Welcome to https://thegeekgathering.org/ (the “Site”). This “The Geek Gathering” Cookie Policy (“Cookie Policy”) explains what are “cookies” and how we use them. You should read this policy so you can understand what type of cookies we use, the information we collect using cookies, and how that information is used. One of the ultimate intentions of this Cookie Policy is to transparently inform you of our cookie policy and your rights regarding these actions. This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.
For the purposes of this document “We”, “us”, “the TGG” refers to our non-profit organization The Geek Gathering Association (Hereinafter referred to as the: “TGG”) owner of the Site, with headquarters at Zagrebačka 1, 31000 Osijek, Republic of Croatia, registered under the reg.no: 14005028 at the Croatian Association Registry.
What are cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data, stored in text files, that are stored on your computer or other devices by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the Site owners and to remember you and your preferences. Cookies may be set by the site that you are visiting, or by third parties, such as those who serve content or provide advertising or analytics services on the website.
Generally, cookies do not hold any information that allows us to identify you as an individual, instead, it allows us to identify a browser or an individual's device.
How we use cookies
We do not use cookies of any kind.
From time to time we may integrate third-party services to our Website and these third parties could be using cookies.
Notwithstanding the previous facts, and being a diligent geek, we would like to inform you about the nature of cookies and how these could influence your rights.
Some cookies are necessary for technical reasons; some enable a personalized experience for both visitors and registered users, and some allow the display of advertising from selected third-party networks. Some of these cookies may be set when a page is loaded, or when a visitor takes a particular action (clicking the “like” or “follow” button on a post, for example).
We will not use information stored using cookies of the third parties, nor we will ask such third parties to transmit any information to us collected via cookies on their websites.
How long they last
Cookies may be either "session" or "persistent." A session cookie expires (i.e., is deleted) when you close your browser. A persistent cookie remains until it expires or you delete the cookies via your browser settings. Expiration dates are set in the cookies themselves and may vary in length, depending on the purpose of the cookie.
Types of cookies that could be in use at third-parties websites
Necessary cookies
These cookies are used for technical reasons and are necessary to enable the website to operate efficiently so that you can navigate the website with ease and use specific features. These include, for example, cookies that help us to debug any errors. Some websites may not operate effectively if these cookies are blocked or disabled.
These Cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around these websites and use their features, such as communicating through the chat form. Without these Cookies, the services you have asked for, may not be provided.
Statistics cookies
These cookies record your visit to the website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We will use this information to make the Site and the advertising displayed on it (if any) more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose in order to offer you the services/products you prefer.
Advertising or Targeting Cookies
These cookies use information about your browsing in order to make advertising more relevant to you and your needs. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of our digital advertising campaigns. They are placed by third-party advertising networks on our behalf and with our permission. You can opt out of these and continue to use the site.
Manage Cookies
You can delete cookies any time you want by using the settings in your web browser.
You can also choose to disable cookies from your web browser, but this would mean that our website and other websites that you access may not function properly. If you do this, a potential result is that you may not be able to use all functionalities of the website.
For changing your browser’s cookie settings you can usually find these settings in the “options” or “preferences” menu of your browser.
The following links may be helpful, or you can use the “Help” option in your browser.
Cookie settings in Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en&ref_topic=14666
Cookie settings in Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/hr-hr/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies#ie=ie-10
Cookie settings in Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer?redirectlocale=en-US&redirectslug=Cookies
Cookie settings in Safari web and iOS:
https://support.apple.com/hr-hr/HT201265
https://support.apple.com/hr-hr/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Cookie settings in Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
Further information on deleting or controlling cookies and the impacts of such actions can be found at www.aboutcookies.org or https://www.allaboutcookies.org/
Support
If you have any additional questions regarding topics not covered in this Cookie Policy, feel free to contact us at [email protected] managed by the DPO.
You can also write us to the following address:
The Geek Gathering Association
Zagrebačka 1,
31000 Osijek,
ATT: DPO Feđa Ivanšić
Republic of Croatia