1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Marta Matrakova ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on martamatrakova.com (the "Website"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR for European users.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your user experience.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly:
- Language Preference: Remembers your selected language (English, French, Spanish, Bulgarian, or Russian)
- Cookie Consent: Stores your cookie consent preferences
- Timezone Detection: Identifies your timezone for optimal scheduling of consultations
3.2 Privacy-Compliant Analytics (No Consent Required)
We use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Vercel Analytics is privacy-first and does not require cookie consent because:
- No Cookies: Does not store any cookies on your device
- No Personal Data: Does not collect or track personal information
- Aggregated Only: All data is aggregated and anonymized
- GDPR Compliant: Fully compliant with EU privacy regulations without requiring consent
Analytics data collected includes page views, session duration, and general geographic location (country/region level only) - all anonymized and aggregated.
4. Regional Compliance
We respect regional privacy laws:
- European Union (GDPR): Vercel Analytics is GDPR-compliant without requiring consent. Only necessary cookies require your acceptance.
- California (CCPA): No personal data is collected through our analytics.
- Other Regions: Privacy-first approach applied globally.
Our system automatically detects your timezone for EU users to display the cookie consent banner for necessary cookies only.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process cookies and analytics based on:
- Legitimate Interest: For necessary cookies essential to website functionality and privacy-compliant analytics
- Consent: For storing language preferences and other non-essential cookies
- Legal Compliance: To meet regulatory requirements in your jurisdiction
Vercel Analytics operates under legitimate interest as it does not collect personal data and is fully privacy-compliant.
6. How to Control Cookies
You have several options to control cookies:
- Cookie Banner: Choose "Accept All" or "Necessary Only" when you first visit
- Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block or delete cookies
- Clear Data: You can clear your browsing data at any time
7. Data Retention
Cookie data is retained as follows:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Retained for up to 1 year
- Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized after 90 days
8. Third-Party Services
We use Vercel Analytics for website analytics. Their privacy policy can be found at vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
9. Contact Information
For questions about our cookie policy, please contact:
Email: marta@garden-stack.com
Phone: +32 485 709 027
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.