1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a website stores in your browser to recognise you on subsequent visits, remember preferences, or measure usage.
2. Types of cookies we use
2.1. Essential — no consent required
| Name | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Session — keeps you logged in | Until browser closes |
| csrf_token | Security — protects against CSRF attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie choice | 12 months |
| ugcbg_lang | Remembers BG/EN language | 12 months |
2.2. Functional — consent required
Remember settings like preferred view, recent searches. Without them the site works but with less comfort.
2.3. Analytics — consent required
| Name | Provider | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics 4 | 24 hours |
2.4. Marketing — consent required
We currently do not use third-party marketing cookies (Meta Pixel, Google Ads, TikTok Pixel). If we add them in the future we will update this policy and request separate consent.
3. Managing consent
On your first visit you see a banner with three options: "Accept all", "Essential only", "Preferences". Your choice is stored for 12 months. You can change it at any time via the button at the bottom of the site.
4. Disabling cookies in your browser
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Bear in mind that fully blocking cookies may break site functionality (e.g. you may not be able to log in).
5. Link with GDPR
See the Privacy Policy.