Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Talents Generator Factory OÜ (“TGF”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website. It applies in addition to our Privacy Policy.

1) Controller

Talents Generator Factory OÜ (Reg. Number: 00016641652), based in Sepapaja 6, 15551 Tallinn, Estonia, is the data controller for the processing of personal data related to cookies on this website. Contact details are available in the website footer.

2) What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit it. Cookies can be:

• Session cookies, which are automatically deleted when you close your browser; or
• Persistent cookies, which remain stored until their expiry date or until you delete them.

Similar technologies (such as local storage, pixel tags, or SDKs) may also be used for comparable purposes.

3) Legal basis for processing

Under Article 6 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Strictly necessary cookies are processed based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) in providing you with a secure, functioning website that you explicitly request.
• All other cookies (for example, functional or third-party cookies) are used only on the basis of your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), which you can withdraw at any time.

4) Consent management

When you first visit the site, a banner will appear allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies;
• Reject non-essential cookies; or
• Manage your preferences in detail.

Your consent is freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous. You can revisit or modify your preferences at any time via the “Cookie settings” link or the equivalent option in the website footer.

5) What cookies we use

We keep the use of cookies to a strict minimum:

• We do not use advertising or profiling cookies.
• We do not use audience analytics cookies.
• We use strictly necessary cookies to remember your preferences and maintain basic website functionality.
• We may use functional cookies only when you interact with embedded third-party services (for example, Google Forms for submissions). These cookies are set only when you choose to use that feature.

6) Categories of cookies

A. Strictly necessary cookies (always active)
These are required for the proper functioning of the website—for example, to remember your cookie preferences or to maintain session security. They do not store any personal data for marketing purposes and cannot be disabled.

B. Functional cookies (by user action)
These enable optional features that you actively choose to use, such as opening an embedded Google Form. They are set only after you activate the feature.

7) Third-party cookies (Google embeds)

When you open or interact with embedded Google services (such as a submission form), Google may set cookies on its own domains (e.g. google.com or docs.google.com) to ensure service functionality, maintain security, and remember preferences. You can manage or delete these cookies directly through your Google Account or your browser settings.

8) International data transfers

Some third-party providers (e.g. Google) may process or transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Such transfers occur only under appropriate safeguards, including the use of the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms ensuring adequate data protection.

9) How to withdraw or modify consent

You may change or withdraw your consent at any time via the “Cookie settings” link. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. You can also delete or block cookies through your browser’s settings.

10) Managing cookies through your browser

Most browsers allow you to block, delete, or be alerted before cookies are stored. For detailed instructions, consult your browser’s help pages (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).

11) Your rights under the GDPR

As a data subject, you have the right to:

• Access and obtain a copy of your data (Art. 15 GDPR);
• Request rectification (Art. 16) or erasure (Art. 17);
• Request restriction of processing (Art. 18);
• Object to processing (Art. 21), including processing based on legitimate interest;
• Data portability (Art. 20);
• Withdraw your consent at any time (Art. 7(3)).

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. In Estonia, this is the Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate (www.aki.ee). In Italy, this is the Garante per la protezione dei dati personali (www.garanteprivacy.it).

12) Retention

• Consent cookies: stored for up to 6–12 months, after which you will be asked again.
• Session cookies: deleted automatically when you close your browser.
• Third-party cookies: retained according to each provider’s policy.

13) Updates to this policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect technological changes, legal developments, or our operational practices. Substantial changes will be communicated via the cookie banner and on this page, with the “Last updated” date revised accordingly.