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About the use of cookies on the bis.gov.lv website
Cookie Usage Policy on the website bis.gov.lv The website of the Construction Information System bis.gov.lv uses cookies, informing website users and visitors about it.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that is sent to your computer or mobile device during the visit to the website and is stored on your computer or mobile device when you open the respective site. In each subsequent visit, cookies are sent back to the original website or to another website that recognizes this cookie. Cookies act as the memory of a specific website, allowing the site to remember your computer in the next visits. In addition, cookies can remember your settings or improve user convenience.
Types of cookies
The website of the Construction Information System bis.gov.lv uses both session cookies (they exist only until the web browser is closed) and persistent cookies (they exist for a longer, specific period). In addition, the cookies used on the website bis.gov.lv can be divided into two categories: technologically necessary cookies, without which the execution of the e-service is technologically impossible or significantly hindered, and statistics and social media cookies.
- Technical / necessary cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website user to freely visit and browse the website and use its features, including obtaining information about services and using them. These cookies identify the user's device but do not reveal the user's identity. Without these cookies, the website will not be able to function properly, for example, providing the necessary information to the user or ensuring access to the profile.
- Statistical cookies
Statistical cookies collect information on how the user uses the website, identifying frequently visited sections, including the content selected by the user while browsing the site. The information is used for analysis purposes to determine what interests the website users and to improve the functionality of the site, making it more user-friendly. Statistical cookies only identify the user's device, but do not reveal the user's identity.
The website uses the "Google Analytics" program by the company "Google Inc," which uses cookies stored on your device (such as a computer, phone, tablet) to analyze how you use the respective website. The information created by these cookies about how you use this website is sent to the "Google" server in the United States and stored there. Your IP address, using IP anonymization, is shortened in the European Union or the European Economic Area and can only be transferred to processing in Google servers located in the United States in exceptional cases. "Google" uses this information to evaluate how you use the respective website, prepare reports on activities on the respective websites for website maintainers (in this case, the Construction State Control Bureau), and provide other services related to the use of the website and the Internet. "Google" never associates the IP address received here with any other information in its possession. If necessary, "Google" may provide this information to third parties if required by law or if a third party, on behalf of "Google," processes this data.
The purpose of using "Google Analytics" cookies is to improve the quality of content on the website bis.gov.lv and adapt the content to the needs of its visitors. For this purpose, standard log information (connection time, duration, IP address) and anonymous information about your actions on the website are collected.
- Social media cookies
Social media cookies are used to track and store visits to various sites. These cookies collect information about the website audience, and this information can be used to customize content found in your social media profiles. Social media cookies only identify the user's device, visited domains, and websites, but do not reveal the user's identity.
How do we use cookies?
The Construction Information System (BIS) website uses cookies for:
- System operation, to identify user sessions and user cookie settings (remembered or already agreed that cookies are used on this website);
- Statistics, to determine the volume of requests, i.e., analyze user actions on the website (connection time, duration, most viewed sections);
- Performance measurement of the system;
- Collecting information about the website audience and customizing content found in your social media profiles.
Cookies used on the Construction Information System (BIS) website bis.gov.lv
Technical / Mandatory Cookies
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bis.gov.lv |
Until the end of the session |
BIS |
System operation to identify user sessions |
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_eazybi_private_session |
bis.gov.lv |
Until the end of the session |
BIS |
System operation to identify user sessions |
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cookie_choice_made |
bis.gov.lv |
1 month |
BIS |
System operation to identify user cookie settings |
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statistic_cookies |
bis.gov.lv |
1 month |
BIS |
System operation to identify user cookie settings |
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social_cookies |
bis.gov.lv |
1 month |
BIS |
System operation to identify user cookie settings |
Statistikas sīkdatnes
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Domain |
Maximum Lifespan | Owner | Purpose |
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JSESSIONID |
.nr-data.net |
Until the end of the session |
NewRelic |
System performance measurement to identify user sessions |
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_gat_gtag_UA_115185545_1 |
bis.gov.lv |
1 minute |
Google Analytics |
For statistics to determine the volume of requests |
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_ga |
bis.gov.lv |
2 years |
Google Analytics |
For statistics to identify user sessions |
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_gid |
bis.gov.lv |
24 hours |
Google Analytics |
For statistics to identify user sessions |
Social Media Cookies
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Domain |
Maximum Lifespan | Owner | Purpose |
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_fbp |
bis.gov.lv |
3 months |
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Information collection about user visits to the website to tailor content in the social media profile |
Legal Basis for Cookies
The legal basis for the use of technical or mandatory cookies is the legitimate interest of the State Construction Control Bureau (Būvniecības valsts kontroles birojs) - ensuring the uninterrupted operation of the website. The legal basis for the use of other cookies is the user's consent, which is given by placing a consent checkbox in the respective location. Consent confirms that the user has been informed about cookies, their purposes, and the legal basis for their use.
How to control or disable cookies (opt-out)?
When visiting the Construction Information System website at bis.gov.lv, the user is presented with a message that cookies are used on the website. The user has the option to consent to the use of all cookies or choose specific types of cookies to which they give their consent by using the "Accept All" or "Customize Choices" menu. The user is not offered the option to opt-out of the use of technical or mandatory cookies since using the website without them will be disrupted or not possible.
Afterward, you can control and delete cookies as desired. You can delete all cookies on your computer, and most browsers can be set to block the placement of cookies. However, in such cases, you will need to manually adjust the settings each time you visit the website, and there is a possibility that some services and features may not work.
Changing cookie settings or deleting them is possible in the settings of internet browsers. Below are links to information resources on managing cookies for popular browsers:
- Firefox
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Chrome
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en
- Safari
https://support.apple.com/lv-lv/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
- Opera
https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/
- Edge
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4468242/microsoft-edge-browsing-data-and-privacy
- Explorer
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/278835/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer
Another way to quickly reject used cookies is as follows:
- In the web browser's address bar, click on the padlock icon or the page info icon.
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- Choose the option to clear or edit cookies, as well as whether to clear them on all websites or on a specific website.
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3. Delete the cookies.
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Additional information about cookies, including details about the cookies set on your computer and how to manage or delete them according to your device's browser, can be found on the website: www.aboutcookies.org.
Changes to Cookie Usage Policy
If you have questions about the processing of personal data, we invite you to familiarize yourself with the Privacy Policy of the Construction State Control Bureau, which can be found in the "Privacy Policy" section of the Construction State Control Bureau's website or contact the Data Protection Specialist of the Construction State Control Bureau by writing to the email address: das@bvkb.gov.lv or calling at (+371) 26404748. The public has the right to change this cookie policy at any time. All changes to the cookie usage policy will be published at https://bis.gov.lv/lv.
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