Cookie Policy
World Class Design OÜ
Version: cookies_v1_2025_12
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Effective Date: December 5, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how World Class Design OÜ ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a company registered and operating in Tallinn, Estonia, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our platform, websites, and applications (collectively, the "Platform").
This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which provide additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
By using our Platform, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using the Platform.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the use of cookies on this Platform is:
World Class Design OÜ
Tallinn, Estonia
Responsible Person: Guidione Machava General Contact Email: guidione@worldclassdesign.com Privacy Contact Email: guidione@worldclassdesign.com
3. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, or other electronic device) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to website owners, and enhance user experience.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time specified in the cookie or until you delete them manually. They are activated each time you visit the website that created the cookie.
Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your web browser. They allow website operators to link your actions during a browser session.
Cookies can also be classified as "first-party" or "third-party" cookies:
First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by the website you are visiting.
Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by a domain other than the website you are visiting, typically by third-party service providers.
4. Our Cookie Usage Principles
We are committed to respecting your privacy and being transparent about our use of cookies. Our cookie usage is governed by the following principles:
4.1 Essential Functionality
Cookies are used only for essential functionality necessary to operate the Platform and provide our services.
4.2 Security
Cookies are used to maintain the security of the Platform and protect against unauthorized access.
4.3 Basic Analytics
Cookies are used for basic analytics to understand how users interact with the Platform and to improve our services.
4.4 No Aggressive Tracking
We do not use cookies for aggressive tracking of users across websites or applications.
4.5 No Profiling
We do not use cookies to create detailed profiles of users for advertising or other purposes unrelated to the core functionality of the Platform.
4.6 No Resale of Data
We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer cookie data or any personal data collected through cookies to third parties for their own purposes.
5. Types of Cookies We Use
5.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Platform. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Platform cannot function properly without them.
5.2 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the Platform to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. If you disable these cookies, some features may not function properly.
5.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Platform and user experience.
5.4 Security Cookies
These cookies are used to detect and prevent security threats, fraudulent activity, and violations of our Terms of Service.
6. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies to collect and store information:
6.1 Local Storage
Local storage allows websites to store data locally within your browser. Unlike cookies, local storage data is not automatically sent to the server with each HTTP request. We use local storage for similar purposes as cookies, such as storing user preferences and session information.
6.2 Session Storage
Session storage is similar to local storage but the data is cleared when the browser tab is closed. We use session storage for temporary data that should not persist after you close your browser.
6.3 Web Beacons
Web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) are small transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track page views and email opens. We may use web beacons for basic analytics purposes only.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some infrastructure, email, analytics, and payment providers may process data outside the European Union under GDPR compliant safeguards.
We may use third-party service providers that set their own cookies when you use our Platform. These third parties include:
7.1 Analytics Providers
We use analytics services to help us understand how users interact with the Platform. These services may set their own cookies to collect information about your use of the Platform.
7.2 Infrastructure and Hosting Providers
Our hosting and infrastructure providers may set cookies for security and performance purposes.
7.3 Payment Processors
If you make payments through the Platform, our payment processors may set cookies for fraud prevention and transaction processing purposes.
7.4 Third-Party Cookie Management
We have no control over cookies set by third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties directly.
8. Legal Basis for Cookie Usage
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive, we process cookie data based on the following legal grounds:
8.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
For strictly necessary cookies, the legal basis is our legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure Platform. These cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the Platform to operate.
8.2 Non-Essential Cookies
For functionality and analytics cookies, the legal basis is your consent. We will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device through our cookie consent mechanism.
9. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
9.1 Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our Platform, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through our cookie settings page or by contacting us.
9.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in common browsers:
Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
9.3 Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of the Platform may not function properly. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the Platform to operate.
9.4 Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. There is currently no uniform standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At present, we do not respond to DNT signals, but we honor your cookie consent preferences.
10. Your Rights Under GDPR
In relation to cookie data and any personal data processed through cookies, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:
10.1 Right to Access
You have the right to obtain confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning you is being processed through cookies, and, where that is the case, access to the personal data and information about how it is processed.
10.2 Right to Correction
You have the right to obtain the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning you that has been collected through cookies.
10.3 Right to Deletion
You have the right to obtain the erasure of personal data concerning you that has been collected through cookies where one of the applicable grounds under Article 17 GDPR applies.
10.4 Right to Data Copy / Data Portability
You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you, which has been collected through cookies, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
10.5 Right to Objection
You have the right to object to the processing of personal data collected through cookies on grounds relating to your particular situation.
10.6 Right to Withdraw Consent
Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. You can withdraw your consent by adjusting your cookie preferences or by contacting us.
10.7 Response Time
We will respond to requests to exercise your rights within a maximum of 30 days.
11. Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights in relation to cookies and cookie data, please contact us at:
Privacy Contact Email: guidione@worldclassdesign.com
You may also contact the Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate (Andmekaitse Inspektsioon) if you have concerns about our use of cookies:
Website: www.aki.ee
12. Data Retention for Cookies
Different cookies have different retention periods as specified in Section 5 of this Cookie Policy. Cookie data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.
For analytics data collected through cookies:
User data is stored as long as necessary for hiring, talent matching, and portfolio review.
Users can request deletion at any time.
If there is no activity, data is automatically deleted after 24 months.
13. International Data Transfers
Some infrastructure, email, analytics, and payment providers may process data outside the European Union under GDPR compliant safeguards.
When cookie data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, including:
Transfers to countries deemed to provide an adequate level of data protection by the European Commission
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms under GDPR
14. Children's Privacy
Our Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect data from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16 through cookies, we will take steps to delete that information.
15. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Cookie Policy on the Platform and updating the "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
16. Relationship with Other Policies
This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our:
Privacy Policy: Which provides comprehensive information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
Terms of Service: Which governs your use of the Platform.
In the event of any conflict between this Cookie Policy and the Privacy Policy regarding the processing of personal data collected through cookies, the Privacy Policy shall prevail.
17. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
World Class Design OÜ
Tallinn, Estonia
Responsible Person: Guidione Machava General Contact Email: guidione@worldclassdesign.com Privacy Contact Email: guidione@worldclassdesign.com
18. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Cookie Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Estonia and the European Union, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the ePrivacy Directive.
Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Cookie Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Estonia.
World Class Design OÜ
Tallinn, Estonia
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