Cookie Policy

COOKIE POLICY This policy explains how the Vinařství Hnidák website uses cookies and similar technologies. 1. Website Operator The operator of the website and the controller of personal data in connection with the use of own cookies is: Jaromír Hnidák Nová 97, Josefov, 696 21 ID No.: 72517816 VAT No.: CZ5605311965 E-mail: info@vinarstvihnidak.cz Phone: +420 608 376 123 (hereinafter referred to as the "Operator") 2. What are cookies Cookies are small data files that may be stored on a visitor's device when visiting a website. Cookies and similar technologies can enable websites to, for example: function properly, maintain shopping cart contents, ensure security, remember visitor settings, measure website usage, display external content, evaluate marketing effectiveness. Not all cookies serve the same purpose and not all require user consent. 3. Categories of cookies used The following categories of cookies and similar technologies may be used on our website. A. Necessary cookies These cookies are needed for the basic functioning of the website or for providing a service requested by the visitor. They may be used, for example, for: shopping cart functionality, navigating the order process, website security, abuse prevention, user session management, remembering cookie settings. If the use of a particular cookie is truly necessary for providing the requested service, its use is not subject to user consent. Therefore, necessary cookies may always be active. B. Analytical cookies Analytical cookies can help us understand how visitors use our website. They can help us determine, for example: number of visits, most visited pages, how visitors navigate the website, technical issues, general success of individual website sections. If their use requires consent, we activate them only after consent is granted. The visitor can subsequently change or withdraw consent. C. Marketing cookies Marketing cookies may be used, for example: to measure advertising campaign effectiveness, to evaluate marketing, to create advertising audiences, or to customize advertising content. If their use requires consent, they are not activated before consent is granted. D. Third-party content and services On our website, we may use content or services provided by third parties, such as: map services, embedded videos, social networks, analytical tools, marketing tools, payment or other external services. Some of these services may store their own cookies or use similar technologies. If consent is required for their activation, the relevant content or technology will not be loaded before consent is granted. 4. Google Maps and similar external content If we use a map or other external content on our website that requires consent to the relevant cookies or similar technologies, the content may be blocked before consent is granted. The visitor can activate it by granting the relevant consent. The specific provider and processing conditions will be stated in the Cookie Settings or in the information related to the given service. 5. Legal basis We use necessary cookies to the extent that their storage or access is necessary for the transmission of communication or the provision of an information society service expressly requested by the user, or on another appropriate legal basis. Cookies and similar technologies that are not necessary and whose use requires consent are used only on the basis of prior visitor consent. If personal data is processed through cookies, such processing is also governed by the relevant personal data protection rules. 6. Overview of specifically used cookies A current overview of cookies and similar technologies used is available through the Cookie Settings. For individual cookies or services, depending on their nature, information should be provided regarding: name, provider, purpose, category, storage period or validity. This overview may be generated dynamically according to the actual technologies used on the website. 7. Granting consent On the first visit to the website, a cookie banner may be displayed to the visitor, allowing them to: Accept all Reject optional Cookie settings Optional cookies that require consent must not be activated before consent is granted. Consent must be voluntary. Rejection of optional cookies must not prevent the use of basic online store functions, unless the given cookies are truly necessary for a specific function. 8. Changing and withdrawing consent The visitor can change their choice or withdraw consent to optional cookies at any time. Therefore, a link is available on the website: Cookie settings We recommend placing it permanently in the website footer. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before its withdrawal. 9. Settings through the browser Cookies can also be managed to a certain extent through internet browser settings. However, completely blocking some cookies may affect the functionality of the website, particularly the shopping cart, login, or order process. 10. Recipients and third-party providers If we use third-party services, data may be made available to the service provider to the extent corresponding to the specific service. Specific information about the services and providers used is provided in the Cookie Settings and possibly in the Privacy Policy. 11. Transfer of data outside the European Economic Area Some external service providers may also process data outside the European Economic Area. If such a transfer occurs, an appropriate legal mechanism must be ensured in accordance with applicable legal regulations. Specific information depends on the services actually used and is provided in the relevant privacy information or for the specific service. 12. Duration of cookie use The validity period of individual cookies varies according to their purpose. Some cookies are deleted after the website visit ends, while others may remain on the device for a specified period. You can find the current validity period of individual cookies in the Cookie Settings. 13. Personal data protection Cookies may in some cases involve the processing of personal data. More detailed information about: what personal data we process, why we process it, how long we retain it, to whom it may be made available, what rights you have, can be found in the Privacy Policy document. 14. Changes to this policy We may update this policy particularly in the event of changes to the technologies used, legal regulations, or the operation of the online store. The current version will always be published on this page. Effective from: [ADD DATE]