What Are Cookies Anyway?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. Think of them as digital post-it notes that help the site remember things about your visit. Some cookies are essential for basic functions like keeping you logged in. Others help us understand which pages people actually read and which ones get ignored.

When you visit plinbob.com, we use both first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by services we use, like analytics tools). Each type serves a different purpose.

Types of Tracking We Use

Specific Data We Collect

Here's what we actually track when you visit our site. We're not trying to build a complete profile of your life — just enough to run the website effectively and understand our audience.

Data Type	Purpose	Retention
IP address and location	Security, regional content relevance	30 days
Browser and device info	Compatibility testing, mobile optimization	90 days
Pages visited and time spent	Content improvement, user experience	12 months
Referral source	Marketing effectiveness measurement	6 months
Form interactions	Conversion tracking, user support	24 months

Why We Track This Stuff

Analytics data shows us which service pages get the most interest, helping us understand what our Azerbaijan-based clients actually care about. If everyone reads our flower care guides but ignores the consultation info, that tells us something important.

Form tracking helps us see where people get stuck or give up. If 50 people start filling out a contact form but only 10 finish, there's probably a problem we need to fix. And when someone reaches out for consultation, having their previous browsing context helps us provide better initial guidance.

Third-Party Services

We use several external services that set their own cookies. Each one serves a specific purpose and operates under its own privacy policy.

Google Analytics

This is our main tool for understanding site traffic. It tracks page views, session duration, bounce rates, and user paths through the site. The data is anonymized and aggregated — we see patterns, not individuals. Google Analytics helps us make decisions based on actual user behavior rather than guessing.

Email Marketing Platform

If you sign up for our newsletter or consultation updates, we use an email service that tracks whether you open emails and which links you click. This helps us understand what content is actually useful versus what gets immediately deleted.

Advertising Networks

When we run paid advertising campaigns, the ad networks place cookies to track conversions. This lets us see which ads lead to actual consultations versus which ones just waste money. We only use this data for campaign optimization.

What Happens When You Reject Cookies

If you click the opt-out button above, we'll delete all non-essential cookies and stop setting new ones. The website will still work, but we won't track your visit beyond basic server logs.

You won't see personalized content recommendations, and we won't remember your form inputs between sessions. Your browser will still receive essential cookies needed for security and basic navigation, but everything else stops.

Browser-Level Controls

Most browsers let you control cookies directly through their settings. You can block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or delete cookies after each session. Keep in mind that blocking all cookies breaks many websites entirely.

Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge all have built-in cookie management tools. Check your browser's privacy settings for specific options. Some browsers also offer "private" or "incognito" modes that automatically delete cookies when you close the window.

How Long We Keep Data

Different data types have different retention periods. Analytics data typically stays for 12 months before being automatically deleted. Marketing campaign data lasts 6 months. Essential security cookies expire as soon as you close your browser.

If you contact us through a form, we keep that information as long as you remain a potential or active client. When you're no longer engaging with us, we delete your data after 24 months of inactivity.

Updates to This Policy

We update this page whenever we change how we use cookies. The last update date appears at the top. If we make significant changes that affect your privacy, we'll notify active clients by email.

Check back occasionally if you want to stay informed about our tracking practices. We try to keep this document as current and accurate as possible.