Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Petr Sklenička Pottery ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.petrsklenickapottery.com.

By continuing to browse or use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you choose to disable them via your browser or cookie settings.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the site recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

a) Essential (Necessary) Cookies

  • Required for the website to function properly

  • Enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility

  • Cannot be disabled

Examples:

  • Session ID

  • CSRF protection

  • User login/authentication

b) Analytics (Performance) Cookies

  • Help us understand how visitors interact with the website

  • Collect information like page views, time spent on site, click behavior

  • Data is aggregated and anonymous

Examples:

  • Google Analytics

  • Squarespace Analytics

Legal basis: Your consent

c) Marketing Cookies

  • not used

3. List of Cookies (Examples)

Essential Cookies (cannot be disabled)

These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be turned off in your system.

  • crumb

    • Purpose: Prevents cross-site request forgery (CSRF)

    • Duration: Session

    • Type: Security / Essential

  • ss_cid

    • Purpose: Identifies unique visitors and tracks a visitor’s sessions

    • Duration: 2 years

    • Type: Analytics / Essential

  • ss_cpvisit

    • Purpose: Identifies unique visitors and tracks a visitor’s sessions

    • Duration: 2 years

    • Type: Analytics / Essential

  • ss_cvisit

    • Purpose: Identifies a visitor’s session

    • Duration: 30 minutes

    • Type: Analytics / Essential

  • ss_cvr

    • Purpose: Identifies unique visitors and tracks their sessions

    • Duration: 2 years

    • Type: Analytics / Essential

  • ss_cvt

    • Purpose: Identifies a visitor’s session

    • Duration: 30 minutes

    • Type: Analytics / Essential

  • Test

    • Purpose: Tests if the browser supports cookies

    • Duration: Session

    • Type: Functional / Essential

Analytics Cookies (require consent under GDPR)

These cookies help analyze how visitors use the website.

  • Google Analytics cookies (if integrated manually or via Squarespace settings):

    • _ga – Distinguishes users

    • _gid – Tracks user behavior

    • _gat – Throttles request rate

    • Duration: Varies (from session to 2 years)

    • Type: Analytics

    • Consent required: Yes (under GDPR)

Marketing cookies (require consent under GDPR)

Not used

4. How You Can Manage Cookies

You have the right to choose whether to accept or reject cookies:

  • When you first visit our site, a cookie banner will ask for your consent to non-essential cookies..

  • You can also adjust cookie settings in your browser preferences.

5. Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
petrsklenickapottery@gmail.com

Last updated: 20.10. 2025