Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, phone) by a website. They are kept in your browser and sent to the server each time you visit the page. Cookies may contain information about user preferences, browsing history, and login status.

2. What Cookies Do We Use?

A. Essential Cookies (always enabled)

These cookies are required for the service to function. They do not require consent.

Name	Purpose	Expiry
PHPSESSID	User session identification	Until browser is closed
userId	Remembering the logged-in user	30 days
mondraq_consent	Remembering cookie preferences	365 days
csrf_token	Protection against CSRF attacks	Until browser is closed

B. Analytics Cookies (require consent)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. The data helps us improve content and functionality.

• Google Analytics - ID: GA (e.g. GA4)
• Data collected: User path, device type, browser, time spent on page
• Retention period: 14-26 months
• Google Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

C. Marketing Cookies (require consent)

We use Facebook Pixel to show you relevant ads on social media platforms and track conversions.

• Facebook Pixel
• Data collected: Page visits, products viewed, conversions, IP address information
• Retention period: Up to 90 days
• Facebook Policy: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/

3. GDPR and ePrivacy Compliance

In accordance with the ePrivacy Directive (electronic privacy law) and the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation):

• We must inform you about cookies before placing them ✓
• You must give explicit, informed consent for analytics and marketing cookies
• Essential cookies may be placed without consent
• You must have the ability to easily manage cookie settings
• We must respect the "Reject all" choice

4. How to Manage Cookies?

In Our Service

You can change your cookie preferences at any time:

• Look for the cookie banner at the bottom of the page or invoke it again
• Check or uncheck the appropriate boxes (Analytics, Marketing)
• Click "Accept" or "Reject"
• Your preferences will be remembered for 365 days

In Your Browser

You can manage cookies in your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and site data
• Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data

Note: Deleting cookies may require you to log in again and you may lose some preferences.

5. Third-Party Cookies

The site includes resources from other domains:

• Google Fonts - fonts (do not set analytics cookies)
• Font Awesome - icons (do not set analytics cookies)
• Google Analytics - analytics (with your consent)
• Facebook Pixel - marketing (with your consent)

Each provider has its own privacy and cookie policy.

6. Cookie Retention Periods

• Session cookies - until browser is closed
• Login cookies - 30 days
• Preference cookies (consent) - 365 days
• Google Analytics - 14-26 months (managed by Google)
• Facebook Pixel - 90 days (managed by Facebook)

7. Private Browsing (Incognito)

If you use private/incognito mode:

• Cookies will be deleted when you close the browser
• You will need to accept cookies again
• Analytics and Facebook Pixel will still work (according to your previous consent)

8. Consent Withdrawal

You can withdraw cookie consent at any time:

• Invoke the cookie banner by clicking the button in the footer
• Or change settings in your account (Privacy section)
• Or contact us through the support form

9. Cookie Data Security

Cookies containing sensitive data (e.g. session tokens) are:

• Sent only over HTTPS (encrypted)
• Flagged as HttpOnly (inaccessible to JavaScript)
• Flagged as Secure (sent only over HTTPS)
• Flagged as SameSite (CSRF protection)

10. Contact

If you have questions about cookies:

• Use the support form: support
• Read our Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 16, 2025