Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy defines how cookies, localStorage and similar technologies are used on the GeoMatcher website. The document applies to data collected automatically when the website is visited and should be read together with the requirements of the legislation of the Russian Federation governing personal data.
Important: as of the publication date of this page, the website uses only a technical localStorage entry to remember that the cookie banner was closed for a period of 1 hour. Advertising pixels and third-party analytics counters are not enabled on the website. If new technologies are introduced, this page must be updated before or at the same time as their deployment.
1. Definitions
Cookie means a small piece of data that a website may store in the user’s browser. LocalStorage means a browser-based storage mechanism used to remember user states and interface settings. Similar technologies means technical means that allow a browser, device or session state to be recognised.
2. What data may be collected automatically
- technical identifiers of cookies and/or localStorage entries;
- IP address, browser details, operating system version, browser language and device type;
- the address of the visited page, the traffic source, and the date and time of access to the website;
- information about actions on the website if analytics tools are connected in the future and the user is properly informed.
3. Technologies actually used on the website
| Name / key | Type | Purpose | Retention period | Necessity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| geomatcher-cookie-banner-closed-at | LocalStorage / technical entry | To remember that the cookie notice was closed so that it is not shown again for 1 hour | 1 hour from the moment the notice is closed | Technically necessary for correct interface behaviour |
4. Purposes for which cookies and similar technologies are used
- for the correct operation of the interface and website navigation;
- for storing technical user settings;
- for improving website usability;
- for analysing website usage only if analytics services are actually connected and there is an appropriate legal basis.
5. Legal basis for processing
If automatically collected data constitutes personal data or allows the user to be identified directly or indirectly, such data is processed in accordance with Federal Law No. 152-FZ of 27 July 2006 “On Personal Data”. Where the legislation of the Russian Federation requires the user’s consent for such processing, the relevant consent must be obtained in the proper form before the processing begins or at the moment it begins.
Clicking the “Close” button in the cookie notice records that the user has read this Policy in relation to the technical cookies used by the website in its current version.
6. Transfer to third parties
As of the publication date of this Policy, the website does not transfer cookie identifiers to advertising networks and does not use third-party advertising pixels. If external analytics or service solutions are added, the list of such parties, the purposes of transfer and the data involved will be reflected in advance in this Policy and, where necessary, in other mandatory website documents.
7. Retention periods and deletion
The current technical entry geomatcher-cookie-banner-closed-at is stored in the user’s browser for no more than 1 hour from the moment the banner is closed. The user may also delete it manually through browser settings or by clearing website data. After that period expires, the entry no longer has a practical effect and the notice is displayed again.
8. User control over cookies
- the user may delete cookies and localStorage entries through browser settings;
- the user may prohibit the storage of cookies in whole or in part;
- after technical data is deleted, certain interface elements may behave differently, including the repeated display of the cookie notice.
9. User rights
If automatically collected data constitutes personal data, the user has the right to request information about its processing, require correction, blocking or deletion of the data, and withdraw consent in cases where processing is based on consent. Requests may be sent to: 1@smgs.ru.
10. Protective measures
The operator implements legal, organisational and technical measures aimed at complying with the legislation of the Russian Federation on personal data to the extent applicable to the technologies actually used on the website.
11. Changes to the Policy
The operator may update this Policy if the set of cookies used changes, new services are added, website functionality changes, or the requirements of the legislation of the Russian Federation change. The current version is always available at /en/cookie.
12. Operator contact details
Website operator of GeoMatcher: Alexander Nikolaevich Khokhlov.
Contact email: 1@smgs.ru.