Cookie Policy

Last updated: 4 September 2025
Scope of application: European Union / European Economic Area (including Estonia)

This Cookie Policy explains our principles and practices regarding cookies and similar technologies (pixel tags, SDKs, local/session storage, etc.) used on the technologyworld.tech website and related online services operated by TECHNOLOGY WORLD OÜ (“Company”, “we” or “controller”). The Policy has been prepared in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ePrivacy rules.

1) Data Controller

2) Scope and Definitions

  • Cookie: Small text files placed in your browser. Session cookies are deleted when you close the browser; persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period.
  • Similar technologies: Mechanisms for storing/reading data such as pixel tags, web beacons, SDKs, and local/session storage.
  • Third-party cookie: Cookies set by providers other than technologyworld.tech (e.g., analytics/advertising partners).

3) Legal Basis

Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent to the extent they are “strictly necessary for the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network” or for providing an information society service explicitly requested by the user, under ePrivacy. Processing may rely on GDPR Art. 6(1)(b), (c) or legitimate interests under Art. 6(1)(f).

Non-essential cookies (functional, analytics, marketing) are enabled only with your prior explicit consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).

4) Cookie Categories and Purposes

Category Purpose Example cookies / data Retention (typical) Consent
Necessary Session management, security (e.g., CSRF), load balancing, fraud prevention. XSRF-TOKEN, laravel_session, non-identifying error indicators. For the session / up to 12 months Not required (limited to what is strictly necessary)
Functional Personalising the experience (language/location preferences, accessibility settings). Language/localisation keys, UI preferences. 6–12 months Yes
Analytics Measuring site performance and usage; anonymised statistics. Page-view counters, session/visit identifiers (with IP anonymisation). 6–13 months Yes
Marketing Interest-based advertising, retargeting, social media embeds. Ad identifiers, cross-site tracking tokens. 3–13 months Yes

Cookie names, durations and providers may be updated as the stack evolves. The latest list will be published on this page.

5) Managing Cookie Preferences and Consent

  • Use the cookie banner at the bottom of the page to choose “Accept all”, “Reject all” or “Manage preferences”.
  • Acceptance and refusal options are of equal prominence; non-essential categories are not pre-ticked by default.
  • You can <strong>withdraw or update</strong> your consent at any time:
  • Our consent records store the consent version, choices, timestamp and a Consent ID. Retention: 180 days.

6) Third-Party Providers

The tools of the following providers are enabled only with your consent. Detailed cookie sets, purposes and retention times are described in the providers’ policies.

  • Analytics: (e.g., Google Analytics or Matomo)
  • Marketing / Social: (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insights, YouTube embeds)
  • Functional: Map/audio/video embedding services

7) International Data Transfers

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the EU/EEA. Such transfers are supported by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), binding corporate rules, or equivalent safeguards. Details are available in the providers’ policies and/or upon request.

8) Managing Cookies via Your Browser

Most browsers let you delete, block or allow cookies for specific sites. Disabling cookies in your browser may cause some features of our site to not function properly.

9) Your GDPR Rights

  • Access (Art. 15), Rectification (Art. 16), Erasure (Art. 17), Restriction (Art. 18), Portability (Art. 20), and Objection (Art. 21).
  • Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw consent (withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal).
  • For requests, contact us at info@technologyworld.tech. We may need to verify your identity.

10) Right to Complain and Supervisory Authority

You may lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. In Estonia, the competent authority is the Andmekaitse Inspektsioon (Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate). You may also complain to the authority in your country of residence.

11) Children’s Data

Our services are generally intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 via cookies without parental consent. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the data within a reasonable time.

12) Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy due to stack/provider changes or legal updates. We will revise the “Last updated” date and, where appropriate, ask for your consent again via the Cookie Preferences (e.g., material changes in category/retention/purpose).

13) Contact

  • Email: info@technologyworld.tech
  • Postal address: Harju maakond, Tallinn, Kesklinna linnaosa, Joe tn 3-406, 10151, Estonia
  • Data controller: TECHNOLOGY WORLD OÜ

Annex: Common Necessary Cookies Used on Our Site

  • XSRF-TOKEN — Purpose: CSRF protection. Duration: Session / depends on server configuration.
  • cookie_consent — Purpose: Remembering consent preferences (by category) and consent version. Duration: 180 days.

This document does not constitute legal advice. For company-specific risks and obligations, please consult your legal counsel.