Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. They allow the site to recognise your device on subsequent visits and retain certain preferences or session information. Cookies are not programs and cannot execute code or transmit viruses.
This Cookie Policy covers the cookies used by Iralenov on the website hosted at iralenov.info. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. Cookie Categories We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. They include cookies that remember your cookie consent preference and session continuity cookies. No personal data is transmitted beyond what is necessary for site functioning.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| iralenov_consent | Stores cookie consent preference | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | PHP session identifier for server-side functionality | Session |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies allow us to count visits and understand how visitors interact with the website. This information is used in aggregate form to improve site content and navigation. These cookies do not identify individuals.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for traffic analysis | 24 months |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 24 months |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users, 24-hour scope | 24 hours |
Analytics cookies are only set with your consent (non-functional cookie acceptance). Google Analytics data is processed under EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
2.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced features such as language preferences and layout settings. They are set on the basis of your interaction with the site.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| iralenov_pref | Stores user interface preferences | 6 months |
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit iralenov.info, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You may select one of the following options:
- Accept All: Enables strictly necessary, analytics, and functional cookies.
- Accept Partial: Enables strictly necessary and functional cookies. Analytics cookies are not set.
- Functional Only: Only strictly necessary cookies are set. No analytics or preference cookies are stored.
You may update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer. Your choice is stored in the iralenov_consent cookie for 12 months.
You can also manage cookies directly through your browser. Most browsers allow you to view, block, and delete cookies via the browser settings. Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some website features.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Where third-party services are used (such as Google Analytics), those services may set their own cookies subject to the respective provider's privacy and cookie policies. Iralenov does not control the behaviour of third-party cookies beyond the activation choices described above.
Google Analytics: policies.google.com/privacy
5. Legal Basis
Strictly necessary cookies are set on the basis of our legitimate interest in operating a functional website (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)). Analytics and functional cookies are set only on the basis of your explicit consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).
You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your preferences via the Cookie Settings link. This does not affect the lawfulness of any handling based on consent prior to withdrawal.
6. Contact & Updates
For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact [email protected].
This policy may be updated to reflect changes in cookie usage or applicable law. The last revision date is shown at the top of this page.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (Autorité de protection des données / Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit), Rue de la Presse 35, 1000 Brussels.
Update your cookie preferences at any time using the button below.
Open Cookie Settings