Cookies
To ensure the proper functioning of the website, a high standard of service, and the highest quality of services provided, the website https://hola.design/ uses cookies. This allows us to maintain session continuity, improve the operation of the website, analyse website traffic, better tailor content to users’ needs, and optimise the convenience of using the website’s features.
The website is operated by HOLA DESIGN Sp. z o.o., with its registered office at:
Rydygiera 18/2
Warsaw, Poland
VAT ID: PL5253047448
(hereinafter referred to as the “Controller”).
Use of the Website means acceptance of the use of cookies in accordance with this Policy, with the possibility of further control via browser settings or the consent management panel.
I. What are cookies and what are they used for?
Cookies are IT data, primarily small text files stored on the user’s device (computer, smartphone, tablet) while using a website. They contain, among other things, the name of the domain from which they originate, their storage period, and a unique identifier.
The main purposes of cookies are:
a) remembering user preferences and adapting website content to user settings,
b) ensuring the proper functioning of the website and the proper display of its content,
c) optimisation,
d) preparing statistics and analyses related to the way users interact with the website,
e) collecting technical data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, date and time of the visit, and the number of subpages visited.
The legal basis for collecting information about users and the way they use the website, as well as for processing related information, is the Controller’s legitimate interest, consisting in ensuring a high standard of service and the proper functioning of the website (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
II. Types of cookies
The Website uses the following types of cookies, depending on their purpose:
a) Essential cookies
These are intended to ensure the proper functioning of the website, the integrity of sessions, forms available on the website, navigation through the website and its subpages, and website security. Because of these purposes, such cookies are fundamental to the operation of the website, and disabling them may result in the website not functioning properly.
b) Functional cookies
These are used to remember user preferences, settings, and the appearance of the website. Disabling them may result in certain website features becoming unavailable.
c) Analytical cookies
These make it possible to collect information on how the website is used, the number of visits, the types of devices and browsers used, to analyse user interactions with the website, including traffic sources, and to improve the structure and content of the website. This data is used for administrative and analytical purposes and to ensure website security.
d) Marketing cookies
These help tailor advertising content, among other things on the basis of information obtained from other websites. They are also used to analyse the effectiveness of advertising activities and improve them. Disabling them may result in advertisements being less suited to the user’s individual preferences.
III. Cookie storage
Depending on their storage period, cookies are divided into persistent cookies and session cookies.
Persistent cookies are stored for the period specified in their parameters, usually from one day up to two years. Some of these files may store settings until the user deletes their browsing history. Depending on the tools available in the given browser, the user may delete some or all cookies.
Session cookies are stored on the user’s device until the user leaves the website, closes the browser, or logs out. These are temporary files stored on the user’s device only for the duration of using the website.
IV. Technical information and server logs
Regardless of the use of cookies, use of the website may involve the automatic collection of technical data within so-called server logs. This information may include, among other things, the IP address of the end device, the date and time of the connection, browser type and operating system, the URL address of the page visited, as well as the number of interactions the user has with the website.
V. Cookies and personal data
As a rule, cookies do not constitute personal data and do not enable the direct identification of the user. However, when combined with other information, they may constitute personal data. In such cases, that data is processed in accordance with GDPR and with appropriate safeguards against unauthorised access.
Personal data collected through the use of cookies may be processed only for the purpose of performing specific functions for the user, as described in this Policy.
Data obtained via cookies and technical logs may be processed only to the extent necessary to achieve specific purposes and only on the basis of the relevant legal grounds, including the user’s consent where such consent is required.
The processing of personal data, including its internal sharing or disclosure to third parties, is always carried out in accordance with procedures established in compliance with generally applicable data protection laws, EU model clauses, and other transfer safeguards. Third parties are also obliged to apply the required safeguards in order to protect personal data and have access only to the data necessary to fulfil specific purposes.
