Cookie Policy
"CROATIA CONNECT" DOOEL Prilep
This Cookie Policy explains which cookies and similar technologies we use on www.croatiaconnect.co ("the Platform") and how they function. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit the website.
1. Types of Cookies We Use
1.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of the Platform and cannot be disabled:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id / PHPSESSID | Session maintenance for login, forms, and security | Until browser closes |
| csrf_token | Preventing CSRF attacks when submitting forms | Until browser closes |
| auth_token | Identification of logged-in user | 30 days (after login) |
| language | Storing the selected language | 1 year |
Legal basis: Technical necessity / Legitimate interest
1.2 Functional Cookies (Preferences)
These cookies allow the Platform to remember your preferences:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Storing profile display settings | 1 year |
| dark_mode | Storing dark/light theme preference | 1 year |
Legal basis: Legitimate interest
1.3 Analytics Cookies – Require Consent
These cookies collect anonymized data about Platform usage:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid, _gat | Google Analytics – traffic analysis | 2 years / 24 hours / 1 minute | |
| gtag | Google Tag Manager | 1 year |
Legal basis: Consent
1.4 Marketing Cookies – Require Consent
These cookies are used for personalized advertising:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp, _fbc | Facebook Pixel – advertising | 90 days | Meta |
| ads_user_id | Personalized advertising | 6 months | Third parties |
Legal basis: Consent
2. How to Control Cookies
2.1 Cookie Banner
On your first visit, you will see a banner with options:
- "Accept All" – activates all cookies
- "Accept Only Necessary" – only strictly necessary cookies
- "Settings" – manually select categories
2.2 Changing Your Consent
You can change your consent at any time via:
- "Cookies" button in the footer
- Visiting /cookies or /privacy#cookies
- Settings → "Cookies and Privacy" (after login)
3. Third Parties That Set Cookies
| Provider | Purpose | Privacy Link |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Traffic analysis | policies.google.com |
| Google Tag Manager | Tag management | policies.google.com |
| Facebook Pixel | Advertising | facebook.com/business/help |
4. Technical Information
- IP anonymization: Google Analytics is configured with IP anonymization (the last octet of the IP is replaced with 0).
- We do not collect: personal identifiers through analytics cookies.
- Data that is shared: anonymized visit data, session duration, bounce rate.
5. Your Rights
You can:
- Request access to the cookies we store about you
- Request deletion of all cookies
- Use "Do Not Track" settings in your browser
Contact: support@croatiac.com
6. Browser Management
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Safari: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
7. Policy Changes
We reserve the right to update this policy. You will be notified of significant changes via banner or email.
Last updated: December 15, 2025
Legal basis: Law on Personal Data Protection (Official Gazette No. 42/20), GDPR (EU) 2016/679