Cookies

Last updated: 1. sept. 2025

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ILLUMINA way
Address: Gerbičeva 14, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Email: nadja@thewaysofconnection.com
Website: thewaysofconnection.com

 

1. What are cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They allow the recognition of your device on future visits, which contributes to more efficient and user-friendly website functionality.

Cookies do not contain personal data and cannot, on their own, be used to identify you.

 

2. Legal basis for using cookies

The use of cookies is regulated by the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.

• Strictly necessary cookies are stored on your device without your consent, as they are essential for the functioning of the website.

• All other cookies (analytical, functional, advertising, etc.) are used only with your explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may withdraw or change your consent at any time.

 

3. Why we use cookies

On our website, we use cookies to:

• ensure the proper functioning of the website,

• improve the user experience,

• store user preferences,

• monitor website traffic and analyze usage (Google Analytics),

• carry out marketing activities and targeted advertising,

• enable special functionalities (e.g., discounts, promotions, newsletter subscription).

 

4. Types of cookies we use and retention periods

Our website uses the following types of cookies:

• Necessary cookies (essential for basic functioning, e.g., shopping cart, security).

  • Stored only for the duration of your session or for a limited technical period.

• Analytical cookies (Google Analytics; track website statistics and usage in anonymized form).

  • May be stored for up to 24 months.

• Functional cookies (store your preferences and improve browsing experience).

  • Usually stored for up to 12 months.

• Advertising cookies (used for personalized advertising and measuring campaign effectiveness).

  • Duration depends on third-party provider, usually up to 12 months.

A detailed list of cookies, their purpose, and duration is available upon request.

 

5. Third-party cookies and data transfers

We use Google Analytics, a service provided by Google LLC (USA). Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze website usage and generate reports on user activity. Data may be transferred to Google’s servers in the United States.

To protect your data, transfers are based on Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

For more information about Google’s data processing, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

If we use other third-party services (e.g., social media plugins, marketing tools), their cookies will be clearly listed in our cookie banner.

 

6. Controlling and managing cookies

You can manage cookies at any time via our Cookie Settings link (available at the bottom of the website). There you can:

• accept or reject non-essential cookies,

• withdraw or change your consent,

• see which cookies are active.

In addition, most web browsers allow you to:

• delete cookies from your device,

• block all cookies or cookies from specific websites,

• receive a warning before a cookie is stored.

If you disable cookies, some features of the website may not function properly.

 

7. Consent to the use of cookies

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear at the bottom of the page to inform you about our use of cookies. You may:

• Accept all cookies,

• Reject non-essential cookies,

• Customize your preferences.

You can change your choices at any time in Cookie Settings.

 

8. Changes to this Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy may be updated or amended at any time without prior notice. Updates will be published on this page, and the date of the last update will be clearly indicated.