Cookie Policy

1. Definitions

1.1 Company

Founding Developers Sp. z o.o. with its registered office at ul. Lubczykowa 51, 62-069 Palędzie, Poland (hereinafter: "Company"). Contact with the Company is possible at the physical address: ul. Lubczykowa 51, 62-069 Palędzie, Poland or via e-mail at: hi@foundingdevelopers.com.

1.2 Cookies

Small text files stored on the User's device when using the Website and any other similar technologies used to collect information about the User's activity on the Website. Cookies may come from the Company or from the Company's trusted partners.

1.3 Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy.

1.4 Website

The website operated by the Company.

1.5 User

Any natural person visiting the Website.

2. What are Cookies used for on the Website?

2.1

The Company uses Cookies primarily to enable the User to access the Website and to facilitate the User's use of the Website.

2.2

The Company also uses Cookies for analytical and marketing purposes – but only if the User agrees to this when accessing the Website for the first time.

2.3

The Company also uses other technologies and technical solutions that allow access to information stored on the User's device or browser (e.g. Local Storage, through which the Company gains access to information stored while using the Website in a separate part of the User's browser memory).

3. What types of Cookies are used on the Website?

3.1 Cookies used on the Website are divided into the following categories:

Essential Cookies

These Cookies are installed to provide the User with access to the Website and its basic features, and therefore do not require the User's consent. Without the necessary Cookies, the Company would not be able to provide Users with services on the Website.

Optional Cookies

These Cookies are used by the Company only if the User consents to them.

These cookies are:

• Essential – they allow the Company to remember Users' preferences or choices (such as username, language, text size or other customizable elements) and provide Users with personalized content on the Website;
• Analytics – allow the Company to see the number of visits and sources of traffic on the Website, identify which webpages are more or less popular and understand how users navigate the Website, enabling improvement of the Website's performance;
• Marketing & advertising – they are used to deliver advertisements that are in line with interests and preferences of Users. Based on information from these files and activity on other websites, a profile of Users' interests may be built.

4. Are Third Party Cookies used on the Website?

4.1

By using the Website, you may receive Cookies from third parties that cooperate with the Company. More detailed information is provided below:

Analytics services providers

The Company works with analytics services providers such as Google Analytics, Google AdSense, Hotjar, Posthog, PIWIK Pro for analytics, conversion tracking and remarketing.

Other suppliers

Third-party providers that allow the Company to display videos, images, hold webinars, conduct marketing campaigns.

Social networks

The Company uses social network Cookies to share pages and content of interest on the Website. These Cookies may also be used for advertising purposes, including: Facebook Pixel, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Medium, Clutch.

5. How long are Cookies stored?

5.1 The Website uses permanent and session Cookies.

Session Cookies

Temporary files stored until the User logs out, leaves the Website or turns off the web browser. They help analyze web traffic, identify and resolve technical problems, and improve navigation.

Permanent Cookies

Stored for the time specified in their parameters or until the User deletes them. They help the Company remember the User's settings and preferences to make future visits more convenient or provide tailored content.

Examples of cookie lifespans:

• _gclau (Google AdSense) – 3 months
• ph_phc – 1 year
• _ga (Google Analytics) – 2 years
• _fbp (Facebook Pixel) – 3 months

6. No consent to the use of Cookies and the ability to change the setting of the Cookies

6.1

If the User does not agree to the use of Cookies, they can manage and control them through their browser, including removing Cookies by deleting them from their browsing history when leaving the Website.

6.2

The Website uses a consent management preferences (CMP) to help the User manage Cookie preferences.

6.3

The User may use the CMP to:

• Obtain detailed information about the Cookies used on the Website and the Company's trusted partners;
• Give and withdraw consent for the Company and trusted partners to use optional Cookies;
• Change previously selected settings.

7. Is it possible to change the Cookie settings from the web browser?

7.1

Internet browsers provide the ability to change settings to reject, delete or block certain Cookies.

7.2

Since some Cookies are necessary for the functioning of the Website, changing browser settings may prevent some services from working properly or may prevent the User from using the Website.

8. Changes to the Cookie Policy

8.1

The Cookie Policy shall be reviewed on an ongoing basis and updated as necessary.

8.2

The current version of the Cookie Policy applies since 25.01.2025