This Cookie Policy explains how the website cityofstone.eu (hereinafter: “the Site”) uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, ensure functionality, and collect anonymous visitor data. The Site is owned by the business entity City of Stone, located at Liechtensteinov put 2, Dubrovnik, specializing in travel agency activities.
By accessing this Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Policy. If you do not agree, you may disable cookies in your browser settings or stop using the Site.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the Site to “remember” your actions and preferences (such as language, font size, or other settings) over a period of time, so you don’t have to re-enter them every time you return to the Site or navigate from one page to another.
Cookies do not contain viruses or malware and cannot harm your device. They are used for various purposes, including improving Site performance, analyzing traffic, and personalizing content.
Types of cookies we use
On this Site, we use the following types of cookies:
1. Necessary (Essential) Cookies
These cookies are crucial for the basic functioning of the Site. They enable navigation, access to secure areas, and the use of basic features, such as sending inquiries via the contact form. Without these cookies, the Site cannot function properly.
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Examples: Session cookies that are deleted after closing the browser.
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Duration: Temporary (until the browser is closed) or persistent (up to 1 year).
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Consent: Not required, as they are necessary for the Site’s operation.
2. Analytical Cookies
We use these to collect anonymous statistics about Site traffic, such as the number of visitors, most popular pages, and time spent on the Site. This data helps us improve our content and services, including SEO optimization.
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Third Parties: Possible use of tools like Google Analytics (if integrated). Data is processed anonymously and does not identify individual users.
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Duration: Up to 2 years.
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Consent: You may decline these via the cookie banner or browser settings.
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences, such as language or region selection, to provide you with a personalized experience. They are also used for the responsive design of the Site, which adapts to your device.
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Examples: Cookies for remembering settings.
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Duration: Up to 1 year.
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Consent: You may decline them, but this may affect Site functionality.
4. Marketing Cookies
We do not currently use marketing cookies to display personalized advertisements. If this changes in the future, we will update this Policy and seek your consent.
Third parties and data sharing
Some cookies may be set by third parties, such as:
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Google Analytics: For traffic analysis (more information: Google Privacy Policy).
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Independent Analytics: Data is not shared with third parties as Independent Analytics is hosted on our own server.
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WordPress: As a CMS, it may use cookies for functionality (more information: WordPress Privacy).
We do not share personal data collected by cookies with third parties without your consent, unless necessary to provide services (e.g., hosting or analytics). All data is anonymous and used only in aggregate form.
Necessary
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
kncc_consent |
Kansleri Cookie Consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences. | 1 year |
wp-settings-1 |
WordPress | WordPress: stores admin personalisation settings. | 1 year |
wp-settings-time-1 |
WordPress | WordPress: stores admin settings timestamp. | 1 year |
wp_consent_functional |
WP Consent API | WP Consent API: stores your consent choice for necessary cookies. Synced from your consent banner. | 30 days |
wp_consent_statistics |
WP Consent API | WP Consent API: stores your consent choice for analytics cookies. Synced from your consent banner. | 30 days |
wp_consent_statistics-anonymous |
WP Consent API | WP Consent API: stores your consent choice for anonymous statistics. Synced from your consent banner. | 30 days |
wp_consent_marketing |
WP Consent API | WP Consent API: stores your consent choice for marketing cookies. Synced from your consent banner. | 30 days |
wp_consent_preferences |
WP Consent API | WP Consent API: stores your consent choice for preference cookies. Synced from your consent banner. | 30 days |
iawp_ignore_visitor |
Independent Analytics | Independent Analytics WordPress | 24 hours |
__stripe_sid |
Stripe | It tracks user sessions and analyzes interaction patterns to block credit card fraud. | 30 minutes |
__stripe_mid |
Stripe | It helps Stripe analyze transaction risks, detect fraudulent activity, and identify users across sessions without storing raw credit card data on the host website's server. | 1 year |
Analytics
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics: distinguishes unique users. | 2 years | |
_gid |
Google Analytics: distinguishes users for 24 hours. | 24 hours |
How to manage cookies?
You can control and manage cookies in the following ways:
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Cookie Banner: Upon your first visit to the Site, a banner will appear where you can accept or decline cookies (except for necessary ones).
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Browser Settings: Most browsers (such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari) allow you to block or delete cookies. You can find instructions in your browser’s “Help” section. Note: Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
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Third-party Tools: Use extensions like “uBlock Origin” or “Privacy Badger” for additional control.
Changes to this Policy
This Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology or legislation (e.g., GDPR). We recommend reviewing it occasionally.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Policy or the use of cookies, please contact us:
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Email: info@cityofstone.eu
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Phone: +385 99 257 7870
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Address: Liechtensteinov put 2, 20000 Dubrovnik
Thank you for using our services! Your privacy is important to us.