Cookie Policy of marinaminceva.com

Last updated: 29/09/2025

1. What are cookies

Cookies are small text files that websites visited by users send to their terminals (computers, smartphones, tablets), where they are stored to be retransmitted to the same websites on the next visit. Thanks to cookies, a website remembers users’ actions and preferences (e.g., login, language, other settings).

Cookies can be:

  • first-party cookies: installed directly by the visited website;
  • third-party cookies: installed by different domains (e.g., Google, Facebook, YouTube).

2. Types of cookies used

a) Strictly necessary cookies

They ensure the proper functioning of the website and do not require user consent.
Examples: session maintenance, preference saving, security.

b) Analytical cookies

They collect anonymous and aggregated information on the number of users and how they navigate the website.
Example: Google Analytics (with anonymized IP).
The use of these cookies requires consent.

c) Functional cookies

They allow the website to remember choices made by the user (e.g., language, layout).
They require consent.

d) Profiling / marketing cookies

They track user navigation and create profiles used to deliver targeted advertising messages.
Examples: cookies from Meta (Facebook/Instagram), Google Ads, YouTube.
The use of these cookies requires consent.

e) Social media cookies

They allow users to share website content on social platforms or integrate features provided by such platforms.
The use of these cookies requires consent.

3. Third-party cookies

The website integrates services from third parties that may install cookies on the user’s device.
Some examples:

  • Google Analytics (navigation statistics)
  • YouTube (video playback)
  • Meta / Facebook / Instagram (social and advertising features)

For more information:

4. Consent management

Upon first access to the website, a banner is displayed allowing users to:

  • accept all cookies;
  • reject non-essential cookies;
  • manage preferences for each cookie category.

The user can change preferences at any time through the cookie banner (“Manage preferences” link) or via browser settings.

5. How to disable cookies via browser

Each browser allows users to manage or disable cookies.
Here are some useful links:

Warning: disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Legal basis for processing

  • Technical cookies: necessary for the functioning of the website → legitimate interest of the controller.
  • Other cookies (analytical, marketing, social, functional): use is based on the explicit consent of the user.

7. User rights

Pursuant to the GDPR (EU Regulation 2016/679), users have the right to:

  • access the processed data;
  • request rectification or deletion;
  • restrict or object to processing;
  • withdraw consent at any time;
  • lodge a complaint with the Supervisory Authority.

To exercise these rights: contact info@marinaminceva.com.

8. Updates to this Cookie Policy

The controller may modify this policy at any time.
The updated version will always be published on this page, with the date of the last update.