The legal basis for the processing of data obtained through cookies is as follows:
1) Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – to the extent necessary to display the website and ensure its proper functioning and availability;
2) Article 6(1)(f) GDPR in conjunction with Article 399 of the Electronic Communications Law – with regard to the processing of data necessary to ensure security, functionality, and the storage of preferences (e.g. language, layout of content), if such data is deleted after the end of the session;
3) Article 6(1)(a) GDPR in conjunction with Article 399 of the Electronic Communications Law – in the case of storing data after the end of the session and using cookies for analytical and statistical purposes aimed at optimising the operation of the website;
4) Article 6(1)(a) GDPR in conjunction with Article 399 of the Electronic Communications Law – in the case of using cookies for marketing purposes, including tracking user activity, creating profiles, and displaying tailored promotional or advertising content.
The user may change the scope of their consent at any time by adjusting the appropriate browser settings or by using the cookie management tools available on the website.
VI. Managing cookies
When visiting the website, the user decides whether to accept the cookies used while browsing the website and whether to agree to their being stored on end devices. Where consent is granted, such cookies may be temporarily stored in a designated space and read by their provider. The pursuit of these purposes results from the Controller’s legitimate interest consisting in ensuring the proper functioning of the website and providing services at an appropriate standard (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
In respect of the user’s right to privacy, the user may manage cookies and adapt them to individual preferences in the following ways:
a) Changing browser settings
Web browsers and other software installed on a device connected to the internet sometimes accept cookies by default, thereby enabling certain information to be collected. The user may change these settings at any time, for example by blocking the automatic acceptance of cookies, choosing to be informed each time cookies are sent, or setting individual preferences.
Introducing such changes may affect the functionality of the website, including limiting access to certain features. Detailed information on changing cookie settings and deleting cookies is available in the help sections of individual browsers, including:
- Chrome
- Opera
- Firefox
- Internet Explorer
- Safari
b) Withdrawal of consent
The user may withdraw the consent previously given for the use of cookies at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before its withdrawal. Consent may be withdrawn by changing browser settings or by using available cookie management tools, such as dedicated plug-ins or extensions, if made available.
c) Access to and deletion of data
The user has the right to inspect and access their personal data, rectify it, erase it, restrict its processing, transfer it, and object to its processing on the basis of legitimate interest. The user also has the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority, namely the President of the Personal Data Protection Office.
Consent to the processing of personal data may be withdrawn by the user at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
Any questions or requests regarding the exercise of rights arising under personal data protection laws may be sent using the contact details provided in the Contact section.
VII. Third-party cookies
As part of the website, tools provided by third parties may place their own cookies. This applies, among others, to providers of analytical, technological, advertising, or social media tools. These cookies are used in order to extend the functionality of the website, analyse collected information, and carry out statistical and marketing activities.
These cookies may be stored and used by such third parties in order to collect data on user activity, measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, personalise content, and enable the use of social media features.
The website may also contain links enabling users to access other websites directly. Such websites may have their own rules regarding data processing and the use of cookies.
Each such entity should have its own privacy policy and cookie policy, which the user may review in order to obtain detailed information from the relevant website.
The Controller does not control the policies of those entities or the manner in which they use and process data. Therefore, users are advised to review the privacy and cookie policies applicable on the websites of those providers. Links to other services are provided solely for the user’s convenience, and the use and browsing of such websites are governed by the rules applicable to those individual websites.
To learn more, users are advised to review the relevant documents and policies applicable to each third party or, if such documents are not made available, to contact the given entity directly for detailed information.
VIII. Updates to the Cookie Policy
This Policy may be updated periodically, in particular in the event of changes in the law, technology used on the website, or the way services operate.
Any changes will be published on the website. We recommend reviewing this Policy regularly in order to stay informed about the use of cookies and the processing of data related to their use.
IX. Contact
If you have any questions, comments, or doubts regarding this Policy or the way personal data is used and processed, or if you wish to exercise your rights under personal data protection laws, including GDPR, you may contact the Controller using the details below:
E-mail: kontakt@hola-design.pl
Correspondence address:
HOLA DESIGN Sp. z o.o.
Rydygiera 18/2
Warsaw, Poland
The Controller makes every effort to respond to user requests without undue delay and no later than within the time limits provided for by personal data protection regulations.