Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how michalglinka.com (“the Website”), operated by Michal Glinka, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit the site. It covers what cookies are, why they are used, and how you can control your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytical information to site owners.

Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (“first-party cookies”) or by third-party services that the site uses for analytics, advertising, or functionality (“third-party cookies”).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies on michalglinka.com for the following purposes:

Essential functionality — ensuring the site loads correctly, remembering your cookie consent preferences, and maintaining security during your session.
Analytics and performance — understanding how visitors interact with the site, which pages are most popular, and how users navigate between pages. This helps us improve content, structure, and user experience.
Marketing and retargeting — if applicable, measuring the effectiveness of campaigns and delivering relevant content across platforms such as LinkedIn and Google.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Category	Cookie / Technology	Purpose	Duration
Essential	Cookie Consent Preferences	Stores Your Cookie Consent Choice So You Are Not Prompted Repeatedly	12 Months
Analytics	Google Analytics 4 (GA4)	Collects Anonymized Data On Page Views, Session Duration, Traffic Sources, And User Behavior	Up To 14 Months
Analytics	Google Tag Manager (GTM)	Manages And Deploys Tracking Tags, Does Not Collect Personal Data On Its Own	Session
Analytics	Microsoft Clarity	Records Session Replays, Heatmaps, And Interaction Data To Improve UX And Conversion	Up To 12 Months
Marketing	LinkedIn Insight Tag	Measures Campaign Performance, Enables Retargeting, And Provides Demographic Insights For LinkedIn Advertising	Up To 6 Months
Marketing	Google Ads / Conversion Tracking	Tracks Conversions From Google Ads Campaigns And Enables Remarketing Audiences	Up To 90 Days
Functional	HubSpot Tracking Code	Identifies Returning Visitors, Tracks Form Submissions, And Supports CRM-Driven Lead Nurturing	Up To 13 Months

Note: The specific cookies listed above reflect the tools and platforms currently integrated with the Website. This list may be updated as our technology stack evolves.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control third-party cookies. Each provider has its own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review:

5. How to Manage Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your experience on the Website.

Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. Instructions vary by browser — consult your browser’s help documentation for details.

Cookie consent banner: When you first visit the Website, you are presented with a consent banner where you can accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the site footer.

Opt-out tools: You can opt out of specific third-party tracking by visiting the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on or the LinkedIn Ad Preferences page.

6. Your Consent

By continuing to use the Website after being presented with the cookie consent banner, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. Essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the functioning of the site do not require your consent and cannot be disabled.

If you choose to decline non-essential cookies, analytics and marketing cookies will not be activated, and some features or content personalization may be limited.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

If you choose to decline non-essential cookies, analytics and marketing cookies will not be activated, and some features or content personalization may be limited.

8. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out:

Michał Glinka

Email: hello@michalglinka.com

Website: michalglinka.com