COOKIE POLICY

1. Policy on the Use of Cookies

This policy applies to cookies used on the website operated by Fultum Consulting Zrt. (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”).

The Company’s website: www.fultumconsulting.hu

2. What Are Cookies?

A cookie is a small file containing only letters and numbers that can be stored on a user’s computer, mobile phone, or other device with Internet access. A cookie is a packet of information that a web server sends to the browser, which the browser then sends back to the server with every request directed to the server. Cookies are “passive”; that is, they do not contain executable files, viruses, or spyware, and they do not access data on the user’s hard drive.

3. What are cookies used for?

These files make it possible to recognize the device the user uses to browse the Internet, thereby displaying content that is relevant and tailored to the user’s needs. Cookies make browsing easier for the user and help the website operator provide services that are as convenient as possible for the user. These include meeting online data security requirements and displaying relevant advertisements. At the same time, they can also be used to compile certain—anonymous—statistics, which provide the website operator with valuable information regarding users’ browsing habits. By using the statistical results obtained, we can adapt the structure and content of the site accordingly, all while preserving user anonymity.

4. What types of cookies do we use?

The website operator uses two types of cookies: session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies are temporary files that remain on the user’s device until the end of the login session or until the application (browser) is closed. Persistent cookies, on the other hand, remain on the user’s device for the duration specified in their parameters (or until they are manually deleted)

5. What do websites use cookies for?

During a visit, a website may place cookies on the user’s device used for browsing the Internet for the following purposes:

— Measuring website performance.

— Analyzing browsing behavior.

6. Do cookies contain personal data?

Most cookies do not require any personal data to function effectively. Accordingly, in the vast majority of cases, cookies do not identify the specific user. Personal data collected through the use of cookies may be used solely for the purpose of facilitating the use of certain features for the user. This data is stored in such a way that unauthorized persons cannot access it.

7.Deleting Cookies

By default, the web browsers used to access websites allow cookies to be stored on your device. However, these settings can be changed so that the browser blocks the automatic handling of cookies or notifies the user every time a cookie is sent to the device. Information on managing cookies can be found in your browser’s settings. It is important to note that disabling or restricting the use of cookies may negatively affect the functioning of certain features of the website.

8. Why are cookies important on the Internet?

Cookies are a central component of the Internet’s efficient operation, as they help provide users with a convenient browsing experience by recognizing their needs and interests. Restricting or disabling cookies may make it impossible to use certain websites. Restricting or disabling cookies does not mean you will no longer see online ads; it simply means that the ads you see will not take your browsing habits into account and therefore will not be tailored to your needs and interests. Here are some examples of how cookies are used (which do not require identifying a user through a user interface):

• Displaying content, services, and products tailored to the user’s needs.
• Offers tailored to the user’s interests.
• Remembering passwords.
• Storing child protection settings for online content (family mode options, safe search features).
• Limiting the frequency of ads; that is, setting a numerical limit on the number of times an ad is displayed to a user on a given website.
• Displaying ads relevant to the user.
• Measuring and optimizing analytics. Measuring a website’s traffic, analyzing downloaded content, and determining how users arrived at the website (e.g., via a search engine, directly, from another website, etc.). Websites conduct these traffic analyses to improve the site for users.

9. Factors Related to Security and Data Security

Cookies are NOT viruses! Cookies use a simple text-based format and do not consist of code snippets, so they cannot be executed automatically. Consequently, they cannot be copied or replicated on other networks for re-execution. Since they are unable to perform these functions, they cannot be considered programs (and therefore not viruses either).

However, cookies can also be used for malicious purposes. Since they store information about the user’s preferences and browsing history, they can even be used as spyware on a given website. Accordingly, many antivirus programs consistently flag cookies for deletion during various computer scanning processes (full system scans, real-time protection, etc.). Generally, browsers have data security settings that allow users to accept cookies placed by specific sites, set their expiration dates, and have them automatically deleted.

Other security considerations related to cookies: Since the protection of personal identity is of paramount importance and a fundamental right of every Internet user, it is important to be aware of the potential concerns that may arise from the use of cookies. Since information flows continuously in both directions between the website and the browser via cookies, if an attacker (hacker) intercepts the data transmission, the information stored in the cookie can be tracked.

If browsing takes place over an unencrypted Internet connection (e.g., a Wi-Fi network without proper encryption), the likelihood of an attack increases significantly. Server-side configuration flaws in cookies can provide an additional attack vector based on the use of cookies. If a website does not require the browser to communicate exclusively through an encrypted channel, attackers can exploit this vulnerability to extract information from cookies. Attackers can use the extracted data to gain unauthorized access to other websites. For this reason, it is essential to carefully choose the most appropriate method for protecting your personal data.

