Cookie Policy
Polish Thread Genealogy — polishthread.com
Last updated: 04.04.2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.
2. Who is the controller?
The controller of data collected through cookies on this website is Martyna Urbańczyk, conducting business under the name MARU Martyna Urbańczyk, Tax Identification Number (NIP): 725-192-18-01, operating the Polish Thread Genealogy brand at polishthread.com, email: martyna@polishthread.com.
3. What cookies do we use?
Necessary cookies These cookies are essential for the website to function. They do not require your consent and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-* | Cookie consent plugin | Stores your cookie preferences | 11 months |
| viewed_cookie_policy | Cookie consent plugin | Records whether you have seen the cookie banner | 11 months |
Analytics cookies These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. We use this information to improve the site. These cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
| ga* | Google Analytics | Stores and counts page views | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Google Analytics may transfer data to servers in the United States. This transfer takes place on the basis of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission. For more information, see Google’s privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
Marketing cookies These cookies are used to show you relevant content on social media platforms. They are only set with your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Used by Facebook to deliver advertising products | 3 months |
| fr | Meta (Facebook) | Used by Facebook for advertising targeting and measurement | 3 months |
Facebook / Meta may transfer data to servers in the United States. This transfer takes place on the basis of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission. For more information, see Meta’s privacy policy at facebook.com/privacy/policy.
4. Your choices
When you first visit our website, you will be asked to consent to the use of non-necessary cookies via a cookie banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies — including analytics and marketing cookies
- Accept necessary cookies only — we will not set analytics or marketing cookies
- Change your preferences at any time — by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of our website
You can also control or delete cookies directly through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of this website.
For instructions on managing cookies in your browser, visit: allaboutcookies.org.
5. Third-party cookies
Some cookies on this website are set by third-party services (Google, Meta). We do not control these cookies directly. Please refer to the privacy policies of these providers for more information:
- Google: policies.google.com/privacy
- Meta: facebook.com/privacy/policy
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated date. We recommend checking this page periodically.
7. Contact
For any questions about our use of cookies, please contact: martyna@polishthread.com.