Cookie Policy
czechjournal.cz uses cookies and similar technologies to make the site work, understand how visitors use it, and support our advertising and affiliate operations. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, phone) when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — such as your preferences, login state, or which pages you’ve viewed.
Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies (always enabled)
Required for basic site functionality. Cannot be disabled. Includes:
- WordPress session cookies
- Cookie consent record
- Amazon affiliate geo-router cookie (
cj_country, 24 hours) — remembers your country so Amazon links point to your local store
Analytics cookies (require your consent)
Help us understand how visitors use the site to improve it.
- Google Analytics 4 / Google Tag Manager — anonymized traffic data. Cookies:
_ga,_ga_*(13 months). - Microsoft Clarity — session recordings + heatmaps. Cookies:
_clck,_clsk(up to 1 year). - Ahrefs Analytics — aggregated SEO analysis. Cookies vary.
Advertising cookies (require your consent)
- Google AdSense — personalized ads. Cookies:
__gads,__gpi, various DoubleClick cookies.
Affiliate marketing cookies (set when you click an Amazon link)
When you click an Amazon affiliate link on our site, Amazon sets cookies to track your visit and any purchases. These cookies are set by Amazon and governed by Amazon’s privacy notice. Duration: 24 hours for most Amazon regions.
Managing your cookie preferences
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time by:
- Clicking the cookie settings button in the cookie banner (shown on first visit and accessible via the site footer).
- Clearing cookies in your browser settings.
- Using browser extensions that block cookies (e.g., Ghostery, Privacy Badger).
Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties (Google, Amazon, Microsoft) rather than by czechjournal.cz directly. We do not have direct control over these cookies. To learn more, see each provider’s privacy policy:
Cookies and GDPR
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Czech Personal Data Protection Act, we require your explicit consent for any non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent.
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. We respect DNT signals for analytics and advertising cookies — if your browser sends a DNT header, we will not load Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, or AdSense.
Contact
Questions about our cookie use? Contact info@czechjournal.cz.
Last updated: August 2026.