Cookies Policy

I. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are and what type of cookies ECOVIS ProventusLaw advokatų kontora Kvainauskas, Andziulytė ir partneriai, registered at  Mėsinių str. 5, Vilnius, LT-01133, Lithuania (hereinafter – ‘we’ or ‘Law Firm’) uses, when you visit our website https://ecovis.lt/ (hereinafter – ‘the Website’), the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used.

II. How can you contact us?

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or any comments, or requests, please contact us by sending an email to: [email protected] or by writing:

ECOVIS ProventusLaw law firm Kvainauskas, Andziulytė ir partneriai

Mėsinių str. 5, Vilnius, LT-01133, Lithuania.

III. What are cookies?

Cookies and other similar technologies are small text files generated by a website and saved by your browser when you visit various websites on the internet. We use cookies on our Website too. We might also use other similar technologies such as web beacons, tags, scripts, pixels, local storage etc. for the purposes described herein (for convenience all such technologies shall be referred to as ‘cookies’).

With the help of cookies, the Website recognizes the user’s device (e.g., the next time the user visits the same website) and can be used to determine the user’s behaviour and habits on the Internet.

IV. What cookies do we use?

There are different types of cookies. Some cookies are used directly on our Website, other cookies may be used by third-parties, which store cookies on our Website. Cookies used directly by our Website are called ‘first-party cookies‘. Data collected by first-party cookies can be accessed only by us. ‘Third Party Cookies‘ are cookies that are placed on our Website when we use external services.

Some cookies are allocated to your device only for the duration of your visit to the Website. These cookies are called ‘session cookies‘. Session cookies expire automatically when the visitor’s session ends and the browser closes.

Another type of cookies, known as ‘persistent cookies‘ are text files that a web server sends to your web browser that is stored by your web browser until it expires (unless you delete it before it expires).

We have 4 varieties of cookies which operate on our Website:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies – allow core website functionality such as user login and account management. The website cannot be used properly without strictly necessary cookies. These cookies are essential and do not require your consent. (The legal basis for the use of essential cookies is the legitimate interest of the Data Controller (Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation).
  • Performance cookies – are used to see how visitors use the website, eg. analytics cookies. Those cookies cannot be used to directly identify a certain visitor. Legal basis: your consent. (The legal basis for the use of cookies, for which consent is given, is the user’s consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation).
  • Targeting cookies – are used to identify visitors between different websites, eg. content partners, banner networks. Those cookies may be used by companies to build a profile of visitor interests or show relevant ads on other websites. Legal basis: your consent. (The legal basis for the use of cookies, for which consent is given, is the user’s consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation).
  • Functionality cookies – are used to remember visitor information on the website, eg. language, timezone, enhanced content. Legal basis: your consent. (The legal basis for the use of cookies, for which consent is given, is the user’s consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation).

A more detailed and updated list of cookies used on our website, as well as the option to manage your preferences, is available in the cookie settings, located in the cookie banner under the “Cookie Declaration” section.

Third-Party Websites’ Cookies

Our Website may display content from the external service providers, such as YouTube, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, used their ‘Like’ button, or the link to them. These third-party cookie policies will apply when you view the content by clicking the button or link provided. You can find more information about the cookie policies of these third parties here:

Our Website may contain links to other third party websites. We do not control how cookies are placed on third party websites, even if you are directed to them from our Website. If clicking on a link from our Website takes you to other websites, it is advised to pay special attention to the cookies the third parties use.

V. Changing Cookie Settings and Withdrawing Consent

You can change your cookie settings at any time and choose which cookies you consent to accept, or withdraw your consent. You can withdraw your consent to the use of cookies (except for strictly necessary cookies) at any time by changing your choice in the Cookie Settings section of the Website and deleting the cookies stored in your browser settings.

  • There are many ways you can manage cookies:

Cookie Settings on Our Website To control the cookies we use, you can choose your cookie settings in the notification banner before you begin browsing our Website.

In the notification banner, you can control all cookies placed on our Website, except for strictly necessary cookies.

To view, update, or change your cookie consent, use the cookie settings found in the cookie banner.

2) Your Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to change your cookie settings. To help you understand how to use these settings, the following links may be helpful, but in any case, you can use the “Help” function in your browser for more information:

Cookie settings in the Internet Explorer browser: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies

Cookie settings in the Firefox browser: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop?redirectlocale=en-US&redirectslug=enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences

Cookie settings in the Chrome browser: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en

If you delete cookies, all settings controlled by these cookies will be erased, and you will need to recreate them when you visit our Website again. Without necessary cookies, our Website may not function properly.

VI. Data Transfers to Third Countries

transferred to third parties, i.e., outside the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA). We only transfer your personal data to trusted third parties and solely for the purpose of properly fulfilling the objectives of personal data processing. Such data transfers are necessary to ensure the functionality of our website, analytical features (e.g., using Google Analytics, Meta (Facebook), or other third-party tools).

The European Commission may decide that a third country ensures an adequate level of personal data protection (“adequacy decision”). In such cases, data may be transferred without additional safeguards.

It is noteworthy that on July 10, 2023, the European Commission adopted an adequacy decision regarding data transfers to the United States, approving the EU–US Data Privacy Framework. Based on this decision, data may be transferred between EU organizations and certified US entities.

The list of certified organizations can be found here.

VI. Rights of the Data Subject

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

  • To be informed about the processing of your personal data (Articles 12–14 of the GDPR);
  • To access your personal data being processed (Article 15 of the GDPR);
  • To request the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning you (Article 16 of the GDPR);
  • To request the erasure of your personal data (“the right to be forgotten”) (Article 17 of the GDPR);
  • To object to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation, when data are processed based on the legitimate interests of the data controller or a third party, unless the data controller demonstrates compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims (Article 21 of the GDPR);
  • To restrict the processing of your data (Article 18 of the GDPR).

You can find detailed information about all data subject rights in our Privacy Policy, available here.

VIII. How may we update this Cookies Policy?

We are constantly working to improve and enhance our services, so this Policy may be changed from time to time. Latest and most up-to-date version of the Policy can be found on our Website.