Cookie Policy
for ortho-podology.com
1. General Provisions
This Cookie Policy (“Cookie Policy”) defines the rules for using cookies and similar technologies on the website operated at:
ortho-podology.com (hereinafter: “the Website”).
The controller of personal data related to the use of cookies is:
OKSANA HOLOVKO Ortopodo center & academy
al. Aleja Wincentego Witosa 31 lok. 215
00-710 Warsaw, Poland
e-mail: kontakt@ortho-podology.com
phone: +48 789 914 070
Using the Website means that cookies may be stored on the User’s end device in accordance with this Cookie Policy and the settings of the browser and consent banner.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files saved on the User’s device (computer, tablet, smartphone) while using the Website.
Cookies usually contain:
the domain name of the website they come from,
storage time on the device,
a unique identifier,
other information necessary for the proper operation of the Website or traffic analysis.
Cookies can be:
session-based – deleted after closing the browser,
persistent – stored for a specific period or until manually deleted.
3. What types of cookies do we use?
The following categories of cookies may be used on our Website:
Necessary (Technical) Cookies
These are files essential for the proper functioning of the Website, including:
ensuring correct content display,
handling forms (e.g., contact form, appointment booking),
remembering basic User settings (e.g., language, cookie consents),
protection against abuse (e.g., limiting irregular traffic).
These cookies do not require User consent – disabling them may result in the Website malfunctioning.
Functional Cookies
They facilitate the use of the Website, e.g.:
remembering selected preferences,
allowing for a user-friendly presentation of content (e.g., embedded video materials),
supporting interface adjustment to the device.
Analytical / Statistical Cookies
They are used to:
collect anonymous information about how the Website is used,
analyze traffic,
improve user experience and functionality (e.g., identifying which subpages are most frequently visited).
They can originate from both the Administrator and external providers of analytical tools.
These cookies are only activated after the User gives consent via the cookie banner.
Marketing Cookies (if implemented)
They may be used for:
displaying tailored advertising content,
measuring the effectiveness of campaigns (e.g., from social media),
creating advertising audience groups.
Marketing cookies are also only activated with the User’s consent.
4. First-party and Third-party Cookies
The Website may use:
First-party cookies – set directly by the ortho-podology.com domain and used mainly for:
handling contact forms,
the operation of the booking system,
remembering selected User settings (e.g., cookie consents).
Third-party cookies – coming from providers of external tools, e.g.:
analytical tools (e.g., for website traffic analysis),
embedded content (e.g., videos, maps),
social media integrations, if added (e.g., buttons, widgets).
The detailed scope and operation of such cookies may result from the privacy policies of these providers. If specific tools (e.g., Google Analytics) are implemented, it is recommended to supplement this Policy with their name and a link to their privacy policy.
5. Consent Banner and Managing Cookie Settings on the Website
Upon the first visit to the Website, a cookie banner is displayed to the User, which:
informs about the use of cookies,
enables consent for individual categories (e.g., analytical, marketing),
allows accepting only some of them or refusing all except the necessary ones.
Until a decision is made, only necessary cookies essential for the operation of the Website are active.
The User may at any time:
change previously selected consents,
withdraw consent for additional cookie categories,
using the appropriate option available on the Website (e.g., “Cookie Settings” / “Manage Consent” link located in the footer) or by deleting cookies in the browser.
6. Managing Cookies in the Browser
The User can independently manage cookies also at the web browser level.
Most browsers allow, among other things:
blocking all cookies,
blocking cookies only from selected sites,
deleting existing cookies,
setting a notification before saving cookies.
Cookie configuration instructions are usually found in the “Help” or “Settings” menu of the given browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
Note: Restricting the use of cookies may affect some functions of the Website (e.g., forms, bookings, embedded content), and in extreme cases, prevent their proper functioning.
7. Cookie Storage Period
The storage time of cookies on the User’s device varies and depends on their type and purpose:
session cookies – deleted after the end of the browser session,
persistent cookies – stored for the time specified in the file parameters or until manually deleted by the User.
Information on the data storage periods by external tools (e.g., analytics providers) can be found in the privacy policies of those providers.
8. Personal Data and Cookies
In some cases, information saved in cookies (e.g., IP address, device identifiers, session ID) may constitute personal data.
In such cases, their processing takes place in accordance with:
GDPR – Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council,
The Privacy Policy in force at the Administrator.
Detailed information on the processing of personal data, including User rights (including the right of access, rectification, restriction of processing, objection), can be found in a separate Privacy Policy.
9. Changes to the Cookie Policy
The Administrator reserves the right to make changes to this Cookie Policy, among others, due to:
changes in legal regulations,
implementation of new functions or tools on the Website,
changes in external service providers (e.g., analytical, marketing).
The current version of the Cookie Policy is published on the Website and is effective from the moment of its placement.
10. Contact Details
In case of questions regarding the use of cookies or the processing of personal data, you can contact the Administrator:
OKSANA HOLOVKO Ortopodo center & academy
al. Aleja Wincentego Witosa 31 lok. 215
00-710 Warsaw, Poland
e-mail: kontakt@ortho-podology.com
phone: +48 789 914 070
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