1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, remember preferences, and (depending on your choices) provide insight into how the website is used.
2. Who am I?
This website is operated by M.V. Baks ("I", "me", "my").
- Contact: via the contact form at /contact
3. Privacy principles
- I do not store personal data in cookies and I do not send personal data via cookies.
- Analytics cookies are anonymous: they are used for general statistics and improving the website, not for personal tracking.
4. What types of cookies do I use?
a) Functional cookies (required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to work correctly. Without them, certain parts of the website may not function properly.
- basic preferences and session/CSRF security (e.g. forms)
- login functionality (if applicable)
- security cookies and load balancing
b) Preference cookies
These cookies remember your settings and preferences (e.g. language or display options), so you do not have to set them again each time.
c) 18+ content preference cookie (optional)
My website may contain public pages and webshop products that are 18+. By default you get a “safe” browsing experience (18-).
If you actively choose to view 18+ content, I store that preference in a separate cookie so I can respect your choice. This cookie only stores your preference and contains no personal data.
d) Anonymous analytics cookies (optional)
These cookies help me understand general website usage (e.g. which pages are visited and whether errors occur). This helps me improve the website.
I do not use analytics cookies to build personal profiles or to track you across websites.
e) Marketing and tracking cookies (optional)
These cookies may be used to make content or advertisements more relevant and to measure campaign effectiveness. I only place these cookies if you give permission.
5. Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third parties (e.g. analytics or embedded content). I only work with parties that apply appropriate security measures and (where applicable) operate in line with EU/GDPR requirements.
6. Managing your cookie settings
You can manage your cookie preferences via /cookie-settings.
Technical note: if you are logged in, this page may redirect you to /portal/cookie-settings for additional options.
You can also delete cookies via your browser settings. Please note that the website may work less well if you do.
7. Retention period
The retention period for cookies is maximum 30 days, unless a cookie expires earlier for technical reasons (e.g. session cookies that disappear when you close your browser).
8. Changes
I may update this cookie policy. The most recent version is always available on this page.
If you have a registered account, I may notify you by email about important changes to this cookie policy.