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Cookie Policy

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1. Introduction

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This Cookie Policy applies to all users of the website astridzahlik.com.
The purpose of the information below is to inform the users of this website about the placement, use, and management of cookies by Astrid Zahlik in the context of users browsing this website.

 

2. What are cookies?

We use the term “cookies” to refer to cookies and similar technologies through which information can be collected automatically.
An “Internet Cookie” (also known as a “browser cookie” or “HTTP cookie”) is a small file made up of letters and numbers, which will be stored on the computer, mobile terminal, or other devices used to access the internet.
Cookies are installed by a request sent from a web server to a browser (e.g.: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome). Once installed, cookies have a determined lifetime, remaining “passive” in the sense that they do not contain software programs, viruses, or spyware and will not access information on the hard drive of the user’s device.

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A cookie consists of two parts:

  • the name of the cookie; and

  • the content or value of the cookie

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From a technical perspective, only the web server that sent the cookie can access it again when the user returns to the website associated with that server.

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3. What are cookies used for on this website?

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Cookies are used to provide users of this website with a better browsing experience and services tailored to the needs and interests of each user, specifically for:

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  • Improving the use of this website, including by identifying any errors that occur during visits or usage;

  • Providing anonymous statistics regarding how this website is used to Astrid Zahlik, as the owner of this website;

  • Anticipating certain products or services that may be offered in the future to users through this website, depending on the services/products accessed.

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Based on the feedback provided by cookies about how the website is used, Astrid Zahlik can take measures to make this website more efficient and accessible to users.
The use of cookies also allows the saving of certain settings/preferences established by the users of this website.

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4. What is the lifespan of cookies?

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The lifespan of cookies can vary significantly, depending on the purpose for which they are placed. The following categories of cookies determine their duration:

  • Session cookies – deleted automatically when the user closes their browser.

  • Persistent or fixed cookies – remain stored on the user’s device until they reach a set expiration date (which may be in minutes, days, or several years) or until they are deleted manually via browser settings.

 

5. What are third-party cookies?

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Certain content sections on the website may be provided through third parties, in which case these cookies are called “third-party cookies.”
Third-party cookie providers must also comply with data protection regulations and the Privacy Policy available on this website.
These cookies may come from the following third parties: Google Analytics, Facebook, YouTube.

 

6. What cookies are used on this website?

When browsing/using the website, the following types of cookies may be placed:

a. Website performance cookies;
b. User analysis cookies;
c. Geotargeting cookies;
d. Registration cookies;
e. Advertising cookies.

a. Website performance cookies – Store user preferences so that they don’t need to be reset during future visits.

b. User analysis cookies – Inform us whether a user has visited/used the website before. Used for statistical purposes only.

c. Geotargeting cookies – Used by software to determine the country of origin of the user. The same ads will be displayed regardless of the selected language.

d. Registration cookies – Generated when you register on the site, storing this action. They allow the server to recognize your account and link comments to your username. If “keep me logged in” is not selected, these cookies are deleted when the session ends.

e. Advertising cookies – Track whether a user has seen an online ad, the type of ad, and when it was viewed. They are used for online ad targeting and store only information about the viewed content, not personal user data.

 

7. What information is stored and accessed via cookies?

Cookies store small text files that allow the recognition of the browser. The website recognizes the browser until cookies expire or are deleted.

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8. Browser settings for cookies

If using cookies is not an issue for you and the computer/device used for browsing is yours alone, you can set long expiration terms for browsing history storage.
If the computer/device is used by multiple people, you may wish to set it to delete browsing data each time the browser is closed.

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9. How can cookies be disabled?

Disabling and refusing cookies can make the website difficult to visit, resulting in usage limitations.
Users can configure their browser to reject cookies or accept cookies from specific websites only.

All modern browsers offer cookie settings, usually found in the “options” or “preferences” menu.
However, refusing or disabling cookies does not mean you will no longer receive online advertising — only that it will not be tailored to your preferences and interests as shown by your browsing behavior.

For details on these settings, see the links below:

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  • Cookie settings in Internet Explorer

  • Cookie settings in Firefox

  • Cookie settings in Chrome

  • Cookie settings in Safari

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