1. Data controller
This platform is operated by Apex Invest. The event technology is provided by Samaaro. For the purposes of this Cookie Policy, Apex Invest is the data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data through cookies on this platform.
Samaaro acts as a data processor, processing data on behalf of Apex Invest in accordance with applicable data protection agreements.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide insights into usage. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device for a set period (persistent cookies).
3. How we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies Always Active
These cookies are required for the platform to function correctly. They enable core features such as user authentication and session management. The legal basis for these cookies is legitimate interest, as they are strictly necessary for the operation of the platform.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| session_id | Samaaro | Maintains secure user session after login or registration | Session |
| csrf_token | Samaaro | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Samaaro | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for platform operation.
Analytics Cookies Optional
We use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand how users interact with the platform. The legal basis for these cookies is consent. They are only activated after you provide your consent through the cookie banner.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated identifier | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state across page requests | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for session-level reporting | 24 hours |
These cookies collect information in an aggregated and pseudonymised manner, including page views, session duration, and engagement patterns. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking "Manage" on the cookie banner.
4. International data transfers
Some of the cookies used on this platform, particularly those set by Google Analytics, may result in your data being transferred to and processed in countries outside of your jurisdiction, including the United States.
Where such transfers occur, they are supported by appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission or equivalent mechanisms, to ensure your data is protected to a standard consistent with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
5. Cookie consent and control
A cookie consent banner is provided when you first visit the platform, allowing you to accept or manage your preferences for analytics cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Manage" on the cookie banner at the bottom of the page.
You can also control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the platform.
We do not use cookies for advertising, profiling, or cross-site tracking.
6. Your rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights in relation to the personal data collected through cookies:
- Right of access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations
- Right to restrict processing — request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability — request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to withdraw consent — withdraw your consent for analytics cookies at any time via the cookie banner, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal
- Right to lodge a complaint — file a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 9 below.
7. Data retention
Cookie data is retained for the duration specified in the cookie tables above. Analytics data processed by Google Analytics is retained in accordance with Google's data retention settings, which are configured to the minimum period necessary for our reporting purposes. You can delete cookies stored on your device at any time through your browser settings.
8. Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or platform functionality. Any material changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have concerns about how your data is being processed, please contact us:
10. Related policies
This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides further details on how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data across the platform. If you have not already reviewed it, we encourage you to do so.
