1. What are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed in your browser when you visit a website. They are widely used to ensure website functionality, remember settings (language, region), analytics, and personalized advertising.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies:
- Web beacons / pixel tags — invisible pixel images for event tracking;
- Local Storage / Session Storage — browser local storage for session data;
- Fingerprinting — we do NOT use browser fingerprinting for tracking.
2. Cookie Categories on Our Website
According to ICC UK Cookie Guide classification, we use 5 categories:
| Category | Purpose | Consent | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Site operation, navigation, form security, CSRF protection | Not required | Session / up to 1 year |
| Functional | Remember language, region, interface settings | Opt-in | Up to 1 year |
| Analytical | Behavior analysis, metrics (GA, Clarity) | Opt-in | Up to 2 years |
| Marketing | Remarketing, conversions (Google Ads, Meta Pixel) | Opt-in | Up to 2 years |
| Social Media | Facebook, YouTube widget integration | Opt-in | Session / persistent |
3. List of Specific Cookies
3.1. Strictly Necessary (no consent)
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID | lnz.com.ua | User session ID | Until browser close |
_csrf | lnz.com.ua | CSRF form protection | Session |
cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Bot and DDoS protection | 1 hour |
socialModalShow | lnz.com.ua | Modal window state | 30 days |
3.2. Analytical (with consent)
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Unique user ID | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | GA4 session state | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Session distinction | 24 hours |
_clck | Microsoft Clarity | Clarity user ID | 1 year |
_clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Clarity session ID | 1 day |
CLID | Microsoft Clarity | Session recording | 1 year |
3.3. Marketing (with consent)
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_fbp | Meta Pixel | Facebook attribution | 90 days |
_fbc | Meta Pixel | Facebook ad click ID | 90 days |
_gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion attribution | 90 days |
IDE | DoubleClick | Google Ads advertising | 13 months |
fr | Facebook relevant ads | 90 days |
4. Consent and Consent Mode v2
The Website uses Google Consent Mode v2. Until you grant consent, analytics and marketing scripts are NOT executed; only aggregated anonymized metrics are collected. Your choice is stored for 12 months.
5. How to Manage Cookies
5.1. Via the Cookie Banner
On first visit, you will see a banner with options:
- "Accept all" — consent to all categories;
- "Necessary only" — only Strictly Necessary remain;
- "Customize" — choose individually by category.
You can change your choice at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the Website footer.
5.2. Via Browser Settings
| Browser | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Chrome | Settings → Privacy → Cookies and other site data |
| Firefox | Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies |
| Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Cookies |
| Edge | Settings → Privacy → Site cookies |
6. How to Opt-Out of Advertising
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out — USA
- Your Online Choices — EU
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out
- Google Ad Settings
- Facebook Ad Preferences
- Microsoft Clarity Opt-Out
7. Cookie Disclosure to Third Parties
| Provider | Jurisdiction | Transfer Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Google LLC | USA | SCC + EU-US DPF |
| Microsoft Corp. | USA | SCC + EU-US DPF |
| Meta Platforms | Ireland / USA | SCC + EU-US DPF |
| Cloudflare | USA | SCC |
8. Changes to the Cookie Policy
We may update this document. The current version is always available at /cookies. Material changes — banner notification.
9. Contacts
PrJSC "Lebedyn Seed Plant" (LNZ Group)
Email: office@lnz.com.ua · Phone: +38 (097) 000-77-72
For technical questions on cookies:
Kostiantyn A. Maltsev · IT Specialist responsible for LNZ Group web projects
Email: k.maltsev@lnz.com.ua
Phone: +38 (067) 474-09-73
