This Cookie Policy explains how Olga Terentyeva (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the website https://olyaterentyeva.com/ (the “Site”).

By clicking “Accept” on the cookie banner or by continuing to browse the Site (where legally permitted), you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or, where available, your cookie preferences.

For more information about how we process personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your browser, remember certain information about your visit and improve your experience.

Cookies may be:

• First-party cookies: set directly by the website you are visiting.
• Third-party cookies: set by a domain different from the one you are visiting (e.g. analytics providers).

Cookies may be stored only for the duration of your visit (session cookies) or for a longer period (persistent cookies).

2. Types of cookies we use

We use only a limited number of cookies, necessary to operate the Site and, where enabled, to collect basic analytics.

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Site and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as:

• loading pages,
• ensuring security and performance,
• remembering your cookie preferences.

These cookies do not store personally identifiable information and do not require your consent under applicable law. If you block these cookies in your browser, parts of the Site may not function properly.

Examples may include:

• cookies used by our hosting provider or security layer,
• a cookie that remembers whether you accepted or rejected non-essential cookies.

2.2 Analytics Cookies (optional)

With your prior consent, we may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve its content and structure.

These cookies may be provided by third-party services such as Google Analytics 4 or similar tools. They may collect information such as:

• truncated IP address,
• browser and device type,
• pages visited and time spent on the Site,
• general interaction with the Site.

Analytics cookies help us to generate aggregated, anonymous statistics about traffic and usage patterns. We do not use them to identify you personally or to create individual profiles.

If you do not consent to analytics cookies, your visit will not be tracked for analytics purposes.

3. Cookies we currently use

The specific cookies in use may change as we update or improve the Site. However, in general, we use:

Strictly necessary cookies

• Purpose: security, page loading, remembering cookie preferences.
• Duration: session or a limited period (e.g. several days/months).

Analytics cookies (if enabled and accepted)

• Provider: e.g. Google Analytics 4.
• Purpose: collect anonymised usage statistics to improve the Site.
• Duration: up to 24 months, depending on provider settings.

We do not use:

• advertising cookies,
• behavioural or profiling cookies,
• social media tracking pixels (such as Meta Pixel).

4. Legal basis for the use of cookies

For strictly necessary cookies, the legal basis is our legitimate interest in providing a secure and functional website (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).

For analytics cookies, the legal basis is your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). These cookies are only placed on your device if you accept them through the cookie banner or settings.

You can withdraw your consent at any time.

5. Third-party cookies and international transfers

Where third-party analytics tools are used (e.g. Google Analytics 4), these providers may process data (such as truncated IP address or technical identifiers) on their own servers, which may be located outside the European Economic Area.

In such cases, we seek to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)or equivalent mechanisms, in line with GDPR requirements.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of such providers for detailed information on their practices.

6. How to manage or delete cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser settings
Most browsers allow you to:

• block all cookies,
• block cookies from specific sites,
• delete cookies already stored on your device.

You can usually find these options in the “Settings”, “Options” or “Privacy” section of your browser.

Cookie preferences (where available)
If the Site offers a cookie banner or settings panel, you can:

• accept or reject analytics cookies,
• change your preferences at any time.

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality and appearance of the Site.

7. Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example to reflect changes in the cookies we use, legal requirements or technical improvements.

The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates the latest version. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

8. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, you can contact us at:
Email: olga94terentyeva@gmail.com