Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy governs the use of cookies and similar technologies on the EVOLVE website and digital platform accessible at https://www.evolve.market, in compliance with Directive 2009/136/EC, the GDPR and the Estonian Electronic Communications Act.

2. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on the user's device when accessing a website. They allow the site to remember the user's actions and preferences for a set period, so the user does not have to re-enter them each time they access the site or navigate between pages. In addition to cookies, the platform may use other similar technologies such as tracking pixels, web beacons or browser local storage.

3. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the technical functioning of the platform and cannot be disabled. They allow:

• •Authenticating the user and maintaining an active session.
• •Ensuring platform security and detecting unauthorised access attempts.
• •Remembering the user's basic preferences during the session.
• •Enabling navigation between pages without the user having to re-authenticate.

4. Functional Cookies

These cookies improve the user experience by allowing the platform to remember previously made choices and preferences, such as selected language or display preferences. They do not store information that allows the user to be identified.

5. Analytical Cookies

These cookies allow EVOLVE to analyse platform usage in order to improve its operation. Information collected is statistical and anonymised, and includes:

• •Number of visits and pages viewed.
• •Traffic source and browsing paths.
• •Time spent on the platform.
• •Detection of errors and performance issues.

6. Third-Party Cookies

The platform may incorporate third-party features that install their own cookies, such as external analytics tools. EVOLVE has no control over cookies installed by third parties and recommends users consult each third party's cookie policy for more information.

• •Third-party web analytics tools.
• •Integration features with authorised external services.

7. Purpose and Legal Basis

Cookie use is carried out on the following legal bases:

• •Strictly necessary cookies: legitimate interest in proper platform functioning; consent not required.
• •Functional and analytical cookies: user consent, obtained via the cookie management panel available on the platform.

8. Cookie Control and Management

Users may manage cookies at any time through:

• •The cookie management panel available on the platform upon first access.
• •Browser settings, where cookies can be blocked or deleted.
• •Opt-out tools provided by third-party providers where applicable.

9. Cookie Security

Session and authentication cookies used by EVOLVE are configured with the Secure and HttpOnly security attributes, ensuring they are only transmitted over encrypted connections and are not accessible from client-side scripts.

10. International Transfers

Where cookie use involves the transfer of data outside the European Economic Area, EVOLVE ensures that such transfers are carried out with appropriate safeguards under the GDPR.

11. Amendments to the Cookie Policy

EVOLVE reserves the right to amend this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect legislative, technological or business developments. Amendments will be published on the platform with the update date indicated.