Cookie Policy

1. What is a Cookie?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device by your browser when you visit a website. Cookies are used to make our website work more efficiently and to provide you with a personalized, fast, and secure experience.

2. What Cookies Do We Use?

As the 16th Arbella International Photography Contest website, we respect the privacy of our visitors and use only the cookies essential for the system to function and to measure performance. We do not use marketing, advertising, or third-party tracking cookies on our site.

• Strictly Necessary Cookies (Session Cookies): These cookies are absolutely essential for our website to function properly. They are used for core functions such as user login, form submissions, remembering your language preference, and security verifications (e.g., CSRF tokens). If these cookies are disabled, the basic features of the site may not be available.
• Performance and Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics): Used to analyze how visitors use our website. It collects information completely anonymously, such as which pages are visited most often and how much time is spent on the site. This data is used solely to improve our site's performance and provide a better interface for our contestants.

3. Cookie Management and Control

You have the ability to personalize your cookie preferences by changing your browser settings. You can block cookies completely, receive a warning before they are stored, or accept cookies only from specific sites. However, please note that if you block strictly necessary cookies, you may experience technical difficulties during the contest application and login processes.

4. Contact Us

For all your questions, comments, and requests regarding our cookie policy, you can contact us via email at info@arbellaphotocontest.com.