Cookie Policy
This Policy describes which cookies and local storage records are used on the масс-эксперт.рф website, for what purposes, for how long, and how the User can manage them.
1. What are cookies and local storage
Cookies are small text files stored in the browser on the User’s device when visiting a website. Browser local storage (localStorage) is a built-in browser mechanism for storing technical website settings. Cookies and local storage help keep the Website working correctly, remember settings and collect usage statistics.
2. Cookies and records used on the Website
2.1. Essential cookies — ensure the operation of the Website; they are not transferred to third parties and are not used for advertising. No consent is required for them:
- ame-cookie-consent (local storage) — remembers the User’s choice in the cookie notice so that it is not shown again. Retention — up to 12 months or until the site data is cleared in the browser.
- mass-expert-theme (local storage) — remembers the selected website theme (light, dark or high-contrast). Retention — until the site data is cleared in the browser.
- ame-deck-slide (local storage) — remembers the slide position on interactive presentation pages. Retention — until the site data is cleared in the browser.
2.2. Analytics cookies — Yandex.Metrica. Connected only after clicking "Accept all" in the cookie notice:
- _ym_uid — visitor identifier; retention — up to 12 months;
- _ym_did — user identifier; retention — up to 12 months;
- _ym_isad — ad-blocker detection flag; retention — up to 1 day;
- as well as other cookies set by the Yandex.Metrica service.
The data is used solely for visit statistics and improving the Website.
2.3. Marketing cookies — no marketing pixels or advertising system counters are used on the Website.
3. Purposes of use
- ensuring the operability and correct display of the Website;
- remembering technical settings and preferences (website theme, cookie notice choice);
- visit analytics and website improvement — only with the User’s consent.
4. Third-party cookies
Yandex.Metrica is a third-party service (YANDEX LLC) and may use its own data processing technologies. Yandex privacy documents are available at yandex.ru/legal/confidential.
5. Managing cookies and withdrawing consent
Consent to analytics cookies is given by clicking "Accept all" in the notice; refusal — the "Essential only" button or closing the notice. The choice can be changed at any time:
- show the cookie notice again and select "Accept all" or "Essential only";
- clear the saved site data in the browser — the notice will appear again;
- block or delete cookies in the browser settings. Disabling essential cookies and local storage may affect certain Website functions.
6. Retention periods
Specific retention periods are listed in section 2. Technical records are stored until cleared by the User; analytics cookies — within the periods established by the Yandex.Metrica service.
7. Changes to this Policy
The Administration may update this Policy. A new version takes effect upon publication on the Website. For personal data processing details, see the Personal Data Processing Policy.
8. Contacts
The Administration’s contact details are provided in the block below and on the Contacts page.