Last Updated: May 25, 2026 | Effective Date: May 25, 2026
Applies to: EU / Czech Republic (GDPR, Act No. 127/2005 Coll., Act No. 110/2019 Coll.) · United States (CCPA/CPRA, CalOPPA)
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains
how MalbarDesign (Petr Barák, IČ: 44518714, Luční 174, 435 32 Mariánské Radčice, Czech Republic) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on malbardesign.com. It applies to all visitors regardless of their location, including residents of the European Union, Czech Republic, and the United States (including California).
By continuing to use this website, you acknowledge this policy. Where legally required, we obtain your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over time, so you don’t have to re-enter them whenever you return or navigate between pages.
Similar technologies include web beacons (invisible pixel images used to track email opens and page visits), local storage objects, and session storage — all of which may be used alongside cookies for similar purposes.
Cookies are set either by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party services we use (third-party cookies). Both types may collect data about your browsing behaviour.
2. Cookies We Use — Full List
Strictly Necessary Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality. No consent is required under EU law for strictly necessary cookies.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_test_cookie | malbardesign.com | Tests whether the browser accepts cookies (WordPress core) | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | malbardesign.com | Maintains admin/editor login session (not set for regular visitors) | 2 days / 14 days |
| wp-settings-* | malbardesign.com | Stores screen display preferences for logged-in users | 1 year |
| comment_author_* | malbardesign.com | Remembers commenter details after opt-in | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | malbardesign.com | PHP session identifier — maintains form state and server session | Session |
Analytics Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most visited, and where traffic comes from. All data is aggregated and anonymised where possible. Consent is required under GDPR.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users via a randomly generated identifier | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics (GA4) | Persists session state for GA4 measurement | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Stores and counts page views within 24 hours | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google’s servers | 1 minute |
Functional Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services appear on our pages.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookielawinfo-* | malbardesign.com | Records user’s cookie consent choices | 1 year |
| viewed_cookie_policy | malbardesign.com | Registers whether the cookie banner was accepted | 1 year |
Marketing Marketing & Tracking Cookies
These cookies may be placed via embedded content (videos, social media buttons, etc.) from third-party platforms. They track your activity to serve relevant advertising. Explicit consent is required.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Facebook Pixel — tracks conversions from Facebook Ads | 3 months |
| fr | Meta (Facebook) | Delivers, measures, and improves targeted advertising | 3 months |
| li_fat_id | LinkedIn Insight Tag — conversion tracking from LinkedIn Ads | 30 days |
Note: If MalbarDesign does not currently run paid social campaigns, the above marketing cookies may not be active. This list is provided for full transparency in the event such campaigns are activated.
3. Third-Party Services & Cookies
Our website uses the following third-party services that may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies. Please review each provider’s own privacy and cookie policy:
Google Analytics (GA4)
Website traffic analysis. Google may process data in the USA under Standard Contractual Clauses.
Google Privacy Policy →Meta (Facebook) Pixel
Conversion tracking if social media advertising is active.
Meta Privacy Policy →Gravatar (Automattic)
Profile images for comment authors (anonymised hash sent).
Automattic Privacy Policy →4. Your Consent — EU & Czech Law (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR — Regulation (EU) 2016/679), the Czech Act No. 110/2019 Coll. on Personal Data Processing, and Act No. 127/2005 Coll. on Electronic Communications, we are required to obtain your freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device.
Legal Basis for Cookie Processing
| Cookie Category | Legal Basis (GDPR Art.) | Consent Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Art. 6(1)(f) — Legitimate Interest | No |
| Analytics | Art. 6(1)(a) — Consent | Yes |
| Functional | Art. 6(1)(a) — Consent | Yes |
| Marketing | Art. 6(1)(a) — Consent | Yes |
Withdrawing Consent
You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal. To withdraw consent:
- Use the Cookie Preferences panel accessible in the footer of our website
- Clear your browser cookies (see Section 6)
- Contact us directly at malbar@gmail.com
Supervisory Authority — Czech Republic
If you believe your rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů (UOOU) — Office for Personal Data Protection:
Website: www.uoou.cz | Phone: +420 234 514 111 | Email: posta@uoou.cz
5. Your Rights Under US Law (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a resident of California or another US state with applicable privacy legislation, the following rights apply to you under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA):
Right to Know
You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell about you.
Right to Delete
You may request deletion of personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out
You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. MalbarDesign does not sell personal data.
Right to Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us:
Email: malbar@gmail.com | Subject line: “California Privacy Rights Request”
We will respond within 45 days as required by CCPA. We do not currently process personal data of California residents at a scale that triggers mandatory CCPA disclosure thresholds, but we honour these rights voluntarily.
6. How to Manage or Delete Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
Google Chrome
Cookie settings guide →
Mozilla Firefox
Cookie settings guide →
Apple Safari
Cookie settings guide →
Microsoft Edge
Cookie settings guide →
Opt-Out of Analytics Tracking
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- All advertising cookies: Visit Your Online Choices (EU) or AboutAds (US)
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out Tool
7. International Data Transfers
MalbarDesign is based in the Czech Republic (EU). Some of our third-party service providers (e.g., Google Analytics) may transfer data to the United States or other countries outside the EEA.
Where such transfers occur, they are protected by one or more of the following safeguards:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as approved by the European Commission
- EU-US Data Privacy Framework — where the recipient is certified
- Adequacy decisions — for countries recognised by the European Commission as providing adequate protection
Except as described above, personal data collected via this website is not transferred outside the European Economic Area.
8. Cookie Retention Periods
Cookies are stored for varying durations depending on their type:
| Type | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookies | Deleted when browser closes | Used for temporary state only |
| Persistent cookies | 1 day – 2 years | Duration specified per cookie in Section 2 |
| Consent records | 1 year | Required to prove consent was given (GDPR) |
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or service providers. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
For material changes, we will notify you through a prominent notice on our website or, where appropriate, via the cookie consent banner. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
10. Contact Us
For any questions, requests, or concerns about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
MalbarDesign
Owner: Petr Barák
IČ (Business ID): 44518714
Address: Luční 174, 435 32 Mariánské Radčice, Czech Republic
Email: malbar@gmail.com
Phone: +420 722 006 833
malbardesign.com