Last Updated: May 2026
Version: 1.0
1. Who We Are
Veg International
Sole proprietor: Aleksandr Zosimenko
EU address (for GDPR purposes):
Pupavova 684/30
841 05 Bratislava – Karlova Ves
Slovakia
Contact email: a.zosimenko@i.ua
We use cookies and similar technologies (pixel tags, local storage) on the website veg.international (“Blog” or “Site”) to:
- ensure the proper operation of the Site
- analyse traffic and improve content
- manage user authentication (registration)
- process paid subscriptions via Stripe
This Cookie Policy complies with the GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive (as implemented in EU member states), and Section 25 of the German TTDSG (which serves as a reference standard for cookie consent in the EU).
Since our Blog targets users in Europe, we obtain your explicit consent for non‑essential cookies via a cookie banner before setting them.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to:
- recognise your device
- remember your preferences
- collect anonymised usage statistics
Similar technologies used on this Blog include local storage (for login state) and pixel tags (for analytics).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We classify cookies into the following categories.
Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies – do not require your consent.
All other cookies – require your explicit opt‑in via our cookie banner.
3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
WNecessary for basic functions of the Blog:
- page navigation
- user registration and login (session cookies)
- access control for closed / subscription‑based content
- security (CSRF protection)
Examples:
- Session cookie for authenticated users
- Cookie storing subscription status (active / inactive)
Storage duration: session (until browser is closed) or up to a few hours.
Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR & Section 25 para. 2 TTDSG (legitimate interest / technically required).
3.2 Functional Cookies (Preferences)
Remember your choices to improve usability.
Examples:
- preferred language (if multilingual)
- cookie consent preferences (stored via our Consent Management Platform)
Storage duration: up to 12 months.
Legal basis: your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR & Section 25 para. 1 TTDSG).
3.3 Analytical / Performance Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use the Blog:
- which articles are viewed most often
- how users navigate between pages
- approximate geographic distribution (anonymised)
Example: Google Analytics 4 (with IP anonymisation enabled).
Storage duration: up to 14 months (configurable in Google Analytics).
Legal basis: your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR & Section 25 para. 1 TTDSG).
3.4 Marketing / Targeting Cookies
We currently do not use marketing cookies (e.g. Meta Pixel, TikTok Pixel, Google Ads remarketing) on this Blog.
If this changes in the future, we will:
- obtain your explicit consent beforehand
- update this Cookie Policy
- inform you via the cookie banner
Legal basis (if introduced): your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR).
4. Third‑Party Cookies & International Transfers
Some cookies on our Blog are set by third parties:
| Third party | Purpose | Location of servers | Safeguards for non‑EEA transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Ireland Limited / Google LLC | Google Analytics 4 (website analytics) | Ireland + USA | EU‑US Data Privacy Framework + Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) |
| Stripe Payments Europe Limited | payment processing for subscriptions (essential cookies only) | EU + USA | EU‑US Data Privacy Framework + SCC |
We have concluded Data Processing Agreements (DPA) with these providers where required under Art. 28 GDPR.
For Google Analytics, we have additionally activated:
- IP anonymisation
- no data sharing with other Google services without consent
For Stripe, only essential cookies related to subscription status and fraud prevention are used. Stripe does not set marketing cookies on our Blog without your separate consent.
5. How We Use Cookies – Legal Bases (Short Summary)
| Cookie type | Legal basis (GDPR) | Legal basis (TTDSG / ePrivacy) |
|---|---|---|
| Essential / strictly necessary | Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f (legitimate interest) | Section 25 para. 2 (exempt from consent) |
| Functional (preferences) | Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a (consent) | Section 25 para. 1 (consent required) |
| Analytical (Google Analytics) | Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a (consent) | Section 25 para. 1 (consent required) |
| Marketing (not currently used) | Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a (consent) | Section 25 para. 1 (consent required) |
6. How to Manage & Withdraw Consent
You control all non‑essential cookies via our cookie banner, which appears:
- on your first visit to the Blog
- via the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer (if implemented)
In the cookie banner you can:
✅ Accept all cookies
✅ Reject all non‑essential cookies
✅ Customise preferences per category (functional, analytical)
Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Browser settings (alternative method)
You can also manage or delete cookies via your browser settings:
| Browser | How to manage cookies |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data |
| Mozilla Firefox | Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data |
| Microsoft Edge | Settings → Cookies and site permissions |
| Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Block all cookies |
⚠️ Important: Disabling essential cookies may break core functionality:
- you may not be able to log in
- access to subscription content may fail
- Stripe payment processing may be blocked
7. Storage Durations (Detailed)
| Cookie type | Typical storage duration |
|---|---|
| Essential session cookies | until browser is closed (session) |
| Essential login cookie | up to 1 hour (or until logout) |
| Functional / preference cookies | up to 12 months |
| Google Analytics _ga cookie | 14 months |
| Google Analytics ga* cookie | 14 months |
| Cookie consent preferences (CMP) | 12 months |
After the storage period expires, cookies are automatically deleted by your browser.
8. Your Rights (GDPR)
Regarding cookies and similar technologies, you have the following rights:
- Right to information – about which cookies are set and for what purposes
- Right to withdraw consent – at any time, with effect for the future
- Right to object – to processing based on legitimate interests (Art. 21 GDPR), although essential cookies are required for the Blog to function
To exercise your rights, contact us at: a.zosimenko@i.ua
We will respond within one month (Art. 12 GDPR).
For all other GDPR rights (access, rectification, erasure, portability), please see our Privacy Policy.
9. Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe that our use of cookies violates data protection law, you may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
The competent authority for Slovakia (our EU establishment) is:
Úrad na ochranu osobných údajov Slovenskej republiky
(Office for Personal Data Protection of the Slovak Republic)
Hraničná 12, 820 07 Bratislava
Slovakia
Website: https://dataprotection.gov.sk
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time due to:
- changes in legislation (e.g. new EU decisions on data transfers)
- changes in the cookies we use (e.g. adding a new analytics tool)
- technical or operational updates
The latest version will always be published on this page with the “Last Updated” date at the top.
Significant changes (e.g. introducing marketing cookies) will be notified:
- via a notice on the Blog
- or by email (if you have registered or have an active subscription)
11. Contact Information
For any questions about this Cookie Policy or cookie consent management:
Veg International
Sole proprietor: Aleksandr Zosimenko
📧 Email: a.zosimenko@i.ua
📬 Postal address (EU): Pupavova 684/30, 841 05 Bratislava – Karlova Ves, Slovakia
For data protection inquiries, please use the email address above.