Cookies policy
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you use the Pixchoose service (hereinafter: the "Service"). They are used to ensure the website functions correctly, to remember your preferences, and to maintain security.
2. What cookies do we use?
The Service uses cookies that are essential for its operation as well as analytics cookies. We do not use advertising cookies.
| Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookie | Maintaining the logged-in session — allows you to navigate between pages without having to log in again. | 120 minutes from last activity |
| Security cookie (CSRF) | Protecting forms against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks. Ensures that submitted data originates from our Service and not from a third-party website. | 120 minutes |
| Guest identification cookie | Allows unregistered visitors to select photos in a gallery and return to their selection later. The cookie stores an anonymous identifier (UUID) — it does not contain personal data. | 365 days |
| Language preference cookie | Remembers your chosen interface language (Polish or English) so you do not have to set it on every visit. | Until deleted by the user |
| Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) | Collecting anonymised statistics about visits and Service usage (pages visited, time spent, device type, approximate location). This data helps us improve the Service and does not allow direct identification of the user. | Up to 2 years |
3. Third-party cookies
The Service uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to analyse how the Service is used. The information generated by cookies is transmitted to and stored on Google servers. We use the IP anonymisation feature, which means your IP address is truncated before being sent to Google.
You can opt out of Google Analytics data collection by installing the browser add-on available at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
The Service does not use advertising cookies (e.g., Facebook Pixel). We do not perform profiling.
When processing a payment, you are redirected to the website of the payment operator PayU S.A., which may use its own cookies in accordance with its privacy policy.
4. Managing cookies
You can change your cookie settings in your browser at any time — including blocking cookies or deleting those already stored. Below are instructions for the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Note: Blocking session and security cookies will prevent you from logging in and using the Service properly. Blocking the guest identification cookie means that anonymous photo selections will not be remembered between visits.
5. Legal basis
Essential cookies (session, security) are used on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest of the controller — ensuring security and proper operation of the service).
Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) are used on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest of the controller — analysing Service usage to improve it).
6. Changes to this policy
We reserve the right to amend this policy. Users will be informed of material changes via the Service. The current version is always available at pixchoose.com/cookies.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about cookies, please contact us at: kontakt@pixchoose.com.