Last updated: January 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our site. Cookies can be either session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stored for a longer period).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable you to navigate and use core features like access to secure areas and form submissions.
- Session management
- Security features
- Form functionality
Legal basis: Necessary for contract performance and legitimate interests (ePrivacy Directive)
Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close your browser)
Analytics Cookies
Purpose: We currently do NOT use analytics cookies on our website. When we implement analytics in the future, we will use privacy-friendly solutions (such as Plausible Analytics or Matomo) that do not require consent under GDPR.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest in understanding website usage patterns (once implemented)
Marketing/MailerLite Cookies
Purpose: Our lead magnet form uses MailerLite for email capture and newsletter management. MailerLite may set cookies to track form interactions and email engagement.
- Form submission tracking
- Newsletter preference management
- Email engagement metrics (opens, clicks)
Legal basis: Your explicit consent when submitting the MailerLite form (double opt-in)
Duration: Persistent (typically 12-24 months)
MailerLite Privacy: MailerLite Privacy Policy
Third-Party Cookies
Calendly (Scheduling): If you use our booking calendar, Calendly may set cookies to manage your calendar session.
Zoom/Google Meet (Video Calls): During coaching sessions, these platforms may set cookies for session management.
3. Your Cookie Preferences & Consent
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear asking for your consent to:
- Essential cookies: Always enabled (required for website functionality)
- Analytics cookies: Optional (will ask when implemented)
- Marketing cookies: Optional (e.g., MailerLite engagement tracking)
How to Manage Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Cookie Banner: Click the cookie banner on our website to adjust preferences anytime
- Browser Settings: Adjust cookie settings in your browser preferences (usually under Privacy/Security)
- Opt-out: You can disable non-essential cookies in your browser, though this may affect website functionality
Browser instructions:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies and other site data
4. Data Retention
Cookies are retained for different periods based on their type:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Essential persistent cookies: Typically 1 year
- MailerLite marketing cookies: 12-24 months or until unsubscribed
- Analytics cookies (future): 90 days of inactivity
5. Cookies and GDPR Compliance
Our use of cookies is compliant with the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) and GDPR:
- Consent-based: Non-essential cookies require your explicit opt-in
- Transparency: This policy clearly describes what cookies we use and why
- Control: You can withdraw consent and manage preferences anytime
- Privacy-first tools: We use GDPR-compliant services (MailerLite has a DPA)
6. Third-Party Websites & External Links
Our website contains links to external websites (LinkedIn, GitHub, Calendly, etc.). We are not responsible for the cookie practices of these third-party sites. Please review their privacy and cookie policies independently:
7. Contact & Privacy Matters
If you have questions about our cookie practices or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:
- Email: info@valentindominko.com
- Phone: +386 31 238 190
You may also lodge a complaint with the Slovenian Information Commissioner (IP-RS) if you believe your cookie rights have been violated.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our cookie practices. The "last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when changes were made. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.