Cookie Usage Policy of BUSINESS.GOV.LV
Published: 29.06.2022.
I General Provisions
- The Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (hereinafter – LIAA), VAT registration No. LV90001739473, address: Pērses iela 2, Rīga, LV-1442, email: pasts@liaa.gov.lv, is committed to ensuring the security of the personal information of visitors to the LIAA website www.business.gov.lv (hereinafter – the website) and to protecting their rights when visiting the website and browsing its content.
- This cookie policy has been prepared to provide website visitors with additional information about the technologies used on the site and how LIAA uses them.
II Information About Cookies
- Cookies are small text files made up of letters and numbers that are downloaded and stored on your computer or other device (e.g., smartphone, tablet) and retained by your browser during your visit to the website. They can be used to track which pages you visit, to save the information you enter, or to remember your preferences (such as language settings) during site navigation.
III Purpose and Legal Basis for Cookie Use
- Cookies are necessary to enhance your experience using our digital services, help us gather information on how visitors use our website, and enable us to improve the services offered to users. Cookies are also used to provide you with personalized information about our products and services.
- We use different types of cookies. Some are set by default (such as “necessary” cookies), but for others—used for analytics and targeting—we ask for your consent. By accepting cookies in the banner displayed when visiting the website, you agree to the use of certain categories of cookies.
IV Types of Cookies and Their Use
- We use two categories of cookies. You can consent to both categories or only one. By agreeing to a category, you consent to all cookies within that category (see the detailed cookie list below). You can change your preferences and opt out of cookies at any time.
Necessary Cookies
Necessary cookies are essential and allow access to different parts of the website. These cookies are stored on your device during the visit or for a specified period. These are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled, therefore no user consent is required for this category.
Analytical Cookies
Analytical cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and how visitors navigate the site. If you opt out of these cookies, your visit will not be included in our statistics, but your use of the website will not be affected.
V List of Cookies Used on the Website
The following cookies are used on the website:
Name | Type | Description | Duration |
SES | Necessary | Maintains session for load balancing purposes. | Session |
ARRAffinitySameSite | Necessary | Required for chat support. Ensures same server handles session. | Session |
eiis_cookies | Necessary | Registers if statistical cookies were accepted. | 1 year |
_ga | Statistics | Google Analytics cookie. Registers unique ID for GA4. | 13 months |
_ga_S57LP520KS | Statistics | Google Analytics cookie for identifying and tracking users. | 13 months |
_clsk | Statistics | Clarity cookie for session recording. Combines page views. | 24 hours |
_clck | Statistics | Clarity cookie for session tracking. Stores user ID and preferences. | 13 months |
CLID | Statistics | Indicates first-time Clarity user on any Clarity-enabled site. | 13 months |
MUID | Statistics | Microsoft user identifier used for tracking across domains. | 1 year |
MR | Statistics | Bing cookie for ad delivery and tracking. | 7 days |
SRM_B | Statistics | Bing cookie for retargeting and ad targeting. | 1 year |
SM | Statistics | Clarity session and heatmap data collection. MUID sync. | 13 months |
ANONCHK | Statistics | Clarity anonymous tracking. Always set to 0 by default. | 13 months |
MUID | Marketing | Microsoft ID for session recording and cross-site tracking. | 1 year |
MR | Marketing | Clarity cookie for refreshing Microsoft ID (MUID). | 7 days |
VI Information on User Consent for Cookie Use
- When visiting this website, a banner informs users that cookies are used. By clicking 'Accept', you agree to all cookies on the site and confirm you have read the information on cookies, their purpose, and third-party data sharing.
- Consent is not required for 'necessary' cookies as they ensure proper and uninterrupted functioning of www.business.gov.lv, allowing you to log in and receive relevant digital browsing and online usage experience.
VII Cookie Rejection
- If you do not want analytical and marketing cookies to be used on your device, you can manage your cookie preferences through the banner on the website. Please note that such changes may affect the functionality of the website. Technical cookies required for site functionality will remain in place and do not require user consent.
VIII Withdrawal of Consent
- You can change your cookie preferences or withdraw consent at any time. You may reject all cookies except the 'necessary' ones.
- To withdraw your consent for analytical and marketing cookies, click the respective button: “Withdraw Consent”.
IX Policy Changes
- If you have questions about personal data processing, please refer to LIAA’s privacy policy available under the “Privacy Policy” section in the “Useful” menu at www.business.gov.lv or contact LIAA’s Data Protection Officer at datu.aizsardziba@liaa.gov.lv.
- LIAA reserves the right to amend this cookie policy at any time. Any changes to the policy will be published on www.business.gov.lv.