COOKIE POLICY

1. What is a ‘cookie’?

1.1. ‘Cookies’ are small data files, used as unique identifiers. Each cookie is unique to your web browser. A cookie contains anonymous information and is sent from the server of the website you are viewing to your computer or mobile phone. It will be stored on your device and only that server will be able to retrieve or read the contents of that cookie. Sent cookies may be sent back to the website’s servers with updated data as you browse the website.

1.2. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (‘first party cookies’) or they may be set by organization which are not the owner of the website you are viewing (‘third party cookies’). For example, they may be set by other websites which run content on the page you are viewing or by a third party analytics company. The website you are visiting may also contain content embedded from other website and these sites may also set their own cookies. A website might use a third party advertising network to deliver targeted advertising. These cookies may also be able to track your browsing across different sites. There are different types of cookies such as i) session cookies and ii) persistent cookies. Session cookies are stored only temporarily during a browsing session and are deleted from your device when the browser is closed. Persistent cookies are saved on your computer for a fixed period and is not deleted when the browser is closed. Persistent cookies are used to identify you from one browsing session to the next, for example, to store your preferences, so that they are remembered for the next visit.

2. How do we use cookies?

2.1. Our website, https://www.iesf.gg (hereinafter: the Website), uses cookies. The cookies are placed by Esports Digital Uniting Korlátolt Felelősségű Társaság; company registration number: 04-09-015912; registered seat: 5600 Békéscsaba, Gyulai út 65/1.; tax ID number: 29309030-2-04; hereinafter: EDU or depending on the context: we, us, our.

2.2. We use cookies to improve your user experience by enabling our Website to identify you, either for the duration of your visit (using a ‘session cookie’) or for repeat visits (using a ‘persistent cookie’). The cookies we use may:

  • a) be strictly necessary to enable you to move, navigate around the Website (site) or to provide certain basic features;
  • b) enhance the functionality of our Website by storing your preferences, for example. They record the choices that you have made (for example, your username or language selection) and allow us to provide a more personal experience;
  • c) help us to improve the performance of our Website to provide you with a better user experience.

2.3. Information supplied by these cookies is anonymous and it helps us to understand how our visitors use our Website so that we can improve how we present our content to you. These services are generally performed by independent measurement and research companies and so the cookies may be third party cookies as described hereunder.

2.4. If we did not use cookies, our Website would think that you are a new visitor every time you move to a new page on our Website – for example, when you enter your login details and move to another page, it would not recognize you and it would not be able to keep you logged in. We may also use cookies to enable the advertisers to target their advertising or marketing messages based for example, on your location and/or browsing habits.

2.5. We need to use all three categories of cookies (strictly necessary, functionality and performance cookies) to maintain our Website’s effectiveness and to provide you with a user friendly Website. Therefore, some of these cookies cannot be disabled independently and you may be required to provide express consent regarding certain cookies. Otherwise, where your consent is not required under the applicable laws, by continuing browsing on our Website and using our online services you agree that we may place these cookies on your device.

2.6. Our Website may also use online behavioural advertising cookies to enable EDU to tailor advertising and make it more relevant to you, based on the areas you look at on our Website and your IP address’ geo-location. These cookies are placed by third party advertising networks with permission.

3. What to do if you don’t want cookies to be set

3.1. The acceptance of the placement of cookies is voluntary. If you prefer, you may block some or all cookies, or delete cookies that have already been set. You can find full details of how to manage and/or opt-out from cookies on different types of web browser on www.aboutcookies.org, or you may find further alternatives in Clause 3.3 hereunder.

3.2. You can find a list of the cookies we use as well as controls for approving or denying them in this Cookie Policy as well as on https://iesf.gg/official/privacy-notice.

3.3. As an alternative, it is possible to control the access of cookies through your browser’s settings. Please be aware that doing so may cause cookies to fail that are necessary for the Website to work. Furthermore, please note that the information below may vary depending on the browser version:

  • a) How to manage the use of cookies in Microsoft Edge:
    • Click the `...` button in the top-right, or press Alt + F;
    • Go to `Settings`;
    • Click on `Cookies and site permissions` from the left navigation panel;
    • Here you will find a number of settings allowing you control over how your browser handles site cookies.
  • b) How to manage the use of cookies in Internet Explorer 11:
    • In the tools menu, select `Internet options`;
    • Click the privacy tab;
    • Click `Advanced`;
    • Here you will see various settings around how cookies are handled. You can always accept them, block them, or have them prompt a message before accepting or blocking them.
  • c) How to manage the use of cookies in previous Internet Explorer versions:
    • In the tools menu, select `Internet options`;
    • Click the privacy tab;
    • You will see a privacy settings slider which has six settings that allow you to control the number of cookies that will be placed: Block All Cookies, High, Medium High, Medium (default level), Low, and Accept All Cookies.
  • d) How to manage the use of cookies in Google Chrome:
    • Navigate to the Chrome Settings page: chrome://settings/
    • Click on `Privacy and security`, then click on `Cookies and other site data`;
    • Here you will find a number of settings allowing you control over how your browser handles site cookies.
  • e) How to manage the use of cookies in Mozilla Firefox:
    • Click the menu button and choose `Settings`. (macOS users, go to the Firefox menu & select preferences);
    • Select the Privacy & Security panel;
    • Here you will see various settings around how cookies are handled. You can always accept them, block them, or have them prompt a message before accepting or blocking them.
  • f) How to manage the use of cookies in Safari:
    • In the settings menu/Safari menu, select the `Preferences` option;
    • Open the privacy tab;
    • Select the option you want related to cookie management on the page.

