Cookie Policy
This Cookies Policy is intended to inform users of the sowhy.co.uk website about the cookies used and how they are used in connection with visiting and using the website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree to the use of cookies, please adjust your browser settings or stop using the website.
1. What are cookies?
Pliki cookie (ciasteczka) to małe pliki tekstowe, które są przechowywane na urządzeniu użytkownika (komputerze, telefonie, tablecie) podczas przeglądania stron internetowych. Pliki cookie zawierają informacje, które mogą być wykorzystywane do różnych celów, takich jak zapewnienie prawidłowego funkcjonowania strony, poprawa doświadczenia użytkownika, analizowanie ruchu na stronie oraz dostosowanie treści reklamowych.
2. What cookies do we use?
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
a) Cookies necessary for the operation of the website
These cookies are absolutely essential for the proper functioning of the website. They enable basic functions such as navigating the website, logging into your account and using contact forms. Without these cookies, some functions of the website may not work.
- Example: A cookie that saves the user's session to allow the user to remain logged in.
b) Functional cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember user preferences (e.g. language preferences, font size) in order to provide a better browsing experience.
- Example: A cookie that remembers a user's preference selection (e.g. choice of site language).
c) Analytical cookies
These cookies are used to collect information about how the site is used, for example, the number of visits, time spent on the site, clicks and other user activities. This information helps us to analyse the site's performance and improve its functionality.
- Example: Google Analytics - cookies to track user visits to the website and analyse data related to website usage.
d) Advertising cookies
Advertising cookies are used to show users personalised advertisements on the website or on other sites. They allow the collection of information about the user's online behaviour in order to make the advertisements more tailored to the user's interests.
- Example: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel - cookies used to customise the ads displayed on the advertising network.
e) External cookies
Our website may also use cookies set by external service providers such as social networks, data analysis tools, advertising providers. These cookies are used by these external companies to analyse user behaviour or personalise advertising.
- Example: A cookie set by YouTube to allow videos embedded on the website to be viewed.
3. How do I manage cookies?
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies. However, you can change your browser settings at any time to block cookies or to receive a notification each time a cookie is to be set.
Instructions on how to manage cookies in the most popular web browsers:
- Google Chrome: Menu > Settings > Advanced > Privacy & security > Cookie settings
- Mozilla Firefox: Menu > Options > Privacy & security > Cookies & page data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search & Services > Cookies & Site Data
You can find more information on how to manage cookies in different browsers in your browser's documentation or support.
4. What are the consequences of not agreeing to cookies?
If you choose not to accept cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. In particular, this may affect:
- Inability to use certain functions that require a login.
- Limited possibilities to personalise content.
- Inability to use analytical tools to assess site performance.
5. How long do we keep cookies?
The length of time cookies are stored depends on their type. Session cookies (which are only stored during one visit to the website) will be deleted when the browser session ends. Persistent cookies, which are stored on the user's device for an extended period of time (e.g. for 30 days or longer), will remain on the user's device until the user deletes them or the specified period expires.
6. Changes to the Cookies Policy
We reserve the right to amend this Cookies Policy at any time, in particular in the event of changes to the law, the technology used on the website or in the event of a change to the tools we use. We will inform users of any changes by publishing the new version of the Cookies Policy on our website.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about the cookie policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact the Data Controller:
SoWhy Bartosz Kuźma
Address: ul. Okrzei 9, 42-450 Łazy
E-mail: kontakt@sowhy.pl
Phone: +48 881 364 346
Date last updated: 02/01/2025 r.
