1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s device. They help the website function correctly, remember certain settings and, where consent is given, analyse website traffic.
2. Cookie categories
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Website operation, security and saving user choices. | session, csrf, cookie-consent | Required |
| Analytics | Traffic analysis and website improvement. | _ga, _ga_*, Yandex Metrica cookies | Consent-based |
| Functional | Remembering language and interface preferences. | language, preferences | Depends on function |
| Marketing | Advertising, retargeting and campaign measurement if such tools are enabled. | Google Ads, Meta Pixel, Yandex Ads | Consent-based |
3. Google Analytics 4
The website may use Google Analytics 4 to analyse visits, traffic sources, interaction with pages and technical performance. The service may use first-party cookies including _ga and _ga_*.
4. Yandex Metrica
The website may use Yandex Metrica to analyse visits, referrals, user behaviour and device parameters. The service may use cookies and localStorage.
5. Managing cookies
On the first visit, users can accept all cookies, keep only necessary cookies or configure analytics cookies. Choices can be changed at any time using “Cookie Settings” in the footer.
6. Browser settings
Users can delete or restrict cookies in browser settings. Disabling necessary cookies may affect certain website functions.
7. Retention
Retention depends on the cookie type, service settings and the user’s browser. The exact set of cookies may change as the website’s technical and analytics tools change.
8. Changes to this Policy
This Policy may be updated when cookies, analytics services, CMS, hosting, applicable law or website processes change.