Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by:

• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Analyzing how you use our website
• Personalizing content and advertisements
• Ensuring security and preventing fraud

This Cookie Policy explains how Alfares s.r.o. uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

• Session Management: Maintain your login status and session information
• Security: Protect against fraud and ensure secure transactions
• Language Preferences: Remember your language choice
• Form Functionality: Enable contact forms and other interactive features

2. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

• Google Analytics: Track page views, user behavior, and website performance
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor website speed and technical issues
• User Journey Analysis: Understand how users navigate our site

3. Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track marketing campaign effectiveness.

• Retargeting: Show relevant ads based on your previous visits
• Social Media Integration: Enable sharing and social media features
• Campaign Tracking: Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns

4. Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a personalized experience.

• Theme Preferences: Remember your color scheme or layout choices
• Content Preferences: Remember your content interests and settings
• Accessibility Settings: Remember accessibility preferences

Essential Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
statex_session	Session management and security	Session
statex_language	Language preference	1 year
statex_consent	Cookie consent preferences	1 year

Analytics Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics - distinguish users	2 years
_ga_*	Google Analytics - session state	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics - distinguish users	24 hours

Marketing Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_fbp	Facebook Pixel - ad delivery	3 months
_fbc	Facebook Pixel - conversion tracking	2 years

We may use third-party services that place their own cookies on your device:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website, including:

• Pages you visit and time spent on each page
• How you arrived at our website
• Your device and browser information
• General location information (country/city level)

Social Media Platforms

We may integrate social media features that use cookies from platforms such as:

• Facebook (for sharing and advertising)
• LinkedIn (for professional networking)
• Twitter (for social sharing)

Advertising Networks

We may use advertising networks that place cookies to:

• Show relevant advertisements
• Track ad performance
• Prevent fraud

These third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third-party providers.

Your Cookie Choices

You have control over which cookies are placed on your device:

• Essential Cookies: Cannot be disabled (required for website functionality)
• Analytics Cookies: Toggle on/off for website usage analysis
• Marketing Cookies: Toggle on/off for personalized advertising
• Preference Cookies: Toggle on/off for personalized experience

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Website may not function properly
• Analytics Cookies: We won't be able to improve our website based on usage data
• Marketing Cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements
• Preference Cookies: Your preferences won't be remembered

Information Collected

Cookies may collect the following types of information:

• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent, navigation patterns
• Preference Information: Language, theme, accessibility settings
• Location Information: Country/city level (not precise location)

How We Use This Information

We use cookie data to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Analyze website performance and user behavior
• Personalize content and advertisements
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing

We may share cookie data with:

• Service Providers: Analytics and advertising partners
• Legal Authorities: When required by law
• Business Partners: Only with your explicit consent

Different types of cookies have different retention periods:

Session Cookies

These cookies are deleted when you close your browser and are used for:

• Maintaining your session while browsing
• Temporary form data
• Security tokens

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a specified period:

• Short-term (1-30 days): Temporary preferences and analytics
• Medium-term (1-12 months): Language preferences, consent settings
• Long-term (1-2 years): Analytics tracking, advertising preferences

Automatic Deletion

Cookies are automatically deleted when they expire. You can also manually delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie usage
• New technologies or services
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• User feedback and preferences

Notification of Changes

When we make significant changes to this policy, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date
• Display a notice on our website
• Request renewed consent if necessary
• Send email notifications to registered users

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request information about our cookie usage
• Request deletion of cookie data
• Lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or cookie usage, please contact us:

Data Protection Officer:
Email: {env.DPO_EMAIL}
Phone: +420 774 287 541

General Privacy Inquiries:
Email: {env.PRIVACY_EMAIL}
Address: [Your Business Address]

Cookie Management:
You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or contact us directly.

Last Updated: January 15, 2024