Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 21, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Daria Sikora ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website dariasikora.pl (the "Website"). This policy is compliant with EU GDPR, UK GDPR, US CCPA, and Canadian PIPEDA regulations.

By using our Website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or not use our Website.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Used by:

  • Better-auth: Authentication and session management
  • Vercel: Website hosting and performance
  • Cloudflare: Security and bot protection

⚠️ These cookies do not require consent under GDPR as they are strictly necessary for the website to function.

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Performance)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this information to improve the Website and user experience.

Used by:

  • Google Analytics (planned): Website traffic analysis with IP anonymization enabled
  • Cloudflare Analytics: Privacy-friendly analytics (no personal data collected)
  • Sentry: Error monitoring and performance tracking

✅ These cookies require your explicit consent under GDPR.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as videos and third-party services.

Used by:

  • Vimeo: Video player embedded on About Me page
  • YouTube (planned): Video content
  • reCAPTCHA: Spam protection on forms

✅ These cookies require your explicit consent under GDPR.

3.4 Payment Processing Cookies

These cookies are set by our payment processor to securely process transactions.

Used by:

  • Stripe: Secure payment processing (Stripe Checkout redirect)

⚠️ These cookies are necessary for processing payments and are covered under legitimate interest.

3.5 Third-Party Integration Cookies

We use third-party services that may set their own cookies.

Used by:

  • BaseLinker: Order management and fulfillment integration
  • WooCommerce (WordPress): E-commerce backend (hosted at wp.dariasikora.pl)

4. Detailed Cookie List

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDurationType
better-auth.session_tokenBetter-authUser authenticationSessionEssential
__cflb, __cfruidCloudflareBot protection & load balancingSession / 30 daysEssential
_ga, _gid, _gatGoogle AnalyticsAnalytics tracking (with IP anonymization)2 years / 24 hours / 1 minuteAnalytics
vuid, playerVimeoVideo player preferences2 years / 1 yearFunctional
_grecaptchaGoogle reCAPTCHASpam protection6 monthsFunctional
__stripe_*StripePayment fraud detection1 yearPayment

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by:

  • Cookie Banner: When you first visit our Website, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner.
  • Cookie Preferences: You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.
  • Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block or alert you about cookies.

Note: If you choose to block cookies, some parts of our Website may not function properly, and you may not be able to use certain features such as placing orders or accessing your account.

6. How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to instructions for popular browsers:

7. International Data Transfers

Our Website is hosted in the European Union (Vercel EU region, NeonDB EU region, WordPress hosting in Poland). However, some third-party services we use may transfer data outside the EU:

  • Google Analytics: Data may be transferred to the USA (protected by EU-US Data Privacy Framework and Standard Contractual Clauses)
  • Stripe: Payment data may be processed in the USA (certified under EU-US Data Privacy Framework)
  • Vimeo: Video service based in the USA (GDPR compliant with appropriate safeguards)

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Daria Sikora

Stefana Starzyńskiego 2/83

35-508 Rzeszów, Podkarpackie, Poland

NIP: 8131627011

Email: dariasikora@yahoo.pl

Phone: +48 501 083 574

10. Legal Compliance

This Cookie Policy complies with:

  • EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679)
  • ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC)
  • UK GDPR (Data Protection Act 2018)
  • US CCPA/CPRA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
  • Canadian PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act)