Cookie Policy
This document explains what cookies are, what we use them for on the PEDIA.dog website and how you control them. You can change your consent at any time by clicking in the website footer.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that your web browser stores on your computer, phone or tablet. They keep you signed in, remember your preferences and ensure the website works properly. Without essential cookies, you would have to sign in again on every page.
2. How do you decide about cookies?
On your first visit, a cookie banner appears with the following options:
- Accept all — you allow all cookie categories.
- Settings — you choose which optional categories to allow.
- Reject optional — only essential cookies remain enabled.
You can change your decision at any time via the Cookie settings link in the footer.
3. Cookie categories
Essential (technical) cookies — always on
These cookies are needed for the basic functioning of the website and do not require consent. Legal basis: the operator’s legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
pedia_session | Identification of the signed-in user | 30 days |
pedia_csrf | Protection against CSRF attacks | Session |
pedia_cookie_consent | Storing your cookie decision | 12 months |
pedia_lang | Preferred website language | 12 months |
Functional (preference) cookies — optional
They improve convenience (remembering filters and recently viewed kennels). They require consent.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
pedia_filters | Remembering selected filters | 30 days |
pedia_recent | Recently viewed kennels | 30 days |
Analytics cookies — optional
They help us understand how the website is used so we can improve it. They are only activated after your consent. These tools may not be deployed yet.
| Name | Source | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishing users | 24 months |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintaining session state | 24 months |
Marketing cookies — optional
They are used for ad targeting. They are not used in the current version of the website; if we deploy them in the future, they will only be activated after your consent and we will add them to this list.
4. Managing cookies in your browser
You can also manage cookies directly in your browser — guides are available for Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari and Microsoft Edge.
Please note: blocking essential cookies may prevent sign-in and the proper functioning of the website.
5. Any questions?
If you have any questions about cookies, contact us at info@pedia.dog.