Cookie Processing Policy

1.1. This Cookie Processing Policy (the "Policy") is developed by Piplos Media in accordance with personal data legislation and constitutes one of the measures to protect data of users of the information resource https://piplos.media (the "Site").

1.2. For the purposes of this Policy, cookies and similar technologies mean small data fragments transmitted to the user's device when visiting the Site and stored on it, as well as data in browser local storage (localStorage) used for similar purposes.

1.3. The Policy explains what technologies are used on the Site, what data is collected, the purposes and legal grounds for processing, and how users can control this process.

1.4. The Policy applies to all users of the Site.

1.5. You can contact the Organization at info@piplos.media or by phone: +375 (17) 249-98-97, +375 (29) 122-61-11.

1.6. Information about rights related to personal data processing is available in the Personal Data Processing Policy.

1.7. The Policy is always available on the Site. The Organization may amend it at any time. A new version takes effect upon publication on the Site.

2.1. The Organization uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure full Site functionality and improve user experience. In particular, they are used to: — ensure correct operation of the Site, including saving the selected interface language and theme; — enhance security, including detecting suspicious activity; — collect aggregated visit statistics — only with user consent if such tools are enabled.

2.2. The Organization does not use cookies to identify specific users for advertising purposes.

3.1. When using the Site, cookies and local storage may save the following information: — selected interface language; — selected theme (light or dark); — technical session data required by infrastructure services.

3.2. If analytics tools are enabled with user consent, aggregated data may also be collected: date and time of visit, session duration, pages viewed, referral source, and information about the operating system and browser.

4.1. The Site uses the following categories: — Technical (essential) — ensure basic Site functionality, including saving language and theme. They are not used for advertising or behavioral analysis and are not transferred to third-party analytics services. — Target (analytics) — used only with user consent to collect aggregated statistics about interaction with the Site.

4.2. Technical cookies and localStorage data are necessary for full Site operation. Users may disable them in browser settings; however, the Organization does not guarantee stable operation of certain features (e.g., saving language and theme).

4.3. Some data is stored only for the current session. Language and theme settings persist until changed by the user or browser data is cleared. The maximum retention period for other cookies is up to 1 year from the first visit, unless otherwise specified by the relevant service.

5.1. To host and protect the Site, the Organization uses infrastructure services, including Cloudflare, Inc. Such services may process technical interaction data in accordance with their privacy policies.

5.2. If analytics tools are enabled with user consent, aggregated statistical data may be transferred to the owners of the relevant web analytics services. The Organization will inform about such services when they are enabled and update this Policy accordingly.

6.1. By using infrastructure and, with consent, analytics services, the Organization may transfer data cross-border that does not allow identification of a specific user, including to states that do not ensure an adequate level of protection of data subject rights.

6.2. The Organization informs about risks associated with processing data in such jurisdictions, including differences in data protection legislation, limited data subject rights, law enforcement access, and the risk of unlawful access to data.

7.1. Technical (essential) cookies and localStorage data are processed to ensure basic operation and security of the Site. They cannot be disabled through the Site interface as this would impair functionality. Users may disable them in browser settings at their own risk.

7.2. Target (analytics) cookies are processed only with user consent if such tools are enabled. Users may refuse or change their decision by clearing cookies and localStorage in the browser.

7.3. Consent settings for analytics cookies, when used, are stored for up to 1 year, after which consent may be requested again.

8.1. Most browsers accept cookies by default. Users may delete saved cookies and localStorage data through browser settings or use private/incognito mode.

8.2. Users may also disable cookies by changing browser settings. Detailed information is available on official developer websites: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Yandex Browser, Opera.

8.3. Since cookies and localStorage provide a more convenient Site experience, keeping them enabled is recommended. For questions about cookie processing, contact: info@piplos.media.