Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them on the website you are visiting.

Here you will learn:

  • What cookies are
  • What types of cookies we use and what information we collect through them
  • How this information is used
  • How to manage your cookie settings

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files sent to your browser by a website or web application you visit. They help store information about your visit, making it easier to return to the site and making it more useful to you. Cookies are an integral part of the functionality of modern websites.

It is important to note that cookies are not computer programs and do not function like applications. They are merely data packets exchanged between a user’s browser and the website’s server. Cookies cannot contain malware or viruses, cannot access your hard drive, and cannot take control of your computer. The obligation to inform users about cookie policies is primarily due to privacy concerns.

Cookies serve useful and sometimes essential functions for navigating the web. For example, they allow the storage of session data (like items in an online shopping cart, login status in an online banking session) or tracking user browsing activity (most website personalization and social media integration rely on cookies).

Where Are Cookies Stored?

Cookies are stored on the device used to access the website (which could be a computer, smartphone, tablet, smart TV, etc.). When you visit a website, it sends cookies to your device, which are stored by your browser.

What About Privacy and Security?

If cookies are harmless text files, why all the concern? According to regulations (see applicable laws), websites must inform users about cookie use due to privacy, not necessarily security. However, from a security perspective, users should avoid saving passwords and form data via cookies on shared or public computers.

Privacy concerns originally arose from tracking and advertising systems. With a vast advertising network, some companies using cookies across many sites can profile user preferences in a way that may infringe on privacy.

In practice, this might look like searching for something online and then seeing related ads across different websites. This is powered by data stored in cookies. When visiting a site with ads, scripts read cookies from previous sessions to tailor ad content. The core privacy question is: how much of your browsing data are you comfortable sharing for marketing purposes?

How Are Cookies Used? – Three Main Types

Websites use HTTP cookies to enhance usability. They typically fall into three categories:

  1. Session Management – Helps manage secure user interactions with services and applications. Session cookies are used for logins, auto-fill forms, shopping lists, etc. They exist only during a user session and are deleted once the browser is closed.
  2. User Personalization – Stores preferences and settings for later use (like themes, language, layout). These cookies enhance the user experience by remembering previous interactions.
  3. Tracking – Collects data on user browsing behavior such as pages visited, time spent, and browsing paths. These cookies are used for analytics and marketing purposes. Because of the sensitive nature of this data, users should be cautious when visiting unsecured sites.

Our Website Uses Cookies

By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies according to your browser or device settings. If cookies are enabled, they are stored on your device.

Examples of how we use cookies:

  • Improved navigation: cookies help recall user preferences and allow content to be tailored accordingly.
  • Detecting new vs. returning users: we can customize your experience, such as hiding repeated messages or showing newsletters to returning visitors.
  • Statistical and analytical purposes: to understand user preferences and optimize our website’s content.
  • Functionality: for shopping carts, payments, and login features.
  • Security: detecting misuse or irregular behavior.
  • Voting/rating: remembering user interactions with polls or rating systems.
  • Affiliate programs: tracking referrals from other websites.
  • Advertising: measuring performance and reach of displayed ads.
  • A/B testing: to evaluate different versions of the site.
  • Error monitoring: detecting and fixing bugs faster.

Third-Party Cookies

We use external services that may place their own cookies. These help third parties recognize that you’ve visited our website. Information gathered may be combined with data from other sources (e.g., your use of other websites).

Examples of third-party tools that use cookies:

  • External links – Each site has its own cookie policy. If you follow an external link, review the cookie policy of the site you land on.
  • Google Tools – Google Analytics, Google Ads, Google Maps, YouTube videos. For more information: Google Privacy & Terms
  • Social Media – Facebook tools, like buttons, fan boxes, and other embedded features. Each social platform has its own cookie settings and policy.

You can manage whether or not these platforms collect your data via your browser settings.

How to Disable Cookies?

By default, most browsers allow cookies. You can change your browser settings to block or delete cookies. These settings are usually found under “Options”, “Settings”, or “Preferences”.

For more detailed instructions, refer to your browser’s help section or visit: cookies.edu.pl

Disabling cookies may affect your experience with our website, apps, or services.

How to Change Your Consent?

If you haven’t adjusted your browser settings, you consent to our use of cookies by continuing to access our site. If you wish to withdraw consent at any time, change your browser settings to disable cookies.