WarningLast updated: 4 May 2026
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Warning LTD (“Warning LTD”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit warning-machines.com (the “Site”). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences (such as login state, language, or form data) over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter them every time you visit.
Similar technologies include web beacons (pixel tags), local storage, and session storage. This policy covers all such technologies collectively referred to as “cookies”.
2. Legal basis — GDPR & ePrivacy
As a company based in Bulgaria (EU), we are subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the EU ePrivacy Directive (implemented in Bulgarian law). Under these rules:
- Strictly necessary cookies may be set without prior consent, as they are essential to deliver the service you requested.
- All other cookies require your freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent before they are placed.
You may withdraw or change your consent at any time via the .
3. Categories of cookies we use
3.1 Functional cookies Always active
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Site to function. Without them, services you have asked for — such as filling in a quote form or accessing the shop — cannot be provided. You cannot opt out of these cookies through our preference centre.
| Cookie / Key | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
cookie_consent | Warning Machines | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
auth:user (localStorage) | Warning Machines | Maintains your authenticated session | Session / until sign-out |
__stripe_mid | Stripe | Fraud prevention during payment processing | 1 year |
__stripe_sid | Stripe | Maintains payment session state | 30 minutes |
| PayPal session cookies | PayPal | Secure payment flow and fraud prevention | Session |
| Google Sign-In tokens | Google LLC | OAuth2 authentication flow | Session |
3.2 Analytics cookies Optional
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Site's performance and content. No data collected by these cookies is used to identify you personally.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics (Google LLC) | Distinguishes users for aggregate traffic reporting | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores session state for GA4 | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users within a 24-hour window | 24 hours |
Google Analytics data is processed under a Data Processing Agreement with Google LLC. Data may be transferred to the United States under Standard Contractual Clauses.
3.3 Advertising cookies Optional
Advertising cookies are used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on our Site and other platforms. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. Refusing these cookies will not stop advertising — ads will simply be less targeted.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_gcl_au, IDE | Google Ads (Google LLC) | Ad conversion tracking and remarketing | 90 days – 1 year |
_fbp, fr | Meta Platforms (Facebook / Instagram) | Ad delivery, frequency capping, and conversion measurement | 90 days |
li_fat_id, UserMatchHistory | LinkedIn (Microsoft) | LinkedIn Insight Tag — conversion tracking and retargeting | 30 days – 1 year |
Third-party advertising cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective providers. These transfers may involve countries outside the EEA protected by Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.
4. How to manage cookies
You have several options to control cookies:
- Our preference centre: Click to reopen the cookie preference centre and adjust your choices at any time.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Consult your browser's help pages for guidance: Chrome · Firefox · Safari · Edge
- Opt-out tools: You can opt out of Google Analytics via Google's opt-out browser add-on and manage Google ad personalisation via Google Ad Settings.
Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. Functional cookies cannot be disabled through our preference centre.
5. Your rights under GDPR
As a data subject in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:
- Access personal data we hold about you
- Rectify inaccurate personal data
- Erase your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing of your personal data
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing
- Lodge a complaint with the Commission for Personal Data Protection (Bulgaria) at www.cpdp.bg
6. Children
Our Site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our data practices. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
8. Contact us
For questions, complaints, or to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Controller:
Warning LTDul. "20-ti April" 13, 1606 Sofia, Bulgaria
Email: m_emadian@warning-machines.com