Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites function more efficiently and to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, ApexLounge) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable features or functionality to be provided on or through the website by third parties.

2. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for several reasons:

• Essential Functionality: Some cookies are essential for the operation of our Website
• Performance and Analytics: We use cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Website
• Personalization: Cookies help us remember your preferences and settings
• Security: Certain cookies help us maintain the security of our Website
• Communication: Cookies help us deliver relevant content and communications

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website. They help us know which pages are most and least popular and see how visitors move around the Website.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

3.4 Communication Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertising and communications that are more relevant to you and your interests.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use several third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze Website usage and improve our services. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our Website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Website is transmitted to and stored by Google.

You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

4.2 Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

We use CDNs to deliver fonts, scripts, and other resources efficiently. These services may set cookies to optimize content delivery and performance.

4.3 Social Media Plugins

Our Website may include social media features and widgets. These features may collect your IP address, the page you are visiting on our Website, and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly.

5. How Long Do Cookies Stay on My Device?

The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it is a "persistent" or "session" cookie:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain on your device until you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period of time specified in the cookie, or until you delete them

Our cookie retention periods vary based on their purpose:

• Essential cookies: Session to 1 year
• Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
• Functional cookies: 30 days to 1 year
• Communication cookies: 30 to 90 days

6. How Can You Control Cookies?

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our footer.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can typically:

• View what cookies are stored on your device and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from particular sites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close the browser

6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

6.4 Mobile Devices

For mobile devices, cookie controls are typically found in your browser's settings menu. The exact location varies by device and browser version.

6.5 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you disable cookies, some functionality of our Website may not work correctly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the Website to function.

7. Cookie Management Tools

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

When we update this policy, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify you through our Website or by email if the changes are significant
• Obtain fresh consent where required by law

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

9. Legal Basis for Cookie Processing

Under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR, we process cookies based on:

• Consent: For non-essential cookies, we obtain your explicit consent
• Legitimate Interest: For essential cookies necessary for Website functionality
• Performance of Contract: For cookies necessary to provide requested services

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Czech Office for Personal Data Protection or your local data protection authority if you believe our use of cookies violates applicable data protection laws.