How we use cookies & similar technologies.

1. Introduction

Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 27, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how PersonalHits (“PersonalHits”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit personalhits.com or use our web-based services (the “Services”). It should be read together with our Privacy Notice.

Because our primary audience is in the European Union, this Policy is designed to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the ePrivacy rules (ePrivacy Directive and its national implementations).

2. What are cookies and similar technologies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to improve user experience, and to provide information to site owners.

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:

• Local storage / session storage – browser-based storage mechanisms.
• Pixels or web beacons – tiny images embedded in pages or emails.
• SDKs – software development kits used in mobile or web apps.

In this Policy, we refer to all of these collectively as “cookies” unless clearly stated otherwise.

3. Who is responsible for cookies?

For cookies placed on personalhits.com, the controller under GDPR is:

PersonalHits
(Contact details: contact@personalhits.com)

Some cookies are placed by third parties acting as independent controllers (for example, analytics or social media providers). Their privacy and cookie practices are governed by their own policies.

4. What types of cookies do we use?

We group cookies into the following categories. The specific cookies and their lifetimes may change over time; the most up-to-date list will be shown in our cookie banner or consent tool once implemented.

4.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Services and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as:

• navigating between pages;
• logging into your account;
• maintaining your session and security;
• remembering cookie consent choices.

Without these cookies, the Services would not function properly. Under EU law, strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent. Our legal basis for using them is our legitimate interest in providing a secure and functioning service.

4.2 Preference / functional cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as:

• preferred language (e.g., EN / TR / ES / IN);
• region or time zone;
• saved form details (where you choose to store them).

These cookies help personalize your experience. In the EU/EEA, we rely on your consent obtained via the cookie banner or consent tool.

4.3 Analytics / performance cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Services so that we can improve them. For example, they may:

• count visits and traffic sources;
• measure which pages or features are most popular;
• help us understand how users move through the site;
• identify problems such as error pages or slow loading times.

Analytics cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers acting on our behalf. In the EU/EEA, we use analytics cookies only with your consent.

4.4 Advertising / marketing cookies

These cookies may be used to deliver more relevant advertising, limit how often you see an ad, and measure the effectiveness of campaigns. They may remember that you visited our site and share this information with other organizations, such as ad networks.

We will only use advertising cookies if and when we implement such tools, and only with your prior consent collected through our cookie banner or consent tool. Details will be provided at that time.

5. Examples of cookies we may use

The table below gives indicative examples of the types of cookies that may be used on our Services. The actual cookies and retention periods will be kept up to date in the cookie consent tool.

Cookie	Purpose / Category	Provider	Retention
ph_session	Maintains your login session and keeps you authenticated. Strictly necessary	PersonalHits	Session
ph_lang	Remembers selected language (e.g., EN / TR / ES / IN). Preference / functional	PersonalHits	Up to 12 months
ph_cookie_consent	Stores your cookie consent choices so we don’t show the banner every time. Strictly necessary	PersonalHits or consent tool provider	Up to 12 months
_analytics_* / _ga*	Helps us measure usage of the site (page views, events, funnels). Analytics / performance	Analytics provider (e.g., first- or third-party)	Up to 24 months
_ad_*	Used to deliver or measure personalized ads, if enabled in the future. Advertising / marketing	Ad network	Varies (see consent tool)

Note: The actual cookies, providers, and retention periods may differ from these examples. Our cookie banner and cookie consent tool (once deployed) will show the most current details and give you granular control.

6. Legal basis for using cookies (EU/EEA)

Under the GDPR and ePrivacy rules, our legal bases for using cookies are:

• Strictly necessary cookies: legitimate interest in providing a secure, functioning Service that you request (no consent required, but we still inform you).
• All other cookies (preference, analytics, advertising): your consent, collected via the cookie banner or consent tool.

You are free to give, refuse, or withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

7. How we obtain and manage your consent

When you first visit personalhits.com from the EU/EEA (and certain other regions), you will see a cookie banner or consent interface. It will allow you to:

• accept all cookies;
• reject all non-essential cookies; or
• customize your choices by category.

Your preferences will be stored in a consent cookie or similar mechanism. Once we deploy our dedicated cookie consent tool, you will also be able to revisit your choices at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link or icon (for example, in the footer or banner).

Until that tool is active, you can change your cookie settings via your browser (see Section 8) or contact us for further information.

8. Browser settings and blocking cookies

Most browsers allow you to manage cookies via their settings. You can typically:

• view which cookies are stored on your device;
• delete existing cookies;
• block some or all cookies for specific sites; and
• set your browser to notify you before a cookie is placed.

If you choose to block cookies, some parts of the Services may not function properly (for example, you may be unable to log in or complete purchases).

9. Third-party cookies and transfers outside the EU/EEA

Some cookies may be set by third parties—for example analytics providers, payment processors, or social media platforms. These third parties may process data about your use of the Services and combine it with information from other sites or services.

Where such providers are located outside the EU/EEA (for example, in the United States), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place (such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses and additional measures) as described in our Privacy Notice.

For more details about how third parties handle your personal data, please refer to their own privacy and cookie policies.

10. Relationship with our Privacy Notice

This Cookie Policy focuses on the use of cookies and similar technologies. For more information about how we process personal data (including your rights under GDPR, such as access, rectification, deletion, and portability), please see our Privacy Notice.

11. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example to reflect changes in the cookies we use, the providers we work with, or legal requirements.

When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and may display a notice on the website or in the cookie banner. Where required by law, we will ask for your consent again.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, you can contact us at:

Email: contact@personalhits.com

When contacting us, please include your country of residence and, if possible, a description or screenshot of the cookies or banners you are asking about. This helps us respond more effectively, especially for EU/EEA users.