3.4.However, you need to be aware that if you block or delete strictly necessary, functionality and/or performance cookies sent from our Website, you may not be able to i) view and/or check the availability of EDU services as offered by EDU in its sole discretion from time to time (hereinafter: Services); and ii) to make arrangements with EDU (or third-party providers) regarding the Services; iii) to purchase the Services; or iv) to use the Website.

4. Your rights

4.1. You have the right to request information on the data processing, and to request the rectification, erasure or blocking of your personal data (if any) collected by the placement of cookies. We kindly note that you may find detailed information about your rights as data subject in our Privacy Policy https://iesf.gg/official/privacy-notice.

4.2. In the unexpected case when the rights related to the personal data are breached, you have the right to turn to the Hungarian Data Protection Supervisory Authority (Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság, H-1055 Budapest, Falk Miksa utca 9-11; phone number: +36-1-391-1400; e-mail:[email protected]) or to other competent authorities (if any) or the competent court. If it is allowed under the applicable law, you can also object to the data processing (if any).

5. Types of cookies used on the EDU Website

5.1. Strictly necessary cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary to enable you to move about the site and to use its features you have requested during the course of the order of our Services (such as using your account). These cookies allow our web servers to respond to your actions on the Website or browsing the Website during the order flow or any related process. The order/registration flow would not work for you without such cookies. These cookies also ensure a consistent user experience during the user’s journey on the EDU Website and that you receive up to date and consistent information and also enable load balancing on the Website to provide optimum speed and performance as you navigate through the Website.

5.2. Strictly necessary cookies during the order/registration flow set by the EDU Website:

Cookie NamePurpose
session_idMaintains the user’s session across different pages on the website, keeping users logged in during navigation.
csrftokenProvides security by preventing cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks during form submissions and data entry.
auth_tokenVerifies the user’s identity during login and registration, allowing access to secure areas of the website.
cookie_consentTracks the user’s consent to cookies, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and respecting user preferences.

5.3. Functionality cookies: These cookies enhance the functionality of Website by storing your preferences. Functionality cookies record information about choices you have made (such as your username or language) and allow us to provide more personal features. Functionality cookies set by the EDU Website:

Cookie NamePurpose
user_languageStores the user’s preferred language, allowing the website to display content in the correct language on each visit.
user_timezoneSets the user`s time zone for displaying date and time information appropriately for their region.
preferred_viewRemembers user interface settings, like dark mode or list/grid view preferences, to enhance user experience.
remember_meKeeps the user logged in across sessions if they choose “Remember Me” during login.

5.4. Performance cookies: These cookies used for internal purposes to help us to improve the performance of the Website, providing a better user experience. Information supplied by cookies is anonymous and helps us to understand how our visitors use EDU Websites so that we can improve how we present our content to you. These services are generally performed by independent measurement and research companies. In this case, these cookies may be set by a third party company (third party cookies). Third party cookies are identified in the list below, together with information as to how you can opt out of receiving them. However, you should be aware that if these cookies are disabled you may be unable to use the fully functioning site with the highest service levels. Performance cookies set by the EDU Website and our suppliers:

Cookie NamePurpose
analytics_idCollects anonymous information about how users interact with the website, helping improve content and navigation.
page_load_timeMeasures page loading times, allowing the website to optimize performance for faster user experience.
scroll_depthTracks how far users scroll on a page, helping understand engagement with specific content.
A/B_test_idRecords user participation in A/B tests to improve website layout and functionality based on user behavior.

5.5. Online behavioural advertising cookies: These cookies are used to tailor the advertising to each user. The purpose of these cookies is to work out what advertising might be most relevant to you based on the areas you look at on our sites and your IP address geo-location. These cookies are placed by third party advertising networks with our permission. For more information about online behavioural advertising cookies and opt-out controls, please check Section 3 of this Cookie Policy or visit: http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/.

Cookie NamePurpose
ad_targeting_idCollects data on user browsing habits across the website to show relevant ads based on interests.
retargeting_idTracks users who have visited specific pages, enabling retargeting ads to re-engage users on other websites.
ad_impressionsRecords when and where advertisements are displayed to the user, helping optimize ad placements and frequency.
geo_locationUses the user’s IP address to approximate geographic location, allowing region-specific advertisements.
social_media_pixelConnects with social media platforms (e.g., Facebook Pixel) to display targeted ads on social channels.

6. EDU partners

6.1. When you use our partners’ Websites, a cookie may be set by the visited website. We do not run these sites and therefore we do not control the dissemination of these cookies. You should check the relevant third-party website for more information about these.

7. Changes to this cookie policy, Miscellaneous

7.1. We keep this Cookie Policy under regular review and we retain the right to modify or withdraw the provisions of this Cookie Policy at any time at our unilateral discretion. The modification of this Cookie Policy may take place in particular if it is necessary due to changes in legislation, practices of the competent authorities, commercial and/or customer needs, identified security risks, or otherwise.

7.2. If questions or comments arise in relation to this Cookie Policy, please contact us at [email protected]. This cookie policy is applicable simultaneously with our Privacy Policy available at https://iesf.gg/official/privacy-notice.

7.3. This Cookie Policy was last updated on 01 November 2024.