Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how cookies, local storage mechanisms, and privacy-respecting analytics are utilized on paweldomanski.eu, in accordance with the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR.

1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. In addition to HTTP cookies, modern web applications utilize browser localStorage and sessionStorage to persist user preferences (such as language selection) efficiently without burdening network payloads.

2. Privacy-by-Design Architecture

We believe in high-performance web engineering with zero bloat and zero intrusive surveillance:

  • No Third-Party Advertising Trackers: We do not load advertising pixels (such as Meta Pixel, TikTok, or Google Ads) and do not track users across websites.
  • No Cross-Site Behavioral Profiling: Your browsing habits are never sold, profiled, or aggregated.
  • Privacy-Respecting Analytics: We employ Google Analytics 4 (measurement ID G-F4D5VGQ5L1) with Google Consent Mode v2 and IP anonymization enabled. Analytics cookies are deployed strictly following explicit user consent. We also maintain a self-hosted instance of DexterLab Analytics (stat.dexterlab.pl) that generates anonymous visit counts without persistent tracking cookies.

3. Inventory of Stored Cookies and Browser Storage

Our website utilizes strictly necessary functional keys and optional analytics cookies deployed solely upon affirmative consent:

Strictly Necessary & Functional Keys

  • preferred_lang (Cookie & localStorage):
    Provider: paweldomanski.eu (First-party)
    Purpose: Stores your chosen language preference ('pl' or 'en') so you do not need to reselect it when navigating between pages.
    Lifespan: 1 year (31,536,000 seconds) or until manually cleared.
    Legal basis: Strictly necessary to provide the service requested by the user.
  • cookie_consent_v1 (localStorage & Cookie):
    Provider: paweldomanski.eu (First-party)
    Purpose: Remembers whether you accepted or declined optional analytics cookies, preventing repetitive notifications and synchronizing Google Consent Mode v2.
    Lifespan: Persistent until cleared by user.
    Legal basis: Legitimate interest in technical notice compliance and consent record-keeping.
  • Chatwoot Live Chat Session (cw_conversation, cw_user):
    Provider: chat.dexterlab.pl (Self-hosted support instance)
    Purpose: Maintains active live chat conversation threads with Paweł Domański while you navigate the site.
    Lifespan: Active session duration or until chat closure.
    Legal basis: Functionality triggered upon user interaction with the chat widget.

Optional Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4 – G-F4D5VGQ5L1)

  • _ga:
    Provider: Google Ireland Limited / Google LLC
    Purpose: Distinguishes unique visitors and aggregates anonymous traffic metrics to optimize site performance and architecture.
    Lifespan: 2 years (or until cleared by user).
    Legal basis: Voluntary user consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, ePrivacy Directive).
  • _ga_F4D5VGQ5L1:
    Provider: Google Ireland Limited / Google LLC
    Purpose: Persists and tracks the active session state for data stream G-F4D5VGQ5L1.
    Lifespan: 2 years (or until cleared by user).
    Legal basis: Voluntary user consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, ePrivacy Directive).

4. Do Our Cookies Require Consent?

Under EU telecommunications law and European Data Protection Board (EDPB) guidelines:

  • Strictly necessary technical storage (such as preferred_lang and cookie_consent_v1) does not require prior consent because it is indispensable to deliver the requested service.
  • Analytical cookies (_ga, _ga_F4D5VGQ5L1) require prior, informed consent. Paweldomanski.eu implements Google Consent Mode v2: analytical storage is denied by default until you click "Accept" on our banner. Selecting "Essential only" keeps analytics storage blocked. You can clear or withdraw your consent at any time in your browser.

5. How to Control and Delete Cookies in Your Browser

You can manage, block, or delete cookies at any time via your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data.
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Block all cookies.
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies.

Note: Disabling the preferred_lang cookie will simply cause the site to fall back to automatic browser language detection on each visit.