Effective date: 24 April 2025
Last updated: 24 April 2025

This Cookie Notice explains how Paavis, Inc. (“Paavis”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on paavis.com. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control their use, in accordance with EU data protection and electronic communications laws.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as preferences or interactions.

Cookies can be:

• First-party cookies – set directly by paavis.com

• Third-party cookies – set by services integrated into the site (such as analytics or embedded tools)

2. Why Paavis Uses Cookies

Paavis uses cookies only where they support legitimate and proportionate purposes, including:

• Ensuring the website functions correctly

• Protecting the site and preventing abuse

• Understanding how visitors interact with content

• Improving usability, performance, and relevance

Where required by law, non-essential cookies are used only after obtaining your consent.

3. Types of Cookies Used

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for basic website operation and security. The site cannot function properly without them.

b. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use paavis.com, such as which pages are visited most often. This information is aggregated and used to improve the site.

c. Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make (such as form inputs or preferences) to provide a more consistent experience.

Paavis does not use cookies for behavioral advertising or cross-site tracking.

4. Squarespace Cookies and Processing

Paavis.com is built and hosted on Squarespace, which sets certain cookies as part of its standard platform services, including:

• Site analytics

• Form handling

• Load balancing and security

Squarespace acts as a data processor and applies GDPR-compliant safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.

5. Your Choices and Controls

You have control over how cookies are used:

• You may configure your browser to block or delete cookies

• You may withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time

• Blocking certain cookies may affect site functionality

Instructions for managing cookies can be found in your browser’s help section.

For EU users, additional information about online tracking choices is available via:

• Your Online Choices (EU)

6. Legal Basis (EU)

Under EU law:

• Strictly necessary cookies are used based on legitimate interest

• All other cookies rely on your consent, in accordance with the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR

7. Updates to This Notice

This Cookie Notice may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, law, or how paavis.com operates. Updates take effect when published, and the “Last updated” date will be revised.

8. Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Notice or Paavis’ use of cookies, contact: Paavis, Inc. Email: privacy@paavis.com