Cookies
What are cookies?
Cookies are small files that are downloaded to your computer in order to improve the user experience. Cookies themselves do not contain personal data. You always have the option to accept or reject cookies.
Their storage is fully controlled by the browser used by the user. Cookies are small files sent by visited websites to your computer and stored on it.
They usually contain:
- the name of the server from which the cookie was sent,
- the cookie lifetime,
- a value (unique number).
Cookies are stored in the file directory of your web browser. On the next visit to the website, the browser reads the cookie and forwards the information to the website or another element that set the cookie.
Why are cookies necessary?
Cookies are essential for providing user-friendly online services. Interaction between the website user and the website is faster and easier with the help of cookies.
With their help, the website remembers an individual’s preferences and experiences, which saves time and makes browsing websites more efficient and user-friendly.
Examples of cookie usage
- to provide a better user experience by adapting content display based on previous visits,
- to save selections when creating a shortlist of products and comparing offers,
- to keep you logged in on sections of the website that require authentication,
- to recognize your device (computer, tablet, mobile phone) and adapt content display accordingly.
Cookies are an important tool for maintaining fresh and relevant content in accordance with the interests and preferences of each website visitor.
The reasons for using cookies stem from their properties. One of these is storing information about the status of an individual webpage. Cookies help implement various online services (for example online stores) and collect website visit statistics.
Cookies are text files that recognize your computer on the server. By themselves they do not identify an individual user, but rather the device used to access the website.
Necessary cookies enable the basic functions of the website, such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the site. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Cookie groups
1. Necessary cookies
These cookies enable the proper functioning of the website and cannot be disabled.
2. Optional / analytical cookies
Analytical cookies help understand website usage and improve the user experience.
Cookies we use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains the user session during the website visit. | Session | Poliplet |
| cookie_notice_accepted | Stores the user’s cookie consent settings. | 1 year | Poliplet |
| pll_language | Stores the selected language of the website user. | 365 days | poliplet.si |
| _ga | Google Analytics – website visit statistics. | 2 years | |
| _gid | Google Analytics – tracks page views. | 24 hours | |
| _gat | Limits the number of analytics requests. | 1 minute |
Managing cookies
Most web browsers allow cookie management through browser settings. You can delete or disable cookies, but in that case some website functionalities may not work properly.
You can manage cookie settings in your web browser:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari
- Opera