1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are used to enhance your browsing experience by enabling the website to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time. Cookies may be “session cookies” (which are deleted when you close your browser), or “persistent cookies” that remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.

In addition to traditional cookie files, we may also use similar technologies such as local storage and web beacons. These technologies help us provide a more efficient navigation experience, allow us to measure website performance, and support our advertising and analytical efforts.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

At Ristoras, we use several categories of cookies to ensure that our website functions effectively and provides you with a personalized experience:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of the website. They enable you to navigate the website and use its features, such as securely accessing members-only areas.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, for instance which pages you visit most frequently. They help us to improve the performance of the site and deliver a better user experience.
• Functional Cookies: Functional cookies remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
• Analytics and Usage Cookies: They help us measure and improve the performance of our website by providing insights based on aggregated data. This includes information on the pages you visit and any issues you encounter, helping us optimize the content.
• Advertising and Targeting Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

The cookies we use are detailed in our internal cookie declaration, which outlines the specific types of cookies installed on our platform and their respective purposes.

4. Changing or Withdrawing Your Consent

You are free to modify your cookie preferences at any time. If you wish to change or withdraw your consent for the use of cookies, you can do so by adjusting the settings in your web browser. Detailed instructions on how to modify your browser settings and manage cookies are available within most browsers' help sections. Furthermore, for any additional inquiries regarding your consent or if you need assistance in managing cookies, you have the right to contact our support channels as provided on our website.

Under the applicable data protection regulations, particularly those influenced by GDPR, you retain the right to request the deletion of any of your personal data, including information collected via cookies. Requests for data deletion will be processed in accordance with legal retention periods and our internal data protection procedures.

5. Data Protection and Your Privacy Rights

At Ristoras, we take the security and confidentiality of your personal data very seriously. In adherence to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar data protection regimes, we have established strict policies and procedures to ensure that your information is processed lawfully and securely.

The information collected through cookies is used solely for the purposes specified in this policy, which includes enhancing your user experience, analyzing website performance, and delivering personalized content and advertising. We do not share your personal data with third parties unless it is necessary for the provision of services you have requested, or unless required by law.

You have several rights with respect to your personal data, including:

• The Right to Access: You may request information about the personal data we hold about you and how it is processed.
• The Right to Correction: You have the right to correct any inaccuracies or incomplete data we may hold concerning you.
• The Right to Erasure: Also known as the “right to be forgotten,” you may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain limitations and legal requirements.
• The Right to Restriction of Processing: In certain circumstances, you may request to restrict the processing of your personal data.
• The Right to Data Portability: You are entitled to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• The Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data if, for instance, it is used for direct marketing purposes.

All requests regarding your privacy rights will be handled with due diligence and in accordance with the applicable legal frameworks. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with this policy and to contact us regarding any concerns you might have about the processing of your personal data via cookies.

6. Data Retention and Security Measures

The data obtained via cookies is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. We periodically review the duration of data retention to ensure that personal data is not held for longer than necessary. Once the data is no longer needed in accordance with the retention policies or legal obligations, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Routing systems, data encryption, secure storage facilities, and regular audits are some of the measures in place to help protect your personal data. In the unlikely event of a data breach concerning the information collected through cookies, we will comply with the relevant legal requirements to notify you and the appropriate supervisory authorities promptly.

9. Use of Cookies for Marketing and Advertising

Certain cookies on our website are employed specifically for marketing purposes. These cookies enable us to deliver advertisements that are tailored to your interests based on your browsing behavior. They also help in limiting the repetition of advertisements and ensuring that ad campaigns are effective.

By providing us with your consent for the use of these cookies, you agree that we may process certain non-personally identifiable information for the purposes of delivering personalized content and offers. Should you wish to opt out of targeted advertising, we encourage you to change your browser settings or use the options provided through our cookie preference interface.