COOKIE POLICY
SMART GROUP HR SOLUTIONS — smartgroup.hr website | Version 1.0
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies are, which cookies we use on the smartgroup.hr website, the legal basis for their use, and how you can manage your preferences. This Policy applies together with our Privacy Policy (smartgroup.hr/privacy-policy).
1. Data Controller
The smartgroup.hr website is managed by SMART GROUP HR SOLUTIONS (SMART GROUP RECRUITMENT d.o.o. and affiliated companies), Radnička cesta 39, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
For personal data protection matters, please contact: osobni.podaci@smartgroup.hr
2. What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your device. It enables the website to remember your preferences and helps measure website usage. Similar technologies (e.g., local storage and tracking pixels) are treated in the same way as cookies.
3. Legal Basis and Consent
Necessary cookies are placed based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the proper functioning of the website (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR), and therefore do not require your consent.
Statistical (analytics) and other non-essential cookies are only placed with your prior consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Article 100 of the Electronic Communications Act). You provide consent through an active choice made in the cookie banner displayed during your first visit. You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link. These cookies are not set until consent has been provided.
4. Which Cookies We Use
| Name | Category | Purpose | Provider | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Necessary (session) | Necessary | Basic website functionality and security; remembering user session state | smartgroup.hr | Session / up to 1 year |
| _ga | Statistical | Google Analytics 4 — distinguishes users | Google (GA4: G-D4LX4FDELW) | 2 years |
| _ga_D4LX4FDELW | Statistical | Google Analytics 4 — stores session state | 2 years | |
| _gid | Statistical | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 24 hours |
The complete list of active cookies and their providers is also available via the consent management tool (“Cookie Settings”).
We use Google Analytics 4 solely to understand how our website is used. We do not use it for advertising or profiling purposes.
5. Transfers to Third Countries
Google Analytics is provided by Google Ireland Ltd., with possible processing taking place in the United States. Transfers outside the European Economic Area (EEA) are carried out subject to appropriate safeguards, including the EU–US Data Privacy Framework (adequacy decision) and/or Standard Contractual Clauses (Article 46 GDPR).
Statistical cookies are activated only after you have provided your consent.
6. How to Manage Cookies
- Consent Banner — During your first visit, you can select “Accept,” “Reject,” or “Settings” and choose preferences by category.
- Cookie Settings — A link in the website footer allows you to modify or withdraw your consent at any time.
- Browser Settings — You may also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that blocking necessary cookies may cause certain website features to stop functioning properly.
- Google Analytics Opt-out — An opt-out browser add-on is available at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
7. Changes to This Policy
Any changes to this Policy will be published on this page together with an updated effective date. We recommend reviewing this Policy periodically.
Version: 1.0
Date: July 2025
Supersedes: Cookie Policy dated April 30, 2019.