1) What cookies and similar technologies are
Cookies are small pieces of information stored on, or accessed from, a user’s device when they visit a website. Similar rules may also apply to local storage, device identifiers, scripts, pixels, or other technologies that store information or gain access to information on a device. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
For simplicity, this page uses the term “cookies” to refer both to cookies themselves and to similar storage/access technologies used by the website where relevant. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
2) Why we use them
We use website technologies only for limited and relevant purposes, such as:
- operating the website and core page functions;
- remembering a privacy or cookie preference;
- basic security and technical integrity;
- supporting referral attribution where enabled;
- future non-essential functions only where appropriate consent has been obtained.
Where a technology is not strictly necessary for the service requested by the user, consent should normally be obtained before it is placed or accessed. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
3) Types used on this website
The website is designed to work with a limited set of technologies. Depending on the active configuration, these may include:
- Strictly necessary cookies or storage used to remember consent choices, keep the website functional, or support security-related operation. These may not require prior consent when they are genuinely necessary for the requested service or security function. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Referral attribution storage used to remember a referral source or affiliate origin where that feature is enabled.
- Optional analytics or similar tools only if and when they are enabled and only subject to the appropriate consent model where required. Non-essential analytics are not treated as automatically exempt. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
4) Categories and examples
The table below describes the practical categories relevant to the website. Actual technical implementation may evolve over time, but the same principles apply.
| Category | Purpose | Typical example on this site | Consent status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Allow the website to function, remember a privacy choice, or support core technical operation. | Saving whether the cookie banner has already been acknowledged or storing a consent-state value needed for site behavior. | Usually not dependent on prior consent where genuinely necessary. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9} |
| Referral / attribution | Remember that a visitor came through a referral source or affiliate path, where such logic is enabled. | Client-side storage used by the site’s referral logic to preserve attribution for a limited period. | Should be managed in line with the site’s consent model where not strictly necessary. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10} |
| Optional analytics | Measure traffic or usage patterns to improve the site, if enabled in the future. | Analytics tools or measurement scripts. | Would require appropriate consent if not strictly necessary. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11} |
| Third-party embedded features | Support external tools, communications, or hosted services where embedded. | External widgets, hosted forms, or future embedded tools. | Depends on the feature and whether it is necessary; otherwise consent may be required. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12} |
5) Consent and your choices
Users should be told about cookies and similar technologies clearly and comprehensively. Where a technology is not strictly necessary, it should not be set before valid consent has been obtained. Consent should be an active, meaningful choice. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
On this website:
- strictly necessary technologies may operate without opt-in where they are genuinely necessary for website function or security; :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
- other technologies should only operate in line with the applicable consent logic used by the site;
- you can change your choices later if the site’s consent controls are available.
6) How to manage cookies
You can usually manage cookies and similar technologies in one or more of the following ways:
- by using the site’s cookie or privacy controls, where available;
- by clearing browser cookies or local storage;
- by adjusting your browser settings to block or restrict cookies;
- by using browser privacy tools or device controls.
Please note that blocking some necessary technologies may affect core website functionality.
7) Third-party services and links
The website may link to or interact with third-party services. Those third parties may use their own cookies or similar technologies under their own policies and controls.
Where the site simply links out to an external website or platform, that external service is responsible for its own cookie practices.
8) Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, website configuration, law, or business operations. The latest version will always be posted here with the updated date.
9) Contact
If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or how the website handles consent and similar technologies, please contact:
EU Returns Hub — Dzianis Vislavus
denis@eureturnshub.eu
