Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 07, 2025

We, Veg International, operated by the sole proprietor Zosimenko Aleksandr, use cookies and similar technologies on the website veg.international (“Site”) to improve the user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies are applied, and how you can manage your cookie settings in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union, and other applicable laws in English-speaking countries.

Since the Site is targeted at users from Europe, we comply with GDPR requirements for consent to use cookies, even if the hosting and domain are registered in Ukraine (a country with an adequate level of protection under GDPR).

Who We Are

We are Veg International, operated by the sole proprietor Zosimenko Aleksandr, registered at the address: Slovakia, Bratislava-Karlova Ves, Pupavova 684/30. The hosting and domain of the Site are located in Ukraine.

Contact Information:

Email: a.zosimenko@i.ua

Mailing Address: Slovakia, Bratislava-Karlova Ves, Pupavova 684/30

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit the Site. They help us remember your preferences, analyze Site usage, and provide personalized content. Similar technologies, such as pixel tags or local storage, may also be used for comparable purposes.

What Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies. Essential cookies do not require consent, but others do (via the banner on the Site).

Essential Cookies

Necessary for the Site’s operation and provision of basic functions, such as page navigation, security, and payment processing through Stripe. These cookies do not require your consent.

Example: Cookies for maintaining user sessions and authentication (email, username).
Storage Duration: Typically deleted after the session ends or within a short period (up to 1 hour).

Functional Cookies

Allow us to remember your preferences (e.g., language or region) and enhance the user experience.

Example: Storing the selected interface language.
Storage Duration: Up to 12 months.

Analytical Cookies

Help us analyze how users interact with the Site (e.g., which pages are visited most often). We use this data to improve the Site’s performance.

Example: Google Analytics.
Storage Duration: Up to 24 months.

Marketing Cookies

Used to provide personalized advertising and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. These cookies are set only with your consent.

Example: Stripe cookies for subscription processing and Google Ads (if used).
Storage Duration: Up to 12 months.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Ensuring the basic functionality of the Site (e.g., navigation, access to content after registration).
Storing your preferences to improve the user experience.
Analyzing user behavior to enhance the Site’s performance.
Providing personalized advertising and processing payments (with your consent).

The legal basis for using cookies is:

Consent: for functional and marketing cookies that collect personal data (in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

Legitimate Interest: for essential and analytical cookies, if they do not contain personal data or are anonymized.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third parties:

Google Analytics: for traffic analysis (anonymized data).
Stripe: for processing payments and subscriptions (only essential cookies for transactions; details in their Data Processing Agreement).
Advertising Platforms (e.g., Google Ads, if applicable): for targeted advertising.
Social Networks (e.g., Facebook Pixel, if applicable): for integration with social platforms.

We ensure that third-party providers comply with GDPR through Data Processing Agreements (DPA) or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC).

How to Manage Cookies

You can manage cookie settings through the cookie banner displayed upon your first visit to the Site. You can:

Accept all cookies.
Reject non-essential cookies (except essential ones).
Customize preferences for specific categories of cookies.

Additionally, you can manage cookies through your browser settings:

Disable cookies entirely.
Delete existing cookies.
Set notifications for new cookies.

Please note that disabling essential cookies may limit the Site’s functionality (e.g., registration or payments). Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

Data Transfers

Some cookies (e.g., analytical or marketing cookies) may transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), for example:

To Ukraine (hosting) — with an adequate level of protection under GDPR.
To the USA (Stripe, Google) — using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) and the Data Privacy Framework.

For details on data transfers, see our Privacy Policy.

Your Rights

In accordance with GDPR, you have the right to:

Request information about the cookies we use.
Withdraw consent for the use of non-essential cookies at any time (this will not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal).
Exercise other rights described in our Privacy Policy (link) (access, deletion, etc.).

To exercise these rights, contact us at: a.zosimenko@i.ua. We will respond within 1 month (or sooner if required by law).

We may update this Policy in response to changes in legislation or our processes. The updated version will be published on the Site with the date of the last update indicated. We will notify you of significant changes through the Site or by email (if you have an account).