Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy is issued by CompanioEstonia OÜ, a company registered under Estonian law, with company number 14522788, and legal address at Lõõtsa 5, 11415, Tallinn, Harju Maakond, Estonia.

CompanioEstonia OÜ (“Companio”) is the data controller responsible for the use of cookies on this website and on any subdomains operated under https://companio.co.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, you can contact our Support team via chat.

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to the site owners.

Cookies can perform various functions, such as:

• Remembering your login details or language preferences.
• Understanding how you navigate through the website.
• Measuring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
• Displaying ads tailored to your interests.

Cookies can be first-party (set by us) or third-party (set by external service providers on our behalf).

Cookies are not harmful to your device, and they do not allow us to access files or data stored on your system. You are always in control of your cookie preferences and can manage them at any time.

The website https://companio.co and its associated subdomains use the following categories of cookies:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies
  These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, secure access, and cookie preference settings. These cookies do not require user consent.
• Performance Cookies
  These cookies collect anonymised data about how visitors interact with the website. Their purpose is to improve site performance and functionality based on user behaviour and patterns.
• Analytics Cookies
  These cookies help to understand how visitors use the website, including which pages are most visited, how users arrive at the site, and whether they encounter errors. Analytics cookies typically rely on third-party tools, such as Google Analytics.
• Advertising Cookies
  These cookies are used to deliver personalised ads based on the user’s browsing behaviour and interaction with the website. They may be set by external advertising platforms such as Facebook or Google.
• Functional Cookies
  These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering login credentials, preferred language, or geographic location. If disabled, some features may not work as intended.

Each cookie category, apart from strictly necessary cookies, requires the user’s explicit consent to be stored and activated.

The legal basis for processing personal data through cookies depends on the type of cookie used:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are used on the basis of Companio’s legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. They are essential for delivering the services explicitly requested by the user and ensuring the secure and efficient functioning of the site.
• All other cookies (Performance, Analytics, Advertising, Functional): These cookies are used only with the user’s prior and informed consent, in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Article 22.2 of the LSSI-CE.

Consent is obtained through a clear and accessible cookie banner when visiting the site for the first time. Users may adjust or withdraw their consent at any time through the cookie settings panel located in the bottom-left corner of the website.

Below is a list of cookies currently in use on https://companio.co and its subdomains. The table specifies each cookie’s name, provider, purpose, duration, and category:

This table is regularly reviewed and updated as cookie usage evolves. Please refer to the cookie banner or cookie settings panel for the most up-to-date list.

Users have full control over the use of cookies on the website https://companio.co and its subdomains. At any time, users can:

• Accept or reject the installation of cookies when visiting the website for the first time, via the cookie consent banner.
• Modify or withdraw their consent via the “Cookie Settings” button located in the bottom-left corner of the website.
• Delete previously stored cookies from their browser.

Browser Settings

In addition, users can configure their browser settings to block or delete cookies. Below are links to instructions for the most commonly used browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari (Apple)
• Microsoft Edge

Blocking certain types of cookies may impact the functionality and performance of the website or prevent access to certain features of the Companio’s dashboard.

Some cookies used on the website are provided by third parties. These services help measure website performance, personalise content, or deliver targeted advertisements. The main third-party services currently used include:

Google Analytics (Google LLC)

• Used to analyse user interaction with the site. IP anonymisation is enabled. Data may be processed on servers in the United States.

Meta Pixel (Facebook, Inc.)

• Used for marketing and retargeting purposes. May track cross-site activity to improve ad performance.

Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), Companio ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Anonymisation (e.g., truncated IPs).
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
• Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with providers.

Users can find more information about third-party privacy practices here:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Meta Privacy Policy

The duration for which each cookie remains active on a user’s device depends on its specific function and classification.

• Session cookies are temporary and are automatically deleted when the browser is closed.
• Persistent cookies remain on the user’s device for a predefined period or until manually deleted.

All retention periods are specified in the List of Cookies Used above. Companio reviews its use of cookies periodically to ensure data is not retained longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

Companio may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in applicable legislation, the website’s functionality, or the use of new technologies.

When significant changes are made, users will be notified via a banner or notice on the website and, where required, may be asked to renew their consent.