Cookies policy

COOKIES POLICY OF THE ONLINE STORE HOZZESTORE.EU
Effective date: November 2025

I. Definitions
1.    Administrator – HOZZE Sp. z o.o., ul. Kwiatowa 1, 63-322 Gołuchów, Poland, VAT No. 6080120501, REGON: 520955096, KRS: 0000945373, email: biuro@hozzestore.eu.
2.    Cookies – small text files or similar technologies stored on the User’s device (computer, smartphone, tablet) that enable the proper functioning of the website, its analysis, and content personalization.
3.    Device – any electronic device used by the User to access the Administrator’s website.
4.    User – any person visiting the Administrator’s website or using services available through the online store.

II. Use of Cookies
1.    The Administrator uses cookies and similar technologies through the website https://hozzestore.eu.
2.    Cookies are used to ensure the website’s proper operation, remember User preferences, tailor content to individual needs, and conduct anonymous statistical analyses.
3.    Information collected through cookies is not used to personally identify Users but may, in combination with other data, constitute personal data under the GDPR.
4.    The Administrator uses only secure technical solutions, ensuring cookies do not introduce any malware or other harmful software to User Devices.

III. Types of Cookies Used
1.    Session cookies – temporary files stored on the User’s Device until the browser session ends; essential for the correct operation of the website.
2.    Persistent cookies – remain on the Device for a defined period or until manually deleted; used to remember User preferences between sessions.
3.    Essential (technical) cookies – enable basic functionalities such as login, shopping cart, or payment handling.
4.    Analytical/statistical cookies – help understand how Users interact with the site, allowing improvement of its structure and content (e.g., Google Analytics).
5.    Functional cookies – remember User settings such as language, region, or display preferences.
6.    Marketing (advertising) cookies – used with the User’s consent to tailor advertisements to their interests (e.g., Meta Pixel, Google Ads).

IV. Legal Basis for Processing
1.    The use of essential cookies is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – the legitimate interest of the Administrator in ensuring the proper functioning of the website.
2.    The use of analytical, functional, and marketing cookies is based solely on the User’s consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
3.    Consent can be withdrawn or modified at any time through the website’s cookie banner or browser settings. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

V. Managing Cookies
1.    The User may at any time change their browser settings regarding cookies – in particular, block their automatic storage or receive notifications each time a cookie is placed on their Device.
2.    Detailed information about cookie management is available in the browser’s help documentation (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
3.    The User can also manage preferences via the “Cookie Settings” tool available in the footer of https://hozzestore.eu.
4.    Restricting the use of cookies may impact some functionalities of the store (such as remembering the shopping cart or language settings).

VI. Third-Party Cookies
1.    The Administrator may use services provided by external suppliers, such as Google or Meta, whose tools may also store cookies on the User’s Device.
2.    Such cookies are subject to the privacy policies of these entities, for example:
o    Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
o    Meta (Facebook, Instagram): https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
3.    The Administrator recommends reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these providers before using their services.

VII. Cookies and Personal Data
1.    Cookies themselves do not identify the User directly but, when combined with other information, may become personal data.
2.    Data obtained through cookies are processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy available on https://hozzestore.eu.

VIII. External Links
The website may contain links to other websites or social media platforms. The Administrator is not responsible for the cookie policies of those websites. Users are advised to review their cookie policies before visiting such sites.

IX. Final Provisions
1.    The Administrator reserves the right to update this Cookies Policy to reflect technological or legal changes.
2.    The current version of this Cookies Policy is always available on https://hozzestore.eu