Cookie Policy
1. Data Controller
The data controller of the website ledstripstudio.com is:
Showtacle s.r.o.
Ľubietovská 8
851 01 Bratislava
Slovak Republic
Company ID (IČO): 36 735 361
Tax ID (DIČ): 2022320652
VAT ID (IČ DPH): SK2022320652
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +421 948 280 393
The company is registered in the Commercial Register of the Municipal Court Bratislava III, Section: Sro, File No.: 44461/B.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit our website. They allow us to remember your settings and improve your user experience. In addition to cookies, we also use similar technologies such as pixel tags, web beacons, and local storage.
3. Cookie categories
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
3.1 Essential (technical) cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of the website and cannot be disabled. Without them, the website would not function properly. These include:
- Consent storage – remembers your cookie preferences so we don’t ask again on every visit
- Security cookies – protect against CSRF attacks
- Load balancing cookies – distribute traffic between servers
Legal basis: Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) and legitimate interest of the controller (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) pursuant to § 55 of Act No. 452/2021 Coll. on Electronic Communications.
Retention period: During the session or maximum 24 hours, except for consent storage which is kept for 1 year.
3.2 Analytical cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. We collect information about the number of visits, traffic sources, time spent on the site, and most visited pages. This data is aggregated and anonymous. These cookies are only set if you consent to them.
Tools used:
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Retention period | Transfer outside EU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_XXXXXX | Google Ireland Limited (Google Analytics 4) | Distinguish unique users, measure traffic | 2 years | Yes (EU-US Data Privacy Framework) |
| _gid | Google Ireland Limited | Distinguish users | 24 hours | Yes |
| _gat | Google Ireland Limited | Throttle request rate | 1 minute | Yes |
Legal basis: User consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) pursuant to § 55 of Act No. 452/2021 Coll.
Provider’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
3.3 Marketing (advertising) cookies
We use these cookies to track advertising effectiveness, retargeting, and content personalization. They allow us to display ads that are relevant to you. These cookies are only set if you consent to them.
Tools used:
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Retention period | Transfer outside EU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp, _fbc | Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Meta Pixel) | Track conversions from Facebook/Instagram ads, retargeting | 3 months | Yes (EU-US Data Privacy Framework) |
| fr | Meta Platforms Ireland Limited | Deliver advertisements | 3 months | Yes |
Legal basis: User consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) pursuant to § 55 of Act No. 452/2021 Coll.
Provider’s privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
3.4 Functional (preference) cookies
These cookies remember your choices to provide you with enhanced, personalized functionality.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Retention period |
|---|---|---|---|
| lss-cookie-consent | ledstripstudio.com | Store your cookie preferences (essential — see 3.1) | 1 year |
Legal basis: User consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
4. How to manage cookie consent
4.1 Giving consent
On your first visit to the website, a banner will appear allowing you to choose which cookie categories you want to allow. You have three options:
- Accept All – consent to all cookie categories
- Reject All – reject all non-essential cookies (analytical and marketing)
- Settings – granularly select which categories you want to allow
Consent is given by actively clicking a button. The default setting is always “rejected” for analytical and marketing cookies.
4.2 Withdrawing consent
You may withdraw your consent at any time as easily as you gave it:
- Click the cookie icon (🍪) in the bottom right corner of the website
- Change settings according to your preferences
- Save changes
Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing before its withdrawal.
4.3 Managing cookies in your browser
Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can change their settings to block cookies or receive a notification before they are stored. Instructions can be found in guides for:
Please note that blocking all cookies may limit website functionality.
5. Data transfers outside the EU
Some services we use (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel), where enabled, transfer data to the United States. These transfers are based on:
- Adequacy decision of the European Commission for the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (valid since July 2023)
- Standard contractual clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
Providers are bound to maintain a level of data protection equivalent to GDPR.
6. Your rights as a data subject
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Right of access – obtain a copy of the data we process about you
- Right to rectification – request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) – request deletion of your data
- Right to restriction of processing – temporary suspension of processing
- Right to data portability – receive data in a structured format
- Right to object – to processing based on legitimate interest
- Right to withdraw consent – at any time without affecting lawfulness of prior processing
You may exercise your rights by sending an email to [email protected] or in writing to the company’s registered address.
7. Supervisory authority
If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates GDPR, you have the right to file a complaint with:
Office for Personal Data Protection of the Slovak Republic
Hraničná 12
820 07 Bratislava 27
Slovak Republic
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://dataprotection.gov.sk
8. Changes to the Cookie Policy
We may periodically update this Cookie Policy in case of changes in technologies, legal regulations, or our practices. The current version is always available on this page. Last updated: September 16, 2026.
9. Contact
If you have questions regarding the use of cookies or personal data protection, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +421 948 280 393
Address: Showtacle s.r.o., Ľubietovská 8, 851 01 Bratislava, Slovak Republic
This document is prepared in compliance with:
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (GDPR)
- Act No. 18/2018 Coll. on Personal Data Protection
- Act No. 452/2021 Coll. on Electronic Communications (§ 55 – cookies)