This Policy applies to the websites operated by Asseco Business Solutions S.A.
You have entered the website (“Website”) of Asseco Business Solutions S.A., a company with its registered office at ul. Konrada Wallenroda 4c, 20-607 Lublin, Poland, hereinafter “AssecoBS” or “Company.”
This Policy contains information about how cookies work on the Website and when, how and why AssecoBS and its external partners take advantage of them. Almost all cookies collect and store some form of personal data about the user; therefore, this Policy also describes the personal data that AssecoBS processes or shares with other entities when using cookies. It also addresses user data protection rights related to the cookies.
CONTROLLER
The Controller of your personal data is Asseco Business Solutions S.A., having its registered office in Lublin, at ul. Konrada Wallenroda 4c, 20-607 Lublin, registered in the Companies’ Register at District Court Lublin-East, seated in Świdnik, 6th Economic Department of the National Court Register, under KRS no.: 0000028257, tax ID NIP: 522-26-12-717, business ID REGON 17293003 (“Controller”)
In relation to cookies placed on the Website by third parties, these parties may also be personal data controllers, which means that they may also be held legally liable to the user for their personal data which they have obtained. For more information, please go to “Cooperation with Third Parties and Legal Basis for Data Processing.” Information regarding the processing of personal data in connection with the Website is contained in AssecoBS’s Privacy Policy.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are saved on the user’s computer or mobile device (e.g. smartphone, tablet) when visiting the Website. The files store various information about the user as well as about their browsing preferences, device, and web page settings. Typically, cookies contain the name of the source website, the time of storage on the user’s end device, and a unique number.
Due to their role and specific nature, cookies have been regulated in domestic and EU laws. Discussed below are some legal aspects regarding cookies and their role in the Privacy Policy.
Obligations regarding cookies have been laid down in Article 399 of the Act of 12 July 2024 – Electronic Communications Law.
In general, every website or online store uses cookies. Some are essential for the functioning of the website or store, while others support the service provider, for example, to supply specific content to the user, as mentioned earlier.
COOKIE SETTINGS AND MANAGEMENT
The settings of most popular web browsers allow the storage of all types of cookies.
These settings can be managed:
- by configuration tools provided by web browser operators. Using these tools, the user can partially (e.g. temporarily) or completely disable cookies on their device. In the latter case, however, this may reduce the capability of some services or functionalities of the Website.
Detailed information on how to modify cookie settings and how to delete cookies is available on the help sites of the most popular web browsers (check the links below):
- from the cookie consent pop-up (cookie information banner) displayed upon loading the Website’s landing page. The “Allow All” option results in saving and using all cookies saved on the user’s end device. The pop-up also permits the selection of cookie types to be saved, which is discussed below.
The user has the right to withdraw their cookie consent for the Website at any time. One of the ways to do it is through the “Change Settings” option available in the cookie information banner.
Please, keep in mind that deactivating the use of cookies, enabling a cookie warning notice or failure to accept cookie settings may cause issues in using selected functionalities of the Website.
COOKIE TYPES
The Website collects the following types of cookies:
- time of storage in the user’s browser:
- session cookies are temporary files stored on the user’s end device until logout, leaving the web page, closing the software (web browser), or manual removal.
- persistent cookies are files stored on the user’s end device for the duration configured in cookie settings or until removed by the user.
PURPOSE OF USE
- essential: such cookies are necessary for the proper operation of a website; the cookie files are processed on the basis of the legitimate interest pursued by the controller (Article 6(1(f) GDPR);
- functional: such cookies allow the user to store some selected settings and personalize the interface, e.g. user’s preferred language or region, the font size, the web page look-and-feel, etc.; the cookie files are processed based on user’s freely given consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR);
- analytics: such cookies allow the tracking of web page traffic, analyse user’s preferences, analyse user interaction with the web page, enable interactions with external networks and platforms; the cookie files are processed based on user’s freely given consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR);
- targeting: such cookies allow the adaptation of advertisement and marketing content to user’s preferences as well as enabling targeted marketing campaigns; the cookie files are processed based on user’s freely given consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
CURRENT COOKIE LIST
Detailed information about cookies [file name, file provider, file type, file storage period] is included in the Website’s cookie banner (Cookiebot bar).
COOKIE STORAGE DURATION
Cookies used on the Website are stored in accordance with the following rules:
- essential: persistent and session cookies (deleted upon closing the window) stored for 30 days;
- functional: persistent and session cookies (deleted upon closing the window) stored up to one year;
- analytics: session cookies (deleted upon closing the window) stored from one day up to two years;
- targeting: session cookies (deleted upon closing the window) stored from one day up to one year.
COOPERATION WITH THIRD PARTIES AND LEGAL BASIS FOR DATA PROCESSING
With respect to cookies used on the Website, AssecoBS relies, upon the user’s consent, on the following key suppliers of operational, analytical, and marketing communication tools:
Google, Inc.
Information generated by cookies about how the Website is used (including the user’s IP address) may be transferred to and stored on Google-owned servers in the United States of America. Google uses this information to analyse visitors’ interaction with the Website, to prepare usage reports, and to provide other services relating to any Website activity and Internet usage. Google may also share this information with third parties if so required by the law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s request. The user may disable cookies on the Website in accordance with the instruction or by changing the relevant browser settings. More information on the effects of the said transfer can be found in the Privacy Policy.
