Effective Date: 11 February 2025

This Cookies Policy explains how irinel.co (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help the website function efficiently, enhance your user experience, and provide information about how the website is used.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

  • Essential Functionality: Ensuring the website operates correctly, managing sessions, and providing basic features.
  • Analytics: Using tools such as Google Analytics and Hotjar to collect data on website usage and improve our services.
  • Advertising: Employing advertising cookies including Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, Google Tag Manager, TikTok Ads, and X to deliver targeted advertisements and track campaign performance.
  • Functional Enhancements: Enabling features like live chat and remembering language preferences.
  • Third-Party Services: Integrating content and features from external platforms such as YouTube, X, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

3. Cookie Consent & Management

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner or pop-up that allows you to consent to the use of cookies. You have the option to customize or reject non-essential cookies. We use cookie management tools such as CookieYes and Complianz to help you manage your preferences.

4. Cookie Retention & Storage

Most of our cookies are stored for a period of 30 days. If you wish to delete or manage cookies on your device, please contact us at [email protected].

5. Collection of Personal Data

In addition to cookies, we may collect personal data through:

  • Contact forms
  • Email addresses
  • Phone numbers
  • Account sign-ups
  • Third-party payment processing (e.g., Stripe, Revolut) for donations or subscriptions/gated content

For more details on how we handle your personal information, please review our Privacy Policy.

6. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us at [email protected].