1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

This Cookie Policy explains how Rayduin uses cookies and similar technologies on our website in compliance with EU Cookie Law and GDPR requirements.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Session cookies: Maintain your session while browsing
• Security cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery
• Load balancing cookies: Distribute traffic across our servers

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (essential for website functionality)

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences:

• Language preferences: Remember your selected language
• Form data: Remember information you've entered in forms
• Accessibility settings: Remember accessibility preferences

Legal basis: Consent (where required) or legitimate interest

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

• Usage statistics: Pages visited, time spent, bounce rate
• Performance monitoring: Site speed and error tracking
• User behavior: How users navigate through our site

Legal basis: Consent

Note: We use privacy-focused analytics that do not track individual users.

3. Cookies We Do NOT Use

In line with our privacy-first approach, we do not use:

• Advertising cookies: We don't serve targeted advertisements
• Social media cookies: We don't integrate social media tracking
• Cross-site tracking: We don't track you across other websites
• Behavioral profiling: We don't create detailed user profiles
• Third-party marketing cookies: We don't share data with advertisers

4. Third-Party Cookies

We minimize the use of third-party cookies. When used, they are limited to:

4.1 Essential Services

• Payment processors: For secure payment handling
• Security services: For DDoS protection and security
• Content delivery: For faster website loading

4.2 Analytics (Optional)

• Privacy-focused analytics: Anonymized usage statistics
• No personal data: Cannot identify individual users
• Data minimization: Only essential metrics collected

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

5.1 Session Cookies

• Deleted when you close your browser
• Used for essential website functionality

5.2 Persistent Cookies

• Functional cookies: Up to 1 year
• Analytics cookies: Up to 26 months
• Security cookies: Up to 1 year

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to control cookies:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect website functionality:

• Some features may not work properly
• You may need to re-enter information
• Preferences may not be saved
• Security features may be reduced

7. Cookie Consent

7.1 Consent Requirements

Under EU law, we need your consent for non-essential cookies. We obtain consent through:

• Clear information about cookie purposes
• Granular consent options
• Easy withdrawal of consent
• No pre-ticked boxes

7.2 Withdrawing Consent

You can withdraw your consent at any time by:

• Changing your browser settings
• Contacting us directly
• Using our cookie preference center (if available)

8. Similar Technologies

Besides cookies, we may use similar technologies:

8.1 Local Storage

• HTML5 local storage for website functionality
• Session storage for temporary data
• Used only for essential website features

8.2 Web Beacons

• Small transparent images for analytics
• Used only with your consent
• Cannot access personal information

9. Data Protection

Cookie data is protected through:

• Encryption: Sensitive cookie data is encrypted
• Secure transmission: Cookies sent over HTTPS only
• Access controls: Limited access to cookie data
• Data minimization: Only necessary data collected
• Regular deletion: Expired cookies automatically removed

10. International Transfers

Cookie data may be processed in different locations:

• Primary processing: Within the European Union
• Third-party services: May involve transfers outside EU
• Safeguards: Appropriate protections in place
• Legal basis: Adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie usage
• New legal requirements
• Technology updates
• User feedback

We will notify you of significant changes through:

• Website notifications
• Email updates (where applicable)
• Updated "Last modified" date

12. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have rights regarding cookie data:

• Right to information: Know what cookies we use
• Right of access: Request information about cookie data
• Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of cookie data
• Right to object: Object to cookie processing
• Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw cookie consent

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

You can also contact the Bulgarian Commission for Personal Data Protection if you have concerns about our cookie practices.

14. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and privacy:

• EU Cookie Law: Information about European cookie regulations
• GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation details
• Browser Help: Your browser's privacy and cookie settings
• Privacy Tools: Browser extensions for enhanced privacy