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Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar browser technologies are used on balkanhome.eu, including essential storage, local preferences, analytics-related behavior, and consent controls.

2. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on the user device while using the Service.

Cookies help ensure the proper functioning of the Service, remember user preferences, and improve convenience of use.

The Service also uses other technologies for storing data in the browser.

For the purposes of this document, all such technologies are jointly referred to as "cookies and similar technologies", unless stated otherwise.

3. Types of Technologies Used

3.1 Essential cookies

These are necessary for the proper operation of the Service and do not require user consent.

They enable, among other things:

  • maintaining the user session (login),
  • remembering cookie consent choices,
  • ensuring security.

3.2 Functional cookies

These allow the Service to remember user choices and adapt the experience accordingly.

3.3 Analytical cookies

These are used to collect information about how the Service is used, for example the number of visits and traffic sources.

3.4 Marketing cookies

These are used to better tailor advertising content.

3.5 Similar technologies

The Service uses localStorage, among other things, to:

These technologies operate locally in the browser and are not always subject to the same rules as cookies, but they are included in this Policy for transparency.

  • remember the preferred currency,
  • store currency rate snapshots,
  • remember interface settings,
  • hide UI elements such as widgets.

4. Purposes of Using Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies and similar technologies are used for the following purposes:

  • ensuring the proper functioning of the Service,
  • maintaining the user session,
  • remembering preferences,
  • improving convenience of use,
  • ensuring security and preventing abuse.

7. Managing Cookies in the Browser

The user may manage cookies independently in browser settings.

This may include, for example:

Information about cookie management is available in the browser documentation, for example Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge.

Restricting cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

  • blocking cookies,
  • deleting cookies,
  • limiting cookie storage.

8. Data Stored Locally

Data saved in localStorage and similar mechanisms:

  • remain on the user device,
  • are not automatically transmitted to the Controller, unless the functionality of the Service requires it,
  • may be deleted by the user in the browser settings.