Cookie Policy for KAPO GROUP s.r.o.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit them. They serve essential technical functions, such as enabling secure navigation, remembering preferences, optimizing performance, or analyzing visitor behavior. Cookies may also support personalization, analytics, and security features necessary for the website to function properly.

Cookies themselves do not identify you directly, but they can associate your session or device with other data, forming part of a broader user profile if combined with other identifiers. KAPO GROUP processes cookies in strict accordance with the principles of data minimization, purpose limitation, and lawful consent.

2. Categories of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are indispensable for the technical operation and security of the website. They enable functions such as secure login, form submissions, load balancing, and session management. As permitted by Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive, these cookies do not require user consent and are automatically stored when you access the site.

2.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember your preferences, such as language selection, display settings, or login status, to provide a consistent and customized experience. These may be stored only with your explicit consent and can be withdrawn at any time.

2.3 Analytical and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect aggregated, anonymized data to help us understand how visitors interact with our site, including which pages are visited most often, how users navigate between sections, and what improvements enhance usability. All analytical cookies are deployed only after obtaining your opt-in consent under GDPR Article 6(1)(a).

2.4 Marketing and Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by external providers to deliver targeted advertising, enable social media integrations, or measure campaign effectiveness. KAPO GROUP does not sell or share data collected through cookies with third parties for unrelated purposes. Third-party providers process such data under their own privacy frameworks, and we ensure compliance through contractual safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses).

3. Purpose of Cookie Usage

We employ cookies strictly for legitimate and transparent purposes, including:

• Ensuring secure and stable website operation;
• Analyzing anonymous traffic metrics to optimize performance and navigation;
• Enhancing user interface, personalization, and accessibility;
• Supporting marketing automation, lead tracking, and conversion analysis (where consented);
• Detecting and preventing fraud, misuse, or technical faults;
• Ensuring legal compliance and network security.

4. Third-Party Services and Tools

The following third-party services may place cookies on your device when using our website:

4.1 Google Analytics

Used to analyze aggregate visitor behavior, including session duration, navigation paths, and traffic sources. The collected data are anonymized before analysis.

• Provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
• Data processed: IP addresses (anonymized), device identifiers, browser type, operating system, and usage statistics.
• Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

4.2 Google reCAPTCHA

Deployed to protect forms from spam and automated abuse by distinguishing human users from bots. This service collects behavioral and technical data to validate legitimacy.

For details, refer to Google Privacy Policy and Google Cookie Policy.

KAPO GROUP is not responsible for data processed by third-party cookies. Any transfer of data to non-EU entities is safeguarded by Standard Contractual Clauses in line with Articles 44–49 GDPR.

5. Cookie Retention

Cookies are stored for the duration necessary to fulfill their purpose:

• Session cookies – deleted automatically once the browser is closed;
• Persistent cookies – retained for the duration indicated in the cookie settings or until you delete them manually. The retention period shall not exceed 13 months under EU recommendations.

6. Managing Cookie Preferences

You have full control over the storage and use of cookies. You can:

• Withdraw or modify your consent at any time through the website's cookie banner or settings panel;
• Delete existing cookies through your browser settings;
• Block new cookies from being placed on your device;
• Restrict cookies to session-only storage;
• Block cookies from specific third-party providers.

Note that disabling some cookies may limit functionality, and certain sections of the site may not operate as intended.

To opt out of Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Legal Basis and Compliance

Our cookie processing is based on the following lawful bases under Article 6 GDPR:

• Consent for analytical and marketing cookies (Art. 6(1)(a));
• Legitimate interest for strictly necessary and security cookies (Art. 6(1)(f));

All processing complies with the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) and Slovak Act No. 452/2021 Coll. on Electronic Communications.

8. Updates to This Policy

KAPO GROUP reserves the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or business practices. The latest version will always be available on this page with an updated effective date.

We encourage you to review this document periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and data protection practices.

9. Contact Information

Effective date: 2025 | Compliant with GDPR (Reg. EU 2016/679), ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC, and Slovak Act No. 452/2021 Coll.