What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
How We Use Cookies
GreenVital uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from. We use this information to improve our website and services.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, and remembering your cookie preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples:
- Session cookies that remember your preferences during your visit
- Security cookies that help identify and prevent security risks
- Load-balancing cookies that help distribute website traffic
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
Information collected may include:
- Number of visitors to our website
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How visitors navigate through the website
- General geographic location (country/city level)
- Device and browser information
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples:
- Remembering your language preference
- Remembering your cookie consent choices
- Customizing content based on your interests
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the relevant third party's website for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.
Common Third-Party Services:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand website usage and performance
- Social Media Plugins: Enable sharing content on social platforms
- Customer Support Tools: Provide chat and support functionality
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or manage your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all cookies
- Notify you when a cookie is set
- Delete cookies after you close your browser
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. This could affect:
- Your ability to stay logged in (if applicable)
- Personalized content and recommendations
- Website performance and loading times
- Our ability to remember your preferences
Mobile Devices
Mobile devices may use different technologies for tracking, such as mobile advertising identifiers. You can usually manage these through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Apple Advertising
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads
Data Retention
Different types of cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
- Analytics cookies: Typically expire after 2 years
- Marketing cookies: Usually expire after 30 days to 2 years
Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have rights regarding cookies and tracking technologies:
- The right to be informed about our use of cookies
- The right to give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
- The right to access information about cookies we use
- The right to object to certain types of tracking
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
GreenVital
Winterova 35
921 01 Piešťany
Slovakia
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +421 910 364 285
Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit:
- All About Cookies
- Your Online Choices
- Your browser's help documentation