Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how and why cookies and similar technologies are used on zahratalebi.com.

Controller & contact
Zahra Talebi – VAT No. (P. IVA) 07140190484 · contact@zahratalebi.com

1) What cookies we use

Strictly Necessary (always on): run the site, ensure security, remember your cookie choices.
Functional: enhance experience (e.g., booking widgets).
Analytics/Statistics (consent): measure traffic and performance in aggregate.
Marketing/Profiling (consent): remarketing, ad attribution, social embeds and tracking.

2) Tools & purposes (loaded only after consent)

Google Analytics (Analytics): traffic & performance measurement (use IP anonymization and Consent Mode). Legal basis: consent.
YouTube (video embeds): video playback via privacy-enhanced mode; player loads only after consent. Legal basis: consent.
Calendly (booking/embed): meeting scheduling. If embedded, it may set cookies—load only after Functional/Marketing consent, or link out to Calendly instead. Legal basis: consent / legitimate interest for outbound link.
Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram) (Marketing): campaign analytics & remarketing. Legal basis: consent.
TikTok Pixel (Marketing): campaign analytics & remarketing. Legal basis: consent.
Instagram/Facebook embeds (Social/Marketing): display social content; load only after Marketing consent. Legal basis: consent.

International transfers: some providers are outside the EEA (e.g., USA). Transfers rely on SCCs or other adequacy mechanisms.

3) How we collect consent

On first visit we show a Cookie Banner with: Accept all, Reject all, Manage preferences.
Non-essential cookies are off by default and activate only if you consent.
You can change or withdraw consent at any time via the “Cookie settings” link in the footer.

4) Durations

Session cookies: deleted when you close the browser.
Persistent cookies: stored for a limited period (typically 1–24 months, depending on the tool and your CMP settings).
The CMP stores proof of your consent choices.

5) Browser controls

You can delete/block cookies via browser settings. Strictly necessary cookies are essential for site functionality.

Updates: may change over time. Last updated: 12 Aug 2025.
For general privacy information, see the Privacy Policy.