Cookie Policy

1. What are cookies?

1.1. Cookies are small files or similar technologies stored on the user's device or enabling access to information already stored on the device, e.g. in a browser, phone or computer.

1.2. In this policy, by "cookies" we also mean similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, tracking pixels, analytics tags and online identifiers.

2. When do we use cookies?

2.1. The Pragmatic Meet platform uses cookies in order to:

2.1.1. ensure the proper functioning of the service,

2.1.2. maintain the user's session after logging in,

2.1.3. remember user settings,

2.1.4. ensure the security of the service,

2.1.5. gather statistics and perform analytics,

2.1.6. measure the effectiveness of marketing activities,

2.1.7. personalise content or event recommendations, where such a feature is enabled.

3. What cookies do we collect?

3.1. Necessary cookies

3.1.1. These cookies are essential for the functioning of the platform. Without them, certain features — such as logging in, registering for an event, managing an account or securing forms — may not function properly.

3.2. Analytical cookies

3.2.1. These cookies help us understand how users use the platform, which features are most frequently used and where errors may occur.

3.2.2. Examples: Google Analytics, traffic measurement tools.

3.3. Marketing cookies

3.3.1. These cookies may be used to measure the effectiveness of advertisements, create audience groups, run remarketing campaigns or display advertisements tailored to the user's interests.

3.3.2. Examples: Meta Pixel, Google Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag.

3.4. Functional cookies

3.4.1. These cookies allow us to remember user choices, e.g. language, location, view preferences, event filters or account settings.

3.5. We use necessary cookies to ensure the functioning of the Platform; they do not require the user's consent. We use analytical, marketing and functional cookies that are not essential to the provision of the service only after obtaining the user's consent. Consent may be changed or withdrawn at any time via the cookie settings panel. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of actions taken prior to its withdrawal.

4. Consent to cookies

4.1. On the user's first visit to the platform, we display a cookie banner that allows the user to:

4.1.1. accept all cookies,

4.1.2. reject cookies other than necessary cookies,

4.1.3. select cookie categories individually.

4.2. Consent is voluntary, specific, informed and unambiguous.

5. Withdrawal or change of consent

5.1. The user may change or withdraw consent to cookies other than necessary cookies at any time.

5.2. This may be done via:

5.2.1. web browser settings,

5.2.2. deletion of cookies stored on the device.

6. Third-party cookies

6.1. Third-party provider cookies may be used on the platform, subject to the user granting the relevant consent.

7. Cookie retention period

7.1. Cookies may be:

7.1.1. session-based, deleted upon closing the browser,

7.1.2. persistent, stored for a specified period or until deleted by the user.

8. Personal data and cookies

8.1. Some cookies may involve the processing of personal data, such as an IP address, user identifier, device identifier, information about activity on the platform or data about events the user views.

8.2. Further information about the processing of personal data can be found in the Pragmatic Meet Privacy Policy.

9. Transfer of data outside the EEA

9.1. If we use technology providers located outside the European Economic Area, data may be transferred to third countries. In such cases, we apply the required legal safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, an adequacy decision or other mechanisms provided for by the GDPR.

10. How to manage cookies in the browser?

10.1. The user may manage cookies independently in their browser settings, including blocking or deleting cookies.

10.2. Restricting necessary cookies may affect the functioning of the platform, e.g. by preventing login, registration for an event or use of the account.

10.3. The user may change or withdraw consent at any time via the cookie settings panel available at the following link: [Cookie settings].

11. Changes to the cookie policy

11.1. We may update this cookie policy, in particular in the event of:

11.1.1. changes in the law,

11.1.2. changes to the analytical or marketing tools used,

11.1.3. changes to Platform features,

11.1.4. changes to technology providers.

12. Currency of the policy

12.1. The current version of the policy is always available on the Pragmatic Meet platform.