Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on the user's device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when visiting websites. Cookies enable the website to recognize the user's device and remember certain preferences or actions.

Cookies can come from two sources:

• First-party cookies — set by the domain of the website being visited (stectus.com)
• Third-party cookies — set by external domains or services (e.g., social media plugins, analytics tools)

The stectus.com website uses only first-party cookies. We do not use third-party cookies.

2. How Do We Use Cookies?

The stectus.com website uses cookies to the minimum extent necessary for the proper functioning of the website. Our cookie policy is based on the principle of minimal interference — we use only those cookies that are absolutely essential for the provision of the electronic communications service.

The Website does not use:

• Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics, Plausible)
• Marketing cookies (e.g., Facebook Pixel, Google Ads)
• Cookies for tracking user behavior
• Cookies for creating user profiles
• Any third-party cookies

3. Cookie Table

4. Managing Cookies

4.1. Cookies Without Consent

All cookies used on the Website are strictly necessary within the meaning of Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC. This means they do not require the user's prior consent, as they are essential for the provision of the electronic communications service requested by the user.

4.2. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can control and manage cookies through your web browser settings. Below are links to instructions for the most popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
• Microsoft Edge: Microsoft Edge — managing cookies
• Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
• Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies

4.3. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Since the Website uses only strictly necessary cookies, disabling them in your browser settings may result in:

• Loss of language preference — the Website may default to English or Polish each time instead of remembering your selection

Disabling strictly necessary cookies does not affect the basic functionality of the Website — browsing content, navigation, and using the contact form remain fully accessible.

5. Legal Basis

The use of cookies on the Website is based on the following legal frameworks:

5.1. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (GDPR):

• Article 6(1)(f) — legitimate interest of the controller — ensuring the proper functioning of the Website and user comfort through language preference storage

5.2. ePrivacy Directive

In accordance with Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector:

• Article 5(3) — storage of information or access to information on the user's end device is permitted provided that the user has given consent, with the exception of cookies necessary for the provision of the electronic communications service requested by the user

5.3. CCPA

In accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1798.100–1798.199.100), STECTUS LLC does not sell or share personal data collected through cookies with third parties for marketing purposes.

5.4. Wyoming Consumer Data Privacy Act (WYCDPA)

In accordance with the Wyoming Consumer Data Privacy Act (Wyo. Stat. §§ 40-22-101 through 40-22-114, effective July 1, 2025), STECTUS LLC does not process personal data collected through cookies for profiling purposes and does not sell such data to third parties.

5.5. Wyoming LLC Act

STECTUS LLC is formed under the Wyoming LLC Act (W.S. 17-29) and is subject to the federal and state laws of the United States, including the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. § 45), which prohibits deceptive practices in privacy matters.

6. Cookie Data Controller

The controller of cookies used on the Website is:

7. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to make changes to this Cookie Policy. Any material changes will be communicated by posting the updated version on the Website with the date of the last update. Continued use of the Website after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

8. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or the processing of personal data, please contact us:

Document last updated: June 10, 2026