This Cookies Policy explains how RENATASTRADAS MB (“Company”, “we”, “us”, “SkillsTrade”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our marketplace website skills-trade.com (the “Site”). This policy acts in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

Data Controller Details:

• Company: RENATASTRADAS MB

• Company Number: 307123019

• Address: Šiauliai, Vytauto g. 147-18, LT-76341, Lithuania

• Email: info@skills-trade.com

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to secure user accounts, and to provide reporting information.

We also use similar technologies such as:

• Local Storage (HTML5): Allows us to store data (like your current Token Balance cache or draft Briefs) locally on your browser so you don't lose them if you accidentally refresh the page.

• Session Tokens: Temporary identifiers that keep you logged in while you navigate between the "Talent" search and your private "Dashboard".

We use cookies to facilitate your access to the marketplace, manage the Token payment system, maintain the security of the Escrow process, and ensure that your chat messages are delivered in real-time.

We categorize cookies as follows:

3.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential). These are vital for the Site to function. Without them, we cannot provide the core services, such as: Logging into your secure Client or Freelancer Dashboard, Processing Token purchases via Visa/Mastercard, Ensuring the security of the Escrow transaction mechanism.

Consent: We do not require your consent for these cookies as the site cannot function without them.

3.2. Functional Cookies. These allow the Site to remember choices you make to provide a more personalized experience. Examples: Remembering your preferred currency (EUR, GBP, or USD), your interface language, or keeping your search filters active while you browse profiles.

3.3. Analytics & Performance Cookies. These help us understand how users interact with our Site (e.g., which Service Categories are most popular). We use this data to fix errors and improve platform speed.

Legal Basis: We request explicit consent via our Cookie Banner before setting these cookies.

3.4. Marketing & Targeting Cookies. These cookies record your visit to our Site, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We may use this information to display relevant ads to you on other platforms.

Below is a non-exhaustive list of the types of storage keys we typically use on SkillsTrade:

• skillstrade_session: Identifies your active session so you stay logged in to the Dashboard. Lifetime: Session.

• XSRF-TOKEN: Prevents Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks (security). Lifetime: Session.

• currency_pref: Remembers if you selected EUR, GBP, or USD prices. Lifetime: 30 Days.

• chat_status: Remembers your "Online/Offline" status preference. Lifetime: Session.

• token_cart_cache: Stores your selected Token Package in the cart before checkout. Lifetime: Local Storage.

• _ga, _gid: Google Analytics cookies to measure site traffic. Lifetime: 2 Years / 24 Hours.

• cookie_consent: Stores your preference regarding this Cookie Policy. Lifetime: 12 Months.

Please note that trusted third parties may also set cookies on your device. We do not control the dissemination of these cookies.

1. Payment Processors: When you buy Tokens, our payment gateways set cookies to detect fraud and securely authorize the transaction.

2. Analytics Providers: We use services like Google Analytics (GA4) to track aggregate user behavior.

3. Verification Services: Our KYC provider may set cookies during the Freelancer verification process.

You have the right to choose whether or not to accept non-essential cookies.

• Cookie Banner: When you first visit skills-trade.com, a banner will appear asking for your consent.

• Browser Settings: You can block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies.

Warning: If you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including Strictly Necessary ones), you may not be able to access your Dashboard, purchase Tokens, or chat with Freelancers.

As a global marketplace, some of our third-party partners may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in compliance with the GDPR.

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date".

If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us:

RENATASTRADAS MB

• Email: info@skills-trade.com

• Address: Šiauliai, Vytauto g. 147-18, LT-76341, Lithuania