COOKIE USE POLICY (hereinafter referred to as the Cookie Policy) 

1. General Provisions 
1.1. This Cookie Policy describes how Ivan Gorbachev, a sole proprietor, business ID 3580975-8, acting as a data controller within the meaning of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Finland’s Data Protection Act (Tietosuojalaki), hereinafter referred to as the Controller, uses cookies and other similar technologies on the website https://docgorbachev.com, including its pages and subdomains, as well as when using related services and bots at the following addresses: https://t.me/Ivangorbachev_bot?start=6917079f13c32e8b7b0a1a7d, 
https://t.me/Ivangorbachev_bot?start=6911b8082dbb085c1200c38c, 
https://ivangorbachev-bot.tg.pulse.is, hereinafter referred to collectively as the Websites and Services. 
1.2. This Cookie Policy is an independent document and also serves as a supplement to the Controller’s Privacy Policy. If any information regarding the processing of personal data is not disclosed in this Cookie Policy, the provisions of the Privacy Policy shall apply. 
1.3. By using the Sites and Services, you agree that cookies and other technologies may be used in accordance with this Cookie Policy and applicable law, taking into account your choices and settings. Where your consent is required for the use of cookies, such cookies will only be used after your consent has been obtained. 
2. Definitions 
2.1. A cookie is a small piece of data that is stored in your browser or on the device you use to access the Sites, and can be read during subsequent visits. Cookies allow us to recognize your browser, remember your preferences and settings, and collect certain information about how you use the Sites and Services. 
2.2. For the purposes of this Cookie Policy, other similar technologies refer in particular to web beacons, pixel tags, browser local storage, scripts, and other technical solutions that may be used for the same purposes as cookies. 
3. Which cookies are used and for what purposes 
3.1. The Controller uses cookies and other similar technologies only to the extent necessary to ensure the operation of the Websites and Services, to improve their quality, and to comply with legal requirements. The following categories of cookies may be used on the Websites and when using the Services. 
3.2. Strictly necessary cookies. These are cookies that are technically essential for the operation of the Websites and Services. They enable basic functions such as proper page and interface loading, functioning of forms, maintenance of a secure connection, and session integrity verification. Without these cookies, the Websites and Services may not function properly or may be unavailable. 
3.3. Statistical and analytical cookies. These cookies are used to recognize users, count visits, and analyze how you interact with the Sites and Services, including which pages you visit, what materials you view, and what actions you take. The information collected helps the Controller understand how the Sites and Services are used, identify the most popular sections, improve the structure and content, and enhance user experience.
3.4. Performance cookies. These cookies collect information about technical errors, crashes, page load delays, and other issues affecting the operation of the Sites and Services. This data enables us to test new features, optimize performance, and improve overall stability. 
3.5. Functional cookies. These cookies allow us to remember your settings and choices, such as your selected interface language, region, display preferences, and preferred ways of interacting. Thanks to these cookies, you do not need to re-enter the same settings each time you visit the Sites or use the Services. 
3.6. Tracking cookies and advertising cookies, including third-party cookies. These cookies may be used to collect information about the pages you visit, the links and content you view, the sources from which you access the Sites, and the advertisements that are shown to you. Such information may be used to display advertising that is potentially of interest to you, as well as to analyze the effectiveness of advertising and informational campaigns. In certain cases, these cookies may be set not by the Controller, but by third parties, such as advertising networks or analytics platforms with which the Controller cooperates. 
4. Legal grounds for the use of cookies 
4.1. The use of strictly necessary cookies is based on the Controller’s legitimate interests, as the Sites and Services cannot function properly without these cookies, and their use is essential to ensure security, stability, and basic functionality. 
4.2. The use of analytical, functional, advertising, and other cookies that are not strictly necessary is carried out with your consent, if such consent is required by applicable law. In such cases, the legal basis is your freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent. 
4.3. You have the right to modify your settings and withdraw your consent for the use of certain categories of cookies at any time. Withdrawing your consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal, but it may result in limited functionality of the Sites and Services. 
