Cookie Policy
1. General Provisions
This Cookie Policy defines the rules for the use of cookies and similar technologies on the "Domek w sam las" website, available at https://domekwsamlas.pl ("Website").
The Website administrator and the entity that stores and accesses cookies is Artur Królczyk, owner of "Domek w sam las", with correspondence address: Osiedle Osobie 11A, 34-451 Ochotnica Dolna, email: kontakt@domekwsamlas.pl ("Administrator").
2. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on the User's device (e.g., computer, smartphone, tablet) when using the Website.
Cookies typically contain the domain name from which they originate, the storage time on the device, and an assigned value (identifier).
Cookies do not change the User's device configuration or interfere with software – they serve, among other things, to ensure the Website functions correctly and remember certain settings.
3. What cookies we use
The following categories of cookies may be used on the Website:
3.1. Necessary cookies
These are files necessary for the proper functioning of the Website and using its basic functions.
They may include:
- maintaining the User's session,
- remembering language selection (PL/EN/DE),
- remembering the User's decision regarding cookies (acceptance / rejection).
Without these cookies, the Website may not function correctly or some of its functions may be unavailable.
Necessary cookies are installed based on the Administrator's legitimate interest and do not require User consent.
3.2. Functional / external cookies
These are files related to the operation of third-party services embedded on the Website or additional functions that facilitate using the service.
These may include cookies for:
- video services (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo) – for playing videos promoting the cabin and area,
- map services (e.g., Google Maps) – for presenting location and directions,
- external online booking system or form,
- chat / contact widget.
These cookies may be set by external service providers and – depending on configuration – may also serve statistical or marketing purposes on their side.
Functional / external cookies are installed only after the User expresses consent in the cookie banner or cookie settings.
3.3. Analytics / statistical cookies
Analytics cookies serve to collect statistical information about Website usage (e.g., number of visits, pages most frequently used by Users, device/browser type).
This data helps the Administrator better understand how Users use the Website and thus improve it.
Currently, the Administrator does not use analytics tools based on cookies (e.g., Google Analytics).
If such tools are enabled in the future, they will be used solely based on User consent, and this Policy will be updated accordingly.
3.4. Marketing cookies
Marketing cookies may serve to present the User with advertising content tailored to their interests or to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Currently, marketing cookies or remarketing tools (e.g., Meta pixel, Google Ads) are not used on the Website.
If such solutions are implemented in the future, they will operate only after the User expresses separate consent.
4. Cookie storage period
The Website may use:
- session cookies – stored on the User's device until logout, leaving the Website, or closing the browser,
- persistent cookies – stored for the time specified in the file parameters or until manually deleted by the User.
Information about the storage period of individual cookies can be found in browser settings or browser developer tools.
5. Cookie consent and settings management
On the first visit to the Website, the User sees a banner informing about the use of cookies.
The User can:
- accept all cookies,
- limit to necessary cookies only,
- adjust consents in the "Settings" panel, enabling/disabling individual categories (e.g., functional / external, analytics – if implemented in the future).
The User can change their preferences at any time using the "Cookie settings" button / link available on the Website (e.g., in the footer).
Additionally, the User can also manage cookies directly in their browser settings – in particular:
- delete existing cookies,
- block automatic acceptance of cookies,
- set warnings about saving cookies.
Restricting or blocking some cookies (especially functional / external) may cause some Website elements (e.g., video, map, online booking) to not function correctly or be unavailable.
6. Third-party cookies
In connection with using the Website, cookies may also be set by third parties whose services are embedded on the Website (e.g., YouTube, Google Maps, external booking system, chat).
These providers may independently process data using cookies according to their own privacy policies. The Administrator encourages reviewing these documents on the respective entities' websites (e.g., Google, YouTube).
The Administrator is not responsible for cookie practices and personal data processing conducted by third parties outside the Website.
7. Cookies and personal data
Information collected through cookies may in certain cases constitute personal data, especially when linked with other data identifying the User.
In such case, the personal data administrator is Artur Królczyk, and the data processing rules (including User rights) are described in the Privacy Policy available on the Website.
Personal data collected through cookies is processed for the purpose of:
- ensuring proper Website functioning (necessary cookies),
- using third-party services embedded on the Website (functional / external cookies),
- potential future statistical analyses and service quality improvement (analytics cookies – if implemented based on consent).
8. Cookie Policy changes
The Administrator reserves the right to make changes to this Cookie Policy, in particular in case of:
- changes in Website operation,
- implementation of new tools or services requiring cookie use,
- changes in legal regulations.
The updated Cookie Policy content will be published on the Website along with the update date.
Using the Website after changes are introduced means acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.