Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 7, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Garac Business Group LLC (“Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the website https://strahinjaergarac.com (“Website”).
It describes what cookies are, why we use them, what types we deploy, and how you can manage your preferences at any time.

By continuing to browse or use our Website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this Policy — unless you have adjusted your browser or banner settings to refuse them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website.
They help websites operate efficiently, improve performance, and provide a customized user experience.

Cookies can be categorized by duration and by source:

  • Session cookies — temporary, deleted automatically once you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies — remain on your device until manually deleted or until they expire.
  • First-party cookies — placed directly by our Website.
  • Third-party cookies — set by other domains or services (e.g., analytics providers, social media platforms, or embedded video tools).

In addition to cookies, we may also use pixels, tags, scripts, and local storage technologies that perform similar tracking functions.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and related tools for several key purposes:

  • Essential cookies – Ensure the Website functions correctly (navigation, form submission, session security).
  • Performance and analytics cookies – Collect anonymous data on usage patterns to improve site structure and content.
  • Functionality cookies – Remember preferences such as language, layout, or region to enhance user experience.
  • Marketing and third-party cookies – Help personalize ads, measure campaign performance, and connect social media accounts.

We do not use cookies to store sensitive or personally identifiable data without your explicit consent.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Type of CookiePurposeExample ProvidersTypical Duration
EssentialCore website functionality, load balancing, securityWordPress, Elementor, CloudflareSession or persistent
AnalyticsUnderstanding visitor behavior and engagementGoogle Analytics, Meta Pixel, HotjarUp to 24 months
FunctionalStoring user preferences and media settingsLanguage selector, LocalStorageSession or persistent
MarketingDelivering targeted ads, retargeting, campaign measurementGoogle Ads, Facebook, InstagramVaries by provider
Embedded contentEnables playback or viewing of third-party mediaYouTube, VimeoControlled by third party

Note: The list of third-party cookies may change periodically as integrations and plugins are updated.

4. Third-Party Technologies and Tools

Our Website may rely on trusted third-party technologies that also use cookies or similar identifiers:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks aggregate traffic data. IP anonymization is enabled.
  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel: Measures engagement and supports remarketing campaigns.
  • Vimeo and YouTube: Store cookies when video content is played or embedded.
  • Cloudflare: Manages content delivery and enhances website security.

Each provider maintains its own cookie and privacy policy, which governs how their data is collected and used.
You can review them directly on their official websites.

5. Managing and Controlling Cookies

You have full control over the use of cookies.

5.1 Consent Banner

When you first visit our Website, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your choices (enable/disable specific categories)

Your preferences will be stored in your browser and remembered for future visits (up to 12 months), unless you clear your cookies.

You can modify or withdraw consent anytime by reopening the banner (available in the Website footer).

5.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers let you manage or delete cookies manually. You can also set notifications before cookies are stored.

Useful links for major browsers:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Safari
  • Microsoft Edge

Please note that disabling certain cookies may limit the functionality of some Website features.

6. Legal Basis for Cookie Use (GDPR and ePrivacy Directive)

For users in the European Union or United Kingdom:

  • We activate essential cookies automatically as they are necessary for the Website to function (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
  • We activate non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, personalization) only with your explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

You can withdraw consent at any time without affecting the legality of prior processing.

For U.S. visitors, our practices align with CCPA and CPRA, allowing you to opt out of cookie-based tracking where applicable.

7. Data Retention

Cookie data is retained only as long as required for its intended purpose.

  • Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies may remain for a defined period (from several days to two years).
  • If you clear your cookies or browser cache, stored preferences will be deleted.

Analytics data collected through cookies is typically aggregated and anonymized after retention.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers allow users to send “Do Not Track” (DNT) requests.
Our Website currently does not respond to DNT signals due to lack of standardized interpretation, but you can manually control tracking through your cookie preferences and browser settings.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may modify this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:

  • Changes in technology or applicable legislation
  • Updates in the cookies or analytics tools we use
  • New integrations or hosting providers

The “Last updated” date will indicate the latest revision. Continued use of our Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns about our Cookie Policy or data usage practices, please contact: