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BeforeBuilding Cookie Policy

Version date: 1 March 2025

This cookie policy (hereinafter the policy) of Before Building OÜ (hereinafter BeforeBuilding) describes the use of cookies on the website www.beforebuilding.ee of BeforeBuilding (Before Building OÜ registry code 16849619, email [email protected]) and explains which cookies and for what purposes are used and how you can control their use.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored by a web browser (eg Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari) on a user’s device (computer, mobile phone, tablet) when they visit a website to identify the web browser or the information or settings stored in the web browser. By using cookies, the website can store the user’s individual settings, identify them and respond accordingly to enhance the browsing experience of the user.

2. Types of cookies

2.1 Cookies categorised by duration:

  • a) Temporary or session cookies: These allow you to temporarily connect your activities within a single browsing session and are valid only for the duration of the browsing session, i.e. from the moment you open a website to the moment you close it. After visiting the website, all session cookies are deleted;
  • b) Persistent cookies: These are stored permanently on your device for the time specified in the cookie and are activated each time you visit the website. Persistent cookies are not deleted when you close the website and are reactivated each time you visit the website.

2.2 Cookies categorised by provenance:

  • a) First-party cookies: These originate from the website you are visiting and can be used to store information for future visits. The first-party cookie installer that manages the website you are visiting is the controller for the purposes of data protection regulations;
  • b) Third-party cookies: These originate, for example, from advertisements from other websites which are embedded on the website you are visiting. For the purposes of data protection regulations, the controller of a third-party cookie is a person other than the website manager.

2.3 Cookies categorised by purpose:

  • a) Strictly necessary cookies: These allow you to use the features of the website (including ensuring the functioning of the platform's services) and remember the information you enter on the website even if you navigate to other pages during the session. Without these cookies, the services of the website cannot be provided to you. Strictly necessary cookies do not collect information for marketing purposes or track the pages you view on the internet;
  • b) Performance cookies: These collect information about the use of the website (including identifying the most visited sections and content you select while browsing) and help us improve the functioning of the website and enhance customer experience. Performance cookies only identify the device you are using and do not collect personal data, meaning the data collected is anonymous;
  • c) Functional cookies: These remember your preferences on the website and offer enhanced, personalised features, making the website more convenient to use;
  • d) Marketing cookies: These help to track the websites you visit, allowing relevant and personalised advertisements to be shown to you on the internet, e.g. the services of BB or other partners or other offers that match your interests.

3. Purposes for using cookies

BeforeBuilding uses cookies that:

  • allow us to recognise your web browser, ensuring a safer browsing experience;
  • enhance user experience;
  • ensure the functionality of the website and adapt it to your browsing habits, including language settings, search queries and previously viewed content;
  • collect statistical data on website traffic, number of visitors, time spent on the site, etc;
  • authenticate users;
  • display the services tailored to the needs of the customers of BeforeBuilding and the content created or distributed by BeforeBuilding, and provide relevant offers while visiting the BeforeBuilding website.

4. Third-party cookies

We use Google Analytics cookies on our website to improve its functionality and user experience as well as to compile website traffic data. Additionally, cookies may be used to make offers and advertisements more relevant and targeted. Cookies collect anonymous information such as the number of website visitors, IP addresses, visit times, locations and the frequency of visits.

Please note that we do not control cookies set by third parties, so we strongly recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately:

5. Management and deletion of cookies

You can change your cookie preferences, block or restrict the use of cookies at any time. However, please note that some cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. Similarly, if you opt out of functional cookies, for example, the website may not function properly.

You can change your cookie preferences by clicking the icon on the homepage of the website.

You can also opt out of cookies by changing the browser settings on the device you are using and deleting any stored cookies:

6. Amendment of the policy

If we amend this policy, we will publish the updated version on our website with a reference to the effective date. In the event of significant changes, we may also notify you through other means, such as by email or by publishing a formal notice on the website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about any changes. If you have any questions about the use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].

For more information about cookies, visit https://allaboutcookies.org/