleted by the user).
7. User Rights
In accordance with the GDPR, the user has the right to:
- access personal data,
- rectification,
- erasure,
- restriction of processing,
- data portability,
- withdraw consent.
A complaint may be submitted to the
Latvian Data State Inspectorate.
8. Policy Updates
This Policy may be updated from time to time. The current version is published on the website.