Tips for safe and responsible browsing with cookies: Since the largest and most-visited websites use cookies, their presence and use are virtually unavoidable. If cookies are completely disabled, users will be unable to access many popular sites, such as YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo, and numerous others. The following tips will help you browse safely and worry-free even while cookies are enabled:

Customize your browser’s cookie settings so that their use is secure while still ensuring a convenient browsing experience for you. If you are the only one using your computer, you can set a longer expiration period for storing browsing history and personal data. If you share your computer with others, it’s a good idea to delete the data stored by your browser after each use (there are automated solutions that do this automatically when you close the program). This allows you to visit websites that place cookies on your computer within a secure framework. Regularly update the database of your anti-spyware software. In many cases, anti-spyware programs monitor your browsing in real time and warn you if you attempt to load an unsafe website (depending on your settings, they may even automatically block such sites from loading). Thanks to this feature, users cannot—or can only intentionally—access sites where they are exposed to potential threats (cyberattacks). That is why it is important to ensure that both your browser and your antivirus software are always updated to the latest available versions.

A significant proportion of attacks occur through browser security vulnerabilities. The older the browser version, the more such vulnerabilities it contains.

Since nearly all major domestic and international websites use cookies, their use is virtually unavoidable. If you understand the basic mechanics of how cookies work, you can configure your settings to browse the Internet comfortably and securely.

Disabling or rejecting cookies is a feature offered only by certain websites—ones that are difficult to access and use. It’s important to note, however, that disabling cookies does not mean you will no longer receive or see online ads on individual websites.

Widely used web browsers offer settings that allow you to permanently block specific cookies. In addition, you can even configure your browser to accept cookies only from specific websites. Disabling cookies may also prevent you from leaving comments on certain websites.

Nowadays, all widely used browsers offer options for customizing cookie management. These settings are usually found in the “Options” or “Settings” menu within the browser.

For help with settings specific to each browser type, click on the links below:

Cookie settings in Internet Explorer

Cookie settings in Firefox

Cookie settings in Chrome Cookie settings in Safari

10. Additional useful links

You can learn more about cookies and their use on the following pages:

Microsoft Cookies guide

All About Cookies

The following page provides detailed information about online privacy and behavioral advertising:

http://www.youronlinechoices.com/hu/

11. How Are Cookies Managed?

There are various ways to manage cookies, but users have several options for configuring their browser settings. Generally speaking, browsers can be configured in the following three ways:

Accept all cookies

Reject all cookies

Request notification for each individual cookie

To adjust your cookie settings, check your browser’s “Options” or menu, or use your browser’s “Help” menu.

It is important to note that this website uses cookies. If you disable cookies partially or entirely, you may prevent the website from functioning properly. If this happens, there may be features and services that you will not be able to use, either fully or partially.

You can manage cookies using the icon located at the bottom left of our page.

12. List of cookies used on this site

Strictly necessary, session cookies

The purpose of these cookies is to ensure that visitors can browse the [COMPANY NAME] website fully and seamlessly, and use its features and the services available there. These cookies remain active until the end of the browsing session; when you close your browser, they are automatically deleted from your computer or other device used for browsing.

Third-Party Cookies (Analytics)

The Company also uses Google Analytics, a third-party service, on its website. By using Google Analytics, a service designed for statistical purposes, the Company collects information about how visitors use the website. This data is used to improve the website and enhance the user experience. These cookies also remain on the visitor’s computer or other device used for browsing, in the browser, until they expire or until the visitor deletes them. We do not engage any additional data processors for this data processing.

Transfer of Personal Data to a Third Country or an International Organization: Our company does not transfer your personal data described above to any third country or international organization. We do not store personal data; we collect data using anonymous identifiers. This helps the website owner analyze the website’s performance. It provides information on the number of users, the number of visits to individual pages, the times and durations spent on the website, the device used for the visit (mobile, desktop, tablet, screen size, operating system type), the geographic location of the visit (at the city level at most), and the frequency of visits (the ratio of returning to new visits).

To protect our services and their users from malicious activities, we place cookies even if a User does not have a registered account but has visited our website. For example, these cookies help us detect and prevent attacks aimed at disrupting the service, as well as the mass creation of fake accounts.

If there are cookies in your browser or on your device, we can read that cookie when you visit a website with a social media module. The operators of social media websites (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Reddit, Tumblr) are responsible for the cookies they set; you can find more information about this on the respective social media platform’s website.

The Company does not monitor third-party websites and is not responsible for the content of other external websites.

13. Web Statistics:

This website uses Google Analytics to track visitor statistics.

The website may collect information from your computer, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and other data.

Budapest, February 26, 2024