The Website employs Google Analytics provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). It uses cookies to analyse how the Website is used.
The following modules are active on the Website:
Google Analytics
The module manages account status and monitors performance; it supplies information on audiences, active users, user browser data, audience analysis, visit quality, conversion probability, comparative reports, demographics and interests, user flow reports, and Google Ads (formerly AdWords) reports.
Information generated by cookies about how the Website is used (including the user’s IP address) may be transferred to and stored on Google-owned servers in the United States of America. More information on the effects of the said transfer can be found in the
Privacy Policy.
To disable tracking by Google Analytics on the Website, go to:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Detailed information on the modules listed above and the processing of personal data by Google can be found on:
https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners
http://www.google.com/intl/en/privacy/privacy-policy.html
Google Ads
The Website utilises Google Ads, an advertising system that enables the distribution of advertising content via Google-owned channels. For example, Google Ads collects the following types of data: search queries from search engines, user activity tracked on other websites. Data collected by Google Ads generally does not enable unambiguous user identification.
Detailed information on Google Ads is contained in Google’s Privacy Policy at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy i
https://business.safety.google/privacy/
The user can opt out of being tracked by Google Ads by setting the browser accordingly.
For more information on how to opt out of Google Ads tracking, go to:
https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/32050
PageSpeed Insights
The Website utilises the PageSpeed Insights tool to analyse users’ impressions regarding the speed, method, and quality of the Website pages experience. The tool provides feedback on how to improve and optimise the Website and adapt it to users’ expectations in terms of ease of use, accessibility, and, above all, performance and speed.
Google Marketing Platform
Along with Google Ads supplied by Google, the Website utilises the remarketing function offered by Google Analytics.
Remarketing is an advertising mechanism.
It is targeted at users who have already visited the Website. Thanks to cookie-driven mechanisms, the function measures the user’s interest in a specific product or service, based on which they receive targeted marketing communication. Such communication is displayed during the user’s interaction with the Google search engine and while browsing websites or interacting with social networking channels.
Users can disable the remarketing function on their devices on their own by using the opt-out option at:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads/onweb/
Detailed information on the processing and protection of personal data by Google is provided in Google’ Privacy Policy at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
AssecoBS also employs other tools related to the Google search engine with a view to optimally providing any current and future users with information about the Company’s services.
Microsoft Corporation
Information generated by cookies about how the Website is used (including the user’s IP address) may be transferred to and stored on Microsoft-owned servers due to the use of Microsoft Ads (also known as Bing Ads). The Microsoft Ads advertising environment is similar to that of Google’s. Campaigns, optimised for target recipients, are displayed in the Bing, Aol and Yahoo search engines, in Amazon Kindle, Apple Siri and Microsoft Cortana, or in Microsoft partner networks and related tools (e.g. Microsoft 365 and its individual apps, e.g. MS Outlook).
Detailed information on how Microsoft processes personal data can be found on:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement
Meta Platforms Inc.
The Website uses analytical cookies, tracking pixels, and other technologies vended by Meta Platforms, Inc. (“Meta”). They enable the collection or retrieval of data from the Website. This data may then be used by Meta for advertising targeting and measurement services. Meta-collected information may be transferred to and stored on servers in the United States of America. More information on the effects of the said transfer can be found in the Privacy Policy.
After withdrawing consent to targeting cookies (as described above) via the consent banner on the Website or after disabling the collection of cookies in the browser settings, Meta will cease to collect and use such information. Detailed information on how Meta processes personal data can be found at:
https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
Facebook Piksel
The Website utilises the Facebook Pixel function provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. Facebook Pixel is a concise code embedded in web pages to measure the effectiveness of displayed ads based on the analysis of user activity. Facebook Pixel helps target ads at preferred audiences, automatically configure marketing messages, and measure the effects of displayed ads.
Lookalike Audiences
The Website utilises Facebook’s advanced functionality of Lookalike Audiences (similar target recipients). It is used for digital marketing and helps reach potential customers who are similar the Website’s existing users.
Other service providers on the Website
Information about all cookies used on the Website is available on the cookies banner. It shows relevant parameters, solution providers, and other data concerning the cookies.
AssecoBS strives to select such cookies for its Website as to optimally tailor its functionality, the processing of essential information, and the solutions offered to users. The user may freely choose which cookie types they wish to use by adjusting the browser settings accordingly or following the relevant instruction. It is also possible to disable cookies on the Website altogether. However, be advised that such a choice may cause the Website to offer a substandard functionality, and the user will not be able to take advantage of many of its elements and functions.
MISCELLANEOUS
For more information on how we process users’ personal data, as well as on how to request access to data and exercise personal data-related rights, please read Asseco BS’s Privacy Policy.
All matters related to cookies can be discussed with the Controller. For cookie-related inquiries, please write to: odo@assecobs.pl
We keep growing our competence, upgrade processes, and audit the adopted data processing model and security measures on a regular basis. This may lead to new and updated communication intended for users. It will be made available here. AssecoBS reserves the right of updates thereto. The Cookie Policy may also be subject to modification in the wake of changes to applicable law or the scope of cookies used.
Information about any amendments to the policy documents will be published on the Website under the Polityka Cookies tab.
updated: 1 Jan 2025