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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 4, 2026

What are cookies? Cookies are small text files saved on your device while browsing websites. They help us provide a better user experience.

1. How We Use Cookies

Our website uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • Remembering your preferences (e.g., language selection)
  • Analyzing website traffic (Google Analytics)
  • Ensuring security and detecting abuse
  • Improving website performance

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1. Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website and cannot be disabled.

Name Purpose Expires After
session_id User session management Upon browser closure
cookie_consent Remembering cookie consent 12 months

2.2. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable advanced website features and personalization.

Name Purpose Expires After
language Remembering selected language 12 months
user_preferences Remembering user settings 6 months

2.3. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website.

Name Purpose Provider Expires After
_ga Distinguishing users Google Analytics 2 years
_ga_* Session state and count Google Analytics 2 years
_gid Distinguishing users Google Analytics 24 hours
_gat Throttling request rate Google Analytics 1 minute

2.4. Marketing Cookies

We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by external services we use:

3.1. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to:

  • Track the number of visits
  • Analyze traffic sources
  • Measure time spent on the website
  • Analyze user behavior (anonymously)

Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Opt out of Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on

4. Cookie Management

4.1. Browser Settings

You can manage cookies through your browser settings:

Google Chrome

  1. Menu (⋮) → Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  2. Choose the appropriate option (allow, block, delete)

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Menu (☰) → Settings → Privacy and security
  2. "Cookies and Site Data" section → Manage settings

Microsoft Edge

  1. Menu (...) → Settings → Privacy, search, and services
  2. "Cookies and site data" section

Safari

  1. Preferences → Privacy
  2. Manage cookies and website data

4.2. Incognito / Private Mode

You can use private mode in your browser, which automatically deletes cookies after closing the window:

  • Chrome: Ctrl+Shift+N (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+N (Mac)
  • Firefox: Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+P (Mac)
  • Edge: Ctrl+Shift+N
  • Safari: Cmd+Shift+N

4.3. Blocking Specific Cookie Types

You can block individual cookie categories:

  • Necessary cookies - CANNOT be disabled (website will not work)
  • Functional cookies - can be disabled (you will lose access to advanced features)
  • Analytics cookies - can be disabled (we will stop collecting statistics)

5. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Warning! Disabling some cookies may affect website functionality:

  • The website may run slower
  • Some features may be unavailable
  • You will need to select language again with each visit
  • We will not be able to remember your preferences

6. Cookie Retention Period

Cookies are stored for various periods of time:

  • Session cookies - deleted upon browser closure
  • Short-term cookies - from a few minutes to 24 hours
  • Medium-term cookies - from 1 month to 6 months
  • Long-term cookies - up to 2 years (Google Analytics)

7. Mobile Device Settings

7.1. Android (Chrome)

  1. Open Chrome → Menu (⋮) → Settings
  2. Site settings → Cookies
  3. Choose the appropriate option

7.2. iOS (Safari)

  1. Settings → Safari
  2. Privacy and security
  3. Block all cookies (optional)

8. Do Not Track (DNT)

We do not currently automatically respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals from browsers. However, you can manage cookies according to the instructions above.

9. Cookie Consent

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Policy. You can at any time:

  • Withdraw consent through browser settings
  • Delete saved cookies
  • Block specific cookie types

10. Changes to the Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy. We will inform about significant changes through:

  • Announcement on the homepage
  • Update of the "Last updated" date at the top of the document

11. Additional Information

To learn more about cookies:

  • AllAboutCookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
  • Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com
  • Privacy Policy: See our Privacy Policy

12. Contact

If you have questions about cookie usage, please contact us:

  • Email: kontakt@damianbednarski.com
  • Contact form: www.damianbednarski.com

This Cookie Policy has been prepared in accordance with GDPR and the Act on the Provision of Electronic Services.