Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) while you browse a website.

These files enable the site to remember your actions and preferences (such as language, theme, login status, etc.) over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter them each time you visit the site or navigate between pages.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

This website employs different types of cookies, classified by purpose and duration:

2.1 Technical Cookies (Necessary)

Technical cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the site, enabling you to navigate and use its core features seamlessly.

Note: Technical cookies do not require user consent as they are strictly necessary for delivering the requested service.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies collect aggregated, anonymous information about site usage to help us enhance performance and user experience.

Google Analytics: This site uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about user behavior and generate statistical reports on site usage.

Data collected by Google Analytics includes: pages visited, session duration, geographic origin (city-level), device used, browser, and operating system.

Google Analytics is configured with IP address anonymization (the anonymize_ip option), minimizing the collection of personal data.

For more information: Google Privacy Policy

Consent: Analytics cookies require explicit user consent before installation.

2.3 Profiling and Marketing Cookies

Currently, this website does NOT use profiling or marketing cookies.

Any third-party cookies for advertising or profiling purposes will only be introduced with explicit user consent and appropriate disclosure.

3. Third-Party Cookies

This site may integrate third-party services that use their own cookies. Below is a list of currently active third-party services:

3.1 Google Analytics (Google LLC)

• Purpose: Statistical analysis of traffic and user behavior
• Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
• Opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

3.2 Cookie-Script.com

• Purpose: Cookie consent management and GDPR compliance
• Privacy Policy: cookie-script.com/privacy-policy
• What it does: Displays cookie consent banner and manages user preferences

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies used by this site have different durations based on their type:

4.1 Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are automatically deleted when the browser is closed. Currently not used on this site.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain stored on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted.

• Technical cookies (theme): Permanent, until manual deletion
• Google Analytics (_ga): 2 years
• Google Analytics (_gid): 24 hours

5. Legal Basis for Processing

The use of cookies is based on the following legal grounds:

• Technical cookies: Legitimate interest of the Data Controller (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) as they are strictly necessary for service delivery
• Analytics cookies: Explicit user consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) collected via cookie banner
• Profiling/marketing cookies: Explicit user consent (currently not used)

6. How to Manage Cookies

You have full control over installed cookies and can manage your preferences in several ways:

6.1 Cookie Banner

On your first visit to the site, a banner appears allowing you to accept or reject non-technical cookies. You can modify your preferences at any time using the "Manage Cookies" button in the footer.

6.2 Browser Settings

You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Below are links to instructions for major browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari (macOS)
• Safari (iOS)
• Microsoft Edge

Please note: Blocking all cookies may compromise certain site functionalities (e.g., saving theme preferences).

6.3 Google Analytics Opt-out

To specifically disable Google Analytics, you can install the browser add-on provided by Google: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

7. Data Transfer

Some cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) involve the transfer of personal data to countries outside the EU, particularly to the United States.

Google LLC has adopted the EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure an adequate level of protection for personal data. For more information: privacy.google.com/businesses/compliance

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Withdraw consent for cookies at any time through browser settings or the cookie management panel
• Request information about data collected through cookies
• Exercise your rights under GDPR (access, rectification, deletion, restriction, portability, objection)

To exercise your rights, please review our Privacy Policy or contact us at: [EMAIL]

9. Cookie Policy Updates

This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect regulatory changes or modifications in cookie usage.

The date of the last update is always indicated at the top of this page. We recommend checking this section regularly to stay informed.

10. Contact

For questions or requests regarding cookie usage, you can contact the Data Controller: