Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Giovani Essenze, s. r. o. ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. Our website is operated from Slovakia and targets customers in Ireland and other EU Member States.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – remain stored for a defined period
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable:
- Secure login
- Shopping basket functionality
- Checkout process
- Fraud prevention
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).
These cookies cannot be disabled.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. This helps us improve website performance and customer experience.
Data collected may include:
- IP address (anonymised where applicable)
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Device information
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).
Analytics cookies are activated only after you provide consent via our cookie banner.
Google may process data outside the EEA under Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
2.3 Marketing Cookies
We use Meta Pixel to:
- Measure advertising effectiveness
- Deliver relevant advertisements
- Create custom audiences
Marketing cookies are activated only with your prior consent.
Meta may process data outside the EEA under appropriate safeguards.
3. How Long Cookies Are Stored
Cookie duration depends on the type:
- Session cookies – deleted after browser session
- Analytics cookies – up to 26 months (as defined by Google settings)
- Marketing cookies – according to Meta’s retention settings
You may request detailed information by contacting us.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you are presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise cookie settings
You may change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings tool available on our website.
You may also disable cookies via your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party service providers acting on our behalf, including:
- Google Analytics
- Meta Platforms
We ensure that appropriate data processing agreements are in place with all third parties.
6. Contact Details
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Giovani Essenze, s. r. o.
Vo Vymoli 1525/5A
040 22 Košice
Slovakia
Email: info@giovani.ie
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.