Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 3, 2026
§ 1. General information
This Cookie Policy sets out the rules for storing and accessing information on users' devices through cookies, used to provide services by the Bernardine Monastery in Wetlina (Parish of Divine Mercy), Wetlina 40a, 38-608 Wetlina, Poland.
Legal bases:
- Article 173 of the Polish Telecommunications Act of July 16, 2004;
- Article 6(1)(a) and (f) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
§ 2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files saved by the web browser on the user's device (computer, phone, tablet) when using a website. These files enable the recognition of the user's device and proper display of the site, tailored to individual preferences.
Cookies do not contain data that allows identification of the user's identity, do not cause configuration changes on the device, and are not used to install or run software.
§ 3. Types of cookies used
a) Essential cookies (required)
Necessary for the proper functioning of the website. They do not require user consent, as the site cannot function properly without them.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
XSRF-TOKEN | Protection against CSRF attacks | Session |
wetlina_session | User session identification | 2 hours |
cookies-accepted | Remembering cookie preferences (localStorage) | Permanent |
b) Functional cookies
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
locale | Remembering selected interface language (PL/EN) | 1 year |
c) Analytical cookies
Used only after user consent ("Accept All" button). As of this policy's publication date, the site does not use external analytics services. If implemented, this document will be updated accordingly, and analytical cookies will only be used with prior user consent.
§ 4. Consent mechanism
On the first visit, a banner is displayed allowing the user to choose:
- "Essential Only" — acceptance of only cookies necessary for the site to function;
- "Accept All" — consent to all cookie categories, including analytical.
The user's choice is saved in the browser's localStorage and respected during subsequent visits. The user can change their decision at any time by clearing the site data in browser settings.
§ 5. Managing cookies in the browser
Users can independently manage cookies through their browser settings. Most browsers accept cookies by default, but users can block, be notified about, or delete cookies. Restricting essential cookies may affect the proper functioning of the website.
§ 6. Automatically collected data
The server automatically records in system logs: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, date and time, requested URL, and referring page. This data is processed under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest — system security) and stored for up to 30 days.
§ 7. Changes to this policy
The Controller reserves the right to amend this Cookie Policy. The current version is always available at: /cookies.
§ 8. Contact
For matters related to this Cookie Policy, please contact: wetlina@bernardyni.pl or Wetlina 40a, 38-608 Wetlina, Poland. Detailed information on personal data protection is available in the Privacy Policy.