Cookie Policy

Effective Date: May 27, 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how HLS Logistics Solutions s.r.o. ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website hlslogistics.cz (the "Website"). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies on our Website primarily to ensure its proper functioning and to provide you with a better browsing experience. The cookies we use are essential for the operation of our Website and the services we provide. We do not use marketing cookies, advertising cookies, or tracking cookies for behavioral advertising purposes. Our use of cookies is limited to what is strictly necessary for the Website to function properly and to enable you to use our contact form and other basic features.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Our Website uses only strictly necessary cookies that are essential for the Website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. These cookies are usually set in response to actions you take which amount to a request for services, such as filling out our contact form, setting your privacy preferences, or logging into secure areas if applicable. Without these cookies, some parts of our Website would not function properly. These essential cookies include session cookies that maintain your connection to the Website during your visit, security cookies that help secure our Website and protect against malicious activity, and functional cookies that remember your preferences and choices such as your cookie consent settings.

4. Hosting Provider Cookies

Our Website is hosted by SiteGround, a third-party hosting provider. SiteGround may set certain cookies that are necessary for the technical operation and security of the hosting infrastructure. These cookies are essential for maintaining the stability, performance, and security of the Website. They may include cookies for load balancing, session management, and security features such as protection against cross-site scripting attacks and other security threats. These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes and are used solely for technical and security purposes related to hosting services.

5. Contact Form

When you use our contact form to send us an inquiry, cookies may be set to ensure the form functions correctly and to prevent spam and abuse. These cookies help us verify that form submissions are legitimate and not automated bot submissions. The information you provide through the contact form is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do not use cookies to track your activity across other websites or to build profiles for marketing purposes.

6. Google reCAPTCHA

Our contact form is protected by Google reCAPTCHA to prevent spam and abuse. Google reCAPTCHA uses cookies and may collect certain information about your device and your interaction with the form to determine whether you are a human user or an automated bot. This service is provided by Google LLC and is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. The use of reCAPTCHA requires your consent, which is obtained through our cookie consent banner. You can find more information about how Google processes data in connection with reCAPTCHA at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

7. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies will be set regardless of your choice, as they are required for the Website to function. By clicking "Accept" on the cookie consent banner, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy, including Google reCAPTCHA cookies. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences, which will be remembered for your future visits. A cookie is set to remember your cookie consent choice so that you are not repeatedly asked to make the same choice on subsequent visits.

8. Managing and Deleting Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through the browser settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of our Website may become inaccessible or not function properly. To manage cookies through your browser, please refer to your browser's help documentation or visit www.aboutcookies.org for detailed instructions on how to manage cookies in various browsers. You can also delete cookies that have already been set on your device. The method for deleting cookies varies depending on your browser and device.

9. Third-Party Services

Apart from our hosting provider SiteGround and Google reCAPTCHA, we do not use any third-party services that set cookies on our Website for analytics, advertising, or tracking purposes. We do not integrate social media plugins, analytics tools such as Google Analytics, or any other third-party services that would place additional cookies on your device. Our approach prioritizes your privacy and minimizes the collection and processing of your personal data through cookies.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this policy. The current version of the Cookie Policy will always be available on our Website. If we make material changes to how we use cookies, we will provide you with more prominent notice, such as by displaying a notice on our Website or updating our cookie consent banner. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at contacts@hlslogistics.cz or by phone at +420 292 332 209. Our business hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Saturday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have and provide additional information about our cookie practices.

12. Legal Basis

Our use of cookies is based on your consent as required by Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC as amended by Directive 2009/136/EC) and implemented into Czech law by Act No. 480/2004 Coll., on Certain Information Society Services. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the provision of the service you have requested. For all other cookies, including those set by Google reCAPTCHA, we obtain your explicit consent through our cookie consent banner before these cookies are placed on your device.

Last updated: May 27, 2024. Version: 1.0