Cookies Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how www.kirkischiza.com (“the website”) uses cookies and similar technologies.
This website is built on the Wix platform, which automatically sets certain essential cookies required for security, stability, and core functionality. When you visit the website, you will be asked to set your preferences for non-essential cookies (analytics, functional, and marketing). You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie banner or your browser settings. For information on how personal data is processed, please see the Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when browsing a website. They can be:

First-party cookies (set by this website)
Third-party cookies (set by external service providers)
Session cookies (expire when you close your browser)
Persistent cookies (remain for a set duration)

Cookies are used for security, functionality, analytics, performance measurement, and optional marketing activities.

3. Types of Cookies Used

The website uses the following categories of cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies (Wix platform)
Analytics & Performance Cookies (Google Analytics 4)
Functional Cookies (YouTube, Vimeo, Google Maps)
Marketing & Newsletter Cookies (general, consent-based)

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website's basic functionality. They do not require your consent.

They allow the site to:

Load correctly
Maintain security
Save your cookie preferences
Enable essential navigation

B. Analytics & Performance Cookies (Require Consent)

These cookies help me understand how visitors use the website. They collect information such as

Pages visited
Time spent on the website
Browser and device type
General location (non-identifiable, anonymized where possible)

Note: Google Analytics is only activated after consent, in compliance with GDPR and Google Consent Mode v2 settings.

C. Functional Cookies (Require Consent)

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and services, such as embedded third-party content.

Examples include:

YouTube or Vimeo videos
Google Maps embeds
Third-party fonts or media players

If you do not consent, some content may not load correctly.

D. Marketing & Newsletter Tracking Cookies (Require Consent)

If you subscribe to our newsletter or interact with email marketing tools, certain cookies may track:

Whether you signed up via forms
If you opened marketing emails
If you clicked links inside newsletters

They may be set by:

Wix Email Marketing, or
External providers

Marketing cookies may be used to:

Track newsletter signup conversions
Measure open rates and link clicks inside emails
Understand how email campaigns perform
Identify the form or page a subscription came from

Newsletter and marketing cookies will only load with your explicit consent.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie settings at any time by:

Accepting all cookies
Rejecting non-essential cookies
Customizing your preferences through the cookie banner

You may also delete cookies through your browser settings. Instructions vary by browser (e.g., Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge).

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies used on this website come from trusted third parties.
These services have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we do not control.

Examples include:

Google Analytics
YouTube / Vimeo
Google Maps
Email marketing/newsletter platforms

We recommend reviewing the privacy practices of these providers if you want more details.

6. Updates to This Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or website functionality.

7. Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on this website, contact:

Email: strategy@kirkischiza.com