5. Cookie retention periods 
5.1. The information contained in cookies is used by the Controller solely for the purposes specified in this Cookie Policy and only for as long as is necessary to achieve those purposes. 
5.2. Cookies can be either session-based or persistent. Session cookies exist only during a single visit to the Website and are deleted from your browser once it is closed. Persistent cookies are stored on your device for a specified period, which is set for each particular cookie and is necessary for saving preferences and settings or for analytical and advertising purposes. After this period expires, the respective cookies are automatically deleted. 
5.3. The specific retention periods may vary depending on the type of cookie and the technical solution used, and the Controller strives not to use cookies for longer than necessary to fulfill a particular function. 
6. Third Parties and the Disclosure of Cookie-Related Information 
6.1. Personal information that may be collected through cookies placed on your device may be accessible to the Controller, as well as to third parties engaged by the Controller to provide technical, analytical, advertising, and other services, provided that all data protection laws are complied with. 
6.2. Such parties may include, for example, providers of analytics services, advertising networks, hosting providers, email distribution solution vendors, traffic management platforms, and other services whose tools are integrated into the operation of the Websites and Services.
6.3. In cases where cookies are set by third parties, the processing of information collected through them may be governed by separate privacy policies and terms of use posted on the websites of those third parties. 
6.4. The Controller requires all engaged data processors to maintain confidentiality, implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures, and use information obtained through cookies only for purposes defined by the Controller and this Cookie Policy. 
7. Managing cookies and changing settings 
7.1. When you first visit the Sites, you may be asked to consent to the use of cookies, except for those that are strictly necessary and can be used without separate consent due to their technical nature. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize the use of specific categories of cookies. 
7.2. If, after giving your consent to the use of cookies, you decide to change your decision, you can do so by adjusting your browser settings and/or deleting the cookies stored on your device. Typically, these options can be found in the security or privacy section of your browser settings; for more detailed information, please refer to the help section or user guide for your specific browser. 
7.3. After deleting cookies, you may be asked to select your cookie preferences again the next time you visit the Sites, and you can make a different choice regarding their use. 
7.4. You can also configure your browser to block cookies by default, accept only certain categories of cookies, or require confirmation before saving each cookie. However, please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may limit the functionality of the Sites and Services, reduce display quality, or make it impossible to use certain features, including registration forms, your personal account, or integrations with external services. 
7.5. If you have consented to the use of cookies on one of the Controller’s Websites and have not indicated otherwise in your settings, the Controller may assume that the use of similar categories of cookies on other Controller Websites is also approved by you, provided that you have been given the necessary information about their use. 
8. Relationship with the Privacy Policy 
8.1. The use of cookies and other similar technologies may result in the processing of personal information. Details about the categories of personal data that may be processed, the purposes for processing, the legal grounds, your rights as a data subject, and any parties to whom personal information may be disclosed are provided in the Controller’s Privacy Policy. 
8.2. This Cookie Policy should be interpreted and applied in conjunction with the Privacy Policy. If you require more detailed information regarding the processing of personal data, it is recommended that you refer to the text of the Privacy Policy, and, if necessary, submit an appropriate request to the Controller. 
9. Contact information 
9.1. For any questions regarding the use of cookies, as well as matters related to the exercise of your rights, you may contact the Controller using the following contact details. 
9.2. Ivan Gorbachev, sole proprietor, Business ID 3580975-8 Email: vangorfin@gmail.com 
9.3. The controller reviews requests related to the use of cookies and the processing of personal information within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with the requirements of applicable law.
10. Updating this Cookie Policy 
10.1. The Controller reserves the right to periodically review and update this Cookie Policy, including in response to changes in applicable legislation, the development of the Sites and Services, advancements in technology, the introduction of new categories of cookies, or changes in how cookies are used. 
10.2. In the event of significant changes that could affect your rights and interests, the Controller will inform you using the Websites and/or other available communication channels, such as posting a notice on the Websites, displaying a pop-up window, or sending an email if the Controller has your contact information. 
10.3. The current version of this Cookie Policy is always available on the Websites. We recommend reviewing the Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how cookies and similar technologies are used when you access our Websites and Services.