Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 22 June 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, to improve the user experience, and to provide information to website operators about how their sites are being used.
Cookies can be "session cookies", which expire when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies", which remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them manually. Cookies set by the website you are visiting are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called "third-party cookies".
Similar technologies, such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage, may function in comparable ways. This Policy covers all such technologies where applicable.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies on hojage-xutaka.info for the following general purposes: to ensure the technical operation and security of the website; to remember your preferences and consent choices; to understand how visitors use the website so we can improve it; and to support the functionality of embedded content and services.
We do not use cookies for advertising targeting, behavioural profiling for commercial purposes, or for tracking users across multiple websites for marketing purposes.
Cookie Categories
We categorise cookies into the following groups, in line with guidance from the Polish supervisory authority (Prezes Urzędu Ochrony Danych Osobowych, PUODO) and the requirements of the Polish Act of 16 July 2004 on Telecommunications Law (Prawo telekomunikacyjne, Journal of Laws 2022, item 1648, as amended) and the GDPR:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies - required for the website to function
- Analytics Cookies - used to understand website usage patterns
- Functional Cookies - used to remember preferences and improve experience
We do not use advertising or targeting cookies on this website.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or navigating between pages. They do not store any personally identifiable information and do not require your consent under applicable law.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| hxk_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your session during website use | Session |
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the structure, content, and performance of the website. These cookies are only set with your prior consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 months |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 24 months |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users, expires quickly | 24 hours |
Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google's privacy policy. We have enabled IP anonymisation for all analytics data collected from visitors in the European Economic Area.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language preference or region. These cookies are only set with your prior consent and help provide a more personalised experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| hxk_lang | Remembers your language preference | 6 months |
| hxk_region | Remembers your region selection | 6 months |
Your Consent
In accordance with Article 173 of the Polish Telecommunications Law and Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR, we require your prior, freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the operation of the website.
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner is displayed at the top of the page. You may accept all cookies, accept only strictly necessary cookies, or customise your preferences by category. Your choice is recorded and respected on all subsequent visits until you change your preferences or your consent expires.
Consent is valid for 12 months from the date it is given. You may withdraw or change your consent at any time using the cookie preference tool accessible from any page of the website.
Managing Your Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
Through our consent tool: Click "Customize" in the cookie banner or use the cookie preference link in our website footer to open the preferences panel at any time.
Through your browser: Most browsers allow you to view, manage, block, and delete cookies through their settings. The steps for doing this vary by browser. Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some websites, including ours.
Browser-specific instructions are available from: Google Chrome (support.google.com/chrome), Mozilla Firefox (support.mozilla.org), Microsoft Edge (support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge), Safari (support.apple.com).
For analytics opt-out: You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include embedded content from third parties, such as maps or video services, which may set their own cookies. We do not control these third-party cookies and they are subject to the privacy and cookie policies of the respective providers.
Where we embed a Google Maps iframe on the Contact page, Google may set cookies in accordance with its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing Google's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy for further information.
We minimise third-party cookie exposure by loading third-party content only where necessary and implementing appropriate consent controls.
Retention Periods
Cookie retention periods vary depending on the type and purpose of each cookie. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for the period specified in the cookie table above. Analytics and functional cookies are not retained beyond the periods stated, and we review our cookie inventory periodically to ensure retention periods remain proportionate and appropriate.
Legal Framework
This Cookie Policy is issued in compliance with the following legal instruments:
Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR); the Polish Act of 10 May 2018 on the Protection of Personal Data (Ustawa o ochronie danych osobowych); the Polish Act of 16 July 2004 on Telecommunications Law (Prawo telekomunikacyjne); and the guidelines issued by the Polish supervisory authority (PUODO) on the use of cookies and similar technologies.
For further information on your rights in relation to personal data processed through cookies, please refer to our Privacy Policy at privacy.html.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise any rights in connection with cookie-related data processing, please contact us:
Hojage Xutaka
Marcelińska 15A, Poznań, Poland
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +48 261 572 802
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Polish supervisory authority: Prezes Urzędu Ochrony Danych Osobowych (PUODO), ul. Stawki 2, 00-193 Warsaw